Pump up the Volume
Company
Christopher Maring, prod.; Dave Solomon, dir.; James Sampliner, music dir.; Jeremy Desmon, book and lyrics; Jeremy Desmon, music; RCI Theatricals, general mgmt.; Benton Whitley (CSA of Whitley Theatrical). casting dir.; Micah Johnson-Levy (of Whitley Theatrical), assoc. casting dir.
Casting Equity actors for roles in a stage reading of "Pump up the Volume."
Actors & Performers
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses Sept. 25-Oct. 4; runs Oct. 5-6 at Boulevard Carroll in NYC.
Compensation & Contract Details
Key Details
- Sep 6, 2023: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
- Lunch: 1-2 p.m. Audition room: Studio 408 Holding room: Studio 406.
New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
For
consideration, bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Prepare a
brief selection of a song of the talent's choice. The talent may prepare
a song in any style, rock and pop rock styles are preferred. EPA
Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be
provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Production
welcomes performers of all races, gender identities, disabilities, and
body types. In addition to performers identifying with the genders
listed in the character descriptions, production actively encourages
performers of all gender identities to submit for any roles as the
breakdown below reflects the current draft of this continually
developing new musical.
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 attend every audition.
Additional Materials
[Mark/”Hard
Harry”] An offer is out on this track. Middle C–High A (belt) [ROCK
TENOR], 18+ to play high school age, any ethnicity. The new kid in town.
By day, Mark is a shy outsider, too timid to speak his mind; at night,
he’s “Hard Harry,” the raucous Pirate Radio Shock Jock who’ll say or do
anything to provoke the powers-that-be. Harry has a glint in his eye;
impulsive, gleeful and edgily demonic.
[Nora] Low F–High E (belt)
[ROCK ALTO], 18+ to play high school age, any ethnicity. Fierce,
independent-minded, “downtown” girl whose mouth gets her in trouble, a
revolutionary enraptured by Harry’s reckless abandon.
[Mazz] Low C
to high G# or A (belt) [ROCK BARI-TENOR], 18+ to play high school age,
any ethnicity. Rough-and-tumble rebel who won’t take crap from anybody;
Harry’s first fan, Mazz is a lovable tough guy who runs a successful
underground business hocking Hard Harry merch.
[Paige] Low G–High
Eb (belt/mix). Upper-crust, hard-working valedictorian who some kids
might call a prude. In her sweater sets and pearls, Paige is initially
the lone holdout from the vile “cult” of Hard Harry — but, as the story
progresses, she opens her eyes to the complicated, messy world around
her, developing a new, stronger sense of self.
[Lieutenant
Hunter] CAST. Middle C–High Eb [ROCK BARITONE], any ethnicity,
Mid-to-Late 40s, Mark’s father; a short-tempered, no-nonsense cop.
Recently divorced and alone in a new town, he needs to learn to see his
son for who he is, not who he wants him to be.
[Principal
Cresswood] CAST. Low F –High D (belt) [Rock Alto], any ethnicity, Late
30s-Early 50s. Conservative and dictatorial high school principal. NOTE:
Though Ms. Cresswood is often quite humorless, the role is designed for
an actress with strong comedic skills.
[Malcolm] CAST. Low
Bb–High G# (belt/mix) [ROCK BARI-TENOR], 18+ to play high school age,
any ethnicity. A withdrawn, socially awkward loner; tender-hearted and
breakable. His tragic story galvanizes the teens to stand up and be
heard.
[Stacey] Low G–High D (belt/mix). Sassy and gossipy Hard Harry groupie; Tracie’s best friend.
[Tracie]
Low G–High D (belt/mix) (plus an operatic High C). Any ethnicity,
Stacey’s best friend; not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
[Ricky] Middle C–High G# (belt). Any ethnicity. A Hard Harry hanger-on. A dude’s dude.
[Male
Identifying Ensemble] Middle C–High G# (belt). Looking for a unique,
youthful and authentic individual to represent other high school
students inspired by Harry who need to have their voices heard. Any
type. Any ethnicity.
[Female Identifying Ensemble] Low G-High Eb
(belt/mix). Looking for a unique, youthful and authentic individual to
represent other high school students inspired by Harry who need to have
their voices heard. Any type. Any ethnicity.
