'Million Dollar Quartet'
Paid
Union
Musical
Seeking talent from New York City, NY; Millburn, NJ
Paper Mill Playhouse
Mark S. Hoebee, producing artistic dir.; Casey Hushion, assoc. artistic dir.; Christopher Slavik, assoc. prod.; Hunter Foster, dir.; TBD, music dir.; The TRC Company/Merri Sugarman (CSA), casting; Merri Sugarman (CSA), casting dir.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Casting Equity actors for roles in “Million Dollar Quartet.” Note: All Roles Will Be Understudied.
Roles in this project
ACTORS & PERFORMERS
Carl Perkins
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Mid 20s; Male presenting character; singer/lead guitar player; Dangerous and with a bit of a chip on his shoulder; He was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” In the production, Carl Perkins sings: “Matchbox,” “Who Do You Love?,” “My Babe,” and “See You Later, Alligator.” Tenor; Open to all ethnicities.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Resume
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Lead. All Genders. 18+
20s; Male presenting character; He was rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. A “wild child” full of energy and full of himself. A showman who desperately wants to be a star. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings: “Real Wild Child,” “Great Balls Of Fire,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” Tenor; Open to all ethnicities.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Resume
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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Elvis Presley
Lead. All Genders. 18+
20s; Male presenting character; singer/strong guitar player. Elvis at the beginning of his career. Should be familiar with his music and should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator.” A dynamic star but still filled with the insecurities of being a young man thrust into the spotlight. He’s a bit lost, and he returns to Sun Studios to seek guidance from Sam Phillips - who has become a father figure to him. In the production, Elvis sings: “Memories Are Made Of This,” “That’s All Right,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Peace In The Valley,” “Party,” and “Hound Dog.” Bari-Tenor; Open to all ethnicities.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Resume
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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Johnny Cash
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Sam Phillips
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Dyanne
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Brother Jay
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Fluke
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Male Presenting Off-Stage Understudies 1 & 2
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Female Presenting Off-Stage Understudy
Lead. All Genders. 18+
Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Feb. 22, 2027; runs March 17-April 25 at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. Note: Paper Mill Playhouse is located in Millburn, NJ, which is approximately 22 miles from Times Square. Transportation for actors will be provided by van to and from Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation & Contract
Carl Perkins: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Jerry Lee Lewis: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Elvis Presley: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Johnny Cash: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Sam Phillips: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Dyanne: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Brother Jay: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Fluke: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Male Presenting Off-Stage Understudies 1 & 2: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Female Presenting Off-Stage Understudy: Lead
Rate: $1,214 / week (no duration provided)
Additional: Pays $1214/wk. Equity COST (Tier 4) Contract.
Key Details
Auditions:
Pearl Studios (500), 500 8th Ave, New York City, NY, 10018-6504
Equity Principal Audition
Nov 23, 2026: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Seeking talent from New York City, NY; Millburn, NJ
Special Instructions:
Holding room - Studio 1204
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Prepare a brief song in the style of the show, reflecting the sounds of 1950s rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, country, or rhythm and blues. Also, bring a hard copy headshot and resume.
Synopsis: “Million Dollar Quartet” brings to life the electrifying true story of the night of Dec. 5, 1956, when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins came together at Sun Records in Memphis. Production features songs by: Carl L. Perkins, John Greenan, John O'Keefe, Dave Owens, Ellas McDaniel, Johnny Davenport, Eddie Cooley, Richard Dehr, Terry Gilkyson, Arthur Crudup, Chuck Berry, Merle Travis, Willie Dixon, Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Thomas A. Dorsey, John R. Cash, Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King, Jessie Mae Robinson, Otis Blackwell, Jack Hammer, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Stan Jones, Robert Guidry, Curly Williams and Frank Miller. Additional Arrangements by: Levi Kreis. Paper Mill Playhouse is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in all areas, including casting. We acknowledge histories of systemic exclusionary practices and will continue to dismantle barriers to theatre making. Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes diversity and inclusion across the spectrum of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and artists with disabilities. The audition process is open to all actors and stage managers.
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
