HAIR
The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Audition Dates:
Sunday, August 24th: 12-3pm
Monday, August 25th: 7-9pm
Callbacks- Wednesday August 27th: 7pm (*Must be available for callbacks.)
Directors/Choreographers: Nicola DePierro-Nellen & Gabrielle Mangano
Asst. Director: Ricky La Luz-Rivera
Musical Director: Jeffrey Arzberger
Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
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Synopsis: The American tribal love rock musical HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” “Hair,” “I Got Life” and “Let The Sunshine In.” Exploring ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world.
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Where: The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T-4 at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area in Breezy Point.
Performances Dates:
Nov 21, 22, 28, 29, Dec 4, 5, 6 @ 8PM
Nov 23, 29, 30, Dec 7 @ 2PM
*Must be available for all performances.
*This is an open, live audition. All roles are available. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Interested parties must appear on one of the two dates in order to be considered for a role.
*Please bring a headshot and resume, if available.
*Sides will be provided at the audition.
*All characters are required for the dance audition. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes.
*Please note, this production will NOT feature full frontal nudity.
For further info and travel directions check our website: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
Character Breakdowns
We are seeking to cast 9 principles and 15 ensemble members. Please prepare the following:
Berger: “Donna” (Bb entire song)/“Going Down” (C maj entire song) - Range: Tenor (A2-B4)
Claude: “Manchester, England (A maj entire song)/ “Flesh Failures” (Bm Claude’s part)/ “Where Do I Go? (D maj entire song)/ “I Got life” (F maj entire song) - Range: Tenor (A2-F4)
Woof: “Sodomy”(G maj)/ “I Got Life” (F maj entire song) - Range: Tenor/High Baritone (D3-G4)
Hud: “Colored Spade” (G maj entire song)/ “Walking in Space” (C maj - just the beginning) - Range: Baritone (B2-F4)
Sheila: “Easy to be Hard” (F# maj entire song)/ “I Believe in Love” (Ab entire song with chant)/ “Flesh Failures” (Bm “We starve, look...” - Range: Mezzo Sop/Alto (G3-C5)
Dionne: “Aquarius” (Bbm entire song)/ Flesh Failures (Bm “We starve look...” - Range: Mezzo sop/Sop(F4-F5)
Jeanie: “Air” (G maj entire song) - Range: Alto (G3-F4)
Crissy: “”Frank Mills” (A maj entire song) - Range: Mezzo sop (A3-C5)
Margaret Meade/Dad: “My Conviction” (C maj entire song) - Range: Tenor/High Baritone (D3- G4)
*NOTE: DRAG PERFORMERS ARE ENCOURAGED FOR THIS ROLE.
Abe Lincoln/Saycon: “Four Score” (Bb entire song) - Range: Mezzo sop (A3-C5)
Buddha/Mom: “Give Up All Desires” (Em entire song) - Range: Mezzo sop (A3-C5)
TRIBE: GUYS: “HAIR (Cm)// GIRLS: “Black Boys” (B maj), “White Boys” (E maj), “Good Morning Starshine (F maj) - ANY 1 song
*All applicants MUST BE at least 18+ years or older
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*All cast members must be available for every performance.
Please do not attempt to contact the director or any member of the production staff regarding the audition process.
This is an unpaid gig. No monetary compensation or stipends are available.
All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T 4 at Fort Tilden.