Just in Time: Bobby Darin'
About the project
Tom Kirdahy, Robert Ahrens and John Frost, prods.; Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver, book; Alex Timbers, dir.; Shannon Lewis, choreo.; Andrew Resnick, music supervisor; Live Wire Theatrical, general mgr.; Jim Carnahan and Jason Thinger, CSAs-casting dir.
Seeking submissions from Equity actors for roles in "Just in Time: Bobby Darin"(Broadway). All stage managerial positions are currently filled.
Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Feb. 10, 2025; runs March 25-April 23, 2025 in NYC.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
For consideration, prepare material from the show which can be found in this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/bvv888r468ld9os73g96n/AALdAy2wVnqHj6DnoSFxRSk?rlkey=x1doqvz6hjk5iug9aobk8dioe&st=x4qvks0e&dl=0 The Equity video submission Submission deadline is Oct. 22, 2024.
An
Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this audition. The employer will accept 126 video submissions from
Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots.
Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation
e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members'
submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who
viewed their audition.
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. A
Additional Materials
TBA – BOBBY DARIN – CAST (Male, 20s-30s, White) Singer-songwriter and actor who rose to fame
in the 1950s/1960s. Struggled in his personal relationships but thrived onstage. He wanted nothing
more than to entertain.
TBA - CHARLIE MAFFIA/AS CAST – CAST (Male, 40s-50s) Bobby’s brother-in-law. Big, handsome
in spite of, or because of, his coarseness. Blue-collar. Plumber. Maffia really was his real last name.
NOTE: This track will double a variety of characters throughout the show.
TBA - DON KIRSHNER/AS CAST – CAST (Male, 40s-50s) Bobby’s first writing partner. Hungry
Bronx boy. More hustle then talent. Music Manager and Producer. This track will double a variety of
characters throughout the show.
TBA
- AHMET ERTEGUN/AS CAST – CAST (Male, 40s-50s) President of Atlantic
Records. Wellbred, intellectual, natural confidence. This track will
double a variety of characters throughout the
show.
TBA - POLLY/AS CAST – CAST (Female, 50s-60s, White) Bobby’s mother. Vaudeville dame, a lot of
spark and mileage. Worships at the altar of the Copa.
TBA - NINA/AS CAST – CAST (Female, 40s, White) Bobby’s older sister. A combination of proud and
bitter.
SANDRA
DEE/AS CAST – (Female, 20s-Early 30s, White, 5’7 and under) Married to
Bobby. AllAmerican Sweetheart. Attractive, charming, innocent, blonde,
bubble gum, but can eventually take us
to a darker place. Specifically seeking performers 5’7 and under.
CONNIE FRANCIS/AS CAST – (Female, 20s-Early 30s, White, 5’7 and under) An actress and singer.
Bobby started by writing her music, but they become romantically involved. Very direct. A bit of grit
and sass. New Jersey Girl. Brunette. Specifically seeking performers 5’7 and under.
BOBBY DARIN/DON KIRSHNER Cover – (Male, 30s) BOBBY DARIN is a Singer-songwriter and
actor who rose to fame in the 1950s/1960s. Struggled in his personal relationships but thrived
onstage. He wanted nothing more than to entertain. DON KIRSHNER is Bobby’s first writing partner.
Hungry Bronx boy. More hustle then talent. Music Manager and Producer. NOTE: The DON track will
double a variety of characters throughout the show.
CHARLIE
MAFFIA/AHMET ERTEGUN Cover – (Male, 40s) CHARLIE MAFFIA is Bobby’s
brother-inlaw. Big, handsome in spite of, or because of, his coarseness.
Blue-collar. Plumber. Maffia really was
his real last name. Seeking an actor that very much leans into a goodfellas vibe. AHMET ERTEGUN is
President of Atlantic Records. Well-bred, intellectual, natural confidence. NOTE: These tracks will both
play a variety of characters throughout the show.
POLLY/NINA Cover – (Female, 40s-50s, White) POLLY is Bobby’s mother. Vaudeville dame, a lot of
spark and mileage. Worships at the altar of the Copa. NINA is Bobby’s older sister. A combination of
proud and bitter.
CONNIE FRANCIS/SANDRA DEE Cover – (Female, 20s-Early 30s, 5’7 and under) CONNIE
FRANCIS is an actress and singer. Bobby started by writing her music, but they become romantically
involved. Very direct. A bit of grit and sass. New Jersey Girl. Brunette. Specifically seeking performers
5’7 and under. SANDRA DEE is married to Bobby. All-American Sweetheart. Attractive, charming,
innocent, blonde, bubble gum, but can eventually take us to a darker place. 5’7 and under.
