Some Like It Hot
Company
The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron, prods.; Casey Nicholaw, dir.-choreo.; Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, book; Marc Shaiman, music; Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, lyrics; Mary-Mitchell Campbell, music supervisor; Darryl Archibald, music dir.; 101 Productions, Ltd, general mgr.; The Telsey Office and Bethany Knox, casting dirs.
Production Description
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for principal roles in "Some Like It Hot."
Rehearsals begin September at Nobody’s Perfect Limited Liability Company in NYC.
Compensation & Contract Details
Estimated Payment: $2,323.00 Flat Rate (Estimated duration: Not Provided)
Key Details Seeking talent from:
New York, NY Additional Instructions:
For consideration, submit a video audition (via downloadable Google drive or DropBox link. We are not able to download files, i.e. WeTransfer, Hightail, Youtube), photo, and resume to somelikeithotbroadway22@gmail.com with the subject line: SOME LIKE IT HOT - ECC Singer - FULL NAME or SOME LIKE IT HOT - ECC Dancer - FULL NAME. Video audition instructions: Prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song that shows your style and vocal range. If you are not able to sing a song of your choosing, please feel free to prepare the provided song. Sheet music and accompaniment MP3 are available at: (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/r7lgppg3crjcm30qel4k8/h?dl=0&rlkey=ldclhxnd8a6v3ovqmwzxe2zz2).You may also choose to sing your song of choice a cappella. If you are using an iPhone to video record, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, slate your name and height. Title your video: FULL NAME – SOME LIKE IT HOT. Submissions deadline is May 17. “Some Like It Hot” encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit. Actively seeking diversity of every kind and in every role; trans, gender non-conforming, and actors with disabilities of every ethnicity are encouraged to attend.
Additional Materials
JOE/JOSEPHINE – (mid 20s, early 30s, any ethnicity) charming narcissist who never sticks his neck
out for anyone; dancer and musician who witnesses a mob hit and goes on the lam. Must tap dance.
Vocal range (bottom-top): C#3 – G4.
JERRY/DAPHNE – (mid 20s, early 30s, any ethnicity) the brains of the duo, Jerry’s ambitions are
stymied by Joe’s domineering personality; dancer and musician who witnesses a mob hit and goes on
the lam. Must tap dance. Vocal range (bottom-top): C#3 – Db5.
SUGAR – (early/mid 20s, any ethnicity) nightclub singer who dreams of becoming a Hollywood movie
star; pretends to be jaded about the world but is secretly the most vulnerable person in the group.
Vocal range (bottom-top): E3 – D5.
SWEET SUE McGINTY – (40s/50s, any ethnicity) bandleader, a human bullhorn, a woman with
incredible drive and ambition. Vocal range (bottom-top): E3 – C#5.
OSGOOD FIELDING, III – (40s/50s, any ethnicity) a playboy socialite millionaire who is always the life
of the party but really just wants to find his soulmate. Vocal range (bottom – top): G#2 – B4.
MULLIGAN - (50s, 60s, any ethnicity) - Federal agent and a street-smart native Chicagoan; an easy,
wisecracking disposition conceals his tough, dogged pursuit of justice.
SPATS COLUMBO – (50s, 60s, any ethnicity) Mafia boss and club owner; a dangerous, powerful,
sometimes violent man; he rules by quiet intimidation.
