Million Dollar Quartet, Equity Pittsburgh, PA EPA
About the project
Tim Seib, dir.; Francesca Tortorello, music dir.; Gemma Mitchell, dir. of production operations; Colleen Doyno, prod.
Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Apr. 1; runs Apr. 18-May 12 at Pittsburgh Musical Theater's GARGARO Theater in Pittsburgh, PA.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Jan 19, 2024: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM ESTby appointment; break 5-6 p.m.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Prepare a short cut of a song in the style of the show. (Musical Theater, Pop or Rock and Roll songs are acceptable.) An accompanist will be provided. If you play an instrument, be prepared to sing and play at the same time. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. To set up an audition appointment or submit virtually go to: https://forms.gle/9F1ZAJtMoBcPiGAh6 . You may also set up an audition appointment by emailing: GEMMA@pittsburghmusicals.com. More info at www.pittsburghmusicals.com. 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. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCES/WEEK: 7
Additional Performance Increment: 3/14 of weekly contractual salary.
MAXIMUM WORKWEEK HOURS: 36
MAXIMUM DAILY HOURS (during rehearsal): 7 out of 8.5
NUMBER OF LONG REHEARSAL DAYS (10 hours out of 12): 2
OVERTIME RATE: 1.5 times the contractual pro-rata per half-hour.
CARL
PERKINS- (MALE, TENOR, PLAYS GUITAR) Carl Perkins is working with Sam
on a new record at Sun, hoping to recapture some of his fame as a
founding father of rock and roll. He resents younger, up and coming
musicians, including Jerry Lee Lewis. His song “Blue Suede Shoes,” that
he wrote and recorded, was a bigger hit for Elvis than it was for him.
Carl is worried that he won’t be remembered in history as one of rock
and roll’s greatest musicians. He struggles between remaining relevant
in the record business and staying true to his guitar-centered rock and
roll sound. However, he enjoys a camaraderie with his fellow Sun artists
and revels in making music with them throughout the evening.
JERRY
LEE LEWIS- (MALE, TENOR, PLAYS PIANO) Jerry Lee Lewis is Sun Records’
newest discovery, having impressed Sam with his piano skills and
showmanship. A proud and egocentric musician, Jerry Lee knows he is rock
and roll’s next greatest star, and is ready to claim his place in music
history. It is important to him that his fellow musicians (and others,
including women) recognize his greatness. He resents older musicians for
holding back rock and roll and constantly inserts himself into other
musicians’ songs with his out of control piano styles. Jerry Lee Lewis
is known for his outstanding piano performance styles, including playing
upside down and backwards without looking at the keyboard.
JOHNNY
CASH- (MALE, BARITONE/BASS, PLAYS GUITAR) Johnny Cash is visiting Sun
Records to tell Sam that he won’t be renewing his contract with Sun. He
wants to sign with a company who will let him sing more religious music,
which is more satisfying and meaningful to him. Johnny clearly has a
dark past, matched by his dark appearance. While he is friendly with the
other musicians, he is the quietest of the rock and roll stars, and the
most introspective.
ELVIS PRESLEY- (MALE, TENOR/BARITONE, PLAYS
GUITAR) Elvis arrives at Sun with his girlfriend Dyanne. Sam has already
sold Elvis’ record contract to another company, recognizing his fame
and leadership of the music genre. Elvis is already recognized as an
international star, but his regularly humble demeanor has been even more
illuminated by a recent flop of a show in Vegas. Elvis is known for his
unique vocal styles and dance moves, and displays both defining
characteristic throughout the show in addition to accompanying himself
(and others) on guitar.
SAM PHILLIPS- (MALE) Sam Phillips is the
ambitious owner of Sun Records, the label famous for launching the
careers of a number of early rock and roll stars in Memphis, Tennessee.
Having a talent for identifying great young talent, Sam has signed
superstars Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis
to his record label. He hosts the four men in an impromptu jam session
one night, and records the musical proceedings of the evening. Sam
serves as the show’s all-knowing narrator, sharing the prosperous future
of his superstars with the audience and walking them through that
historic day as each musician navigates his career in the blossoming era
of rock and roll.
FLUKE- (MALE, PLAYS DRUMS, SILENT ROLE) Fluke
is Carl Perkins’ drummer who has accompanied him to Sun Records to
record Carl’s new album. He is loyal to Carl but also not interested (or
willing) to get caught up in the politics of the record business. He
remains silent in conversation, but performs as part of the ensemble
numbers, and plays drums on all the musicians’ songs.
DYANNE-
(FEMALE, MEZZO-SOPRANO) Dyanne, Elvis’ girlfriend, accompanies him on
his visit to Sun Records. She is quiet, but friendly with all the
musicians. Jerry Lee immediately takes a liking to her, in part to spite
Elvis. At Elvis’ encouragement, Dyanne sings a Peggy Lee number for the
group. Her sex appeal matches Elvis’, and it is apparent to the others
there that they make a good couple. She sings in the group ensemble
numbers, and often plays tambourine or other small percussion
instruments live on stage.
