<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><i class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MEMPHIS AUDITIONS:NON-UNION PAID ROLE</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">SUNDAY, JUNE 25</a></span><span class=""><span class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">TH</a> </span><font class="">& <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">MONDAY, JUNE 26TH</a></font></span><span class=""> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Producing Artistic Director: Joshua Erichsen<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Director: Jon Tisevich</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Choreographer: Michael Lawrence Akers</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Music Director Steve Parsons<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><div class="" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><i class=""><span class="">MEMPHIS</span></i></b><i class=""><span class="">: </span></i><i class=""><span class="">Winner of four Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Orchestrations. Based on actual events,</span></i><i class=""><span class=""> <b class="">MEMPHIS</b> </span></i><i class=""><span class="">takes place in the underground clubs, radio stations, and recording studios of the segregated 50’s, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in love with rock and roll and an electrifying African American singer Felicia Farrell.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><em class=""><b class=""><span class="" style="font-style: normal;">MEMPHIS</span></b></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i class=""><span class=""> </span></i></span><i class=""><span class="">paints a gritty and honest picture of the racial tension and cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music that changed forever. Filled with high-octane dancing, songs that perfectly capture the era, and an absorbing and emotional tale of fame and forbidden love. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></i></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rehearsals begin <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="5" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Sunday, July 2nd</a> and will be held Sundays – Thursdays <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://6" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">6:30-10:30pm</a> <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The production is scheduled to open <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">August 11th</a> and will run <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">through Sept 3</a><sup class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">rd</a></sup>; with performances on Fridays & Saturdays <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://9" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="9" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">@ 8:00PM</a> and Sundays <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://10" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="10" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">@ 2:00PM</a>.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">DIVERSE AND NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="">Please see the character breakdown below for a full list of the roles available. </span><b class=""><span class="">(1) PAID</span></b><span class="">role available. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please prepare <b class="">32 bars</b> of a musical theatre song that best shows off your vocal ability. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, please bring a current photo or headshot and resume if available. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="">Auditions are by appointment only. Time slots available are as follows: </span><span class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="11" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Sunday, June 25</a><sup class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="11" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">th</a></sup><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="11" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);"> – 4p</a>, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://12" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="12" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">4:30p</a>, 5p, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://13" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="13" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">5:30p</a>, 6p<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://14" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="14" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Monday, June 26</a><sup class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://14" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="14" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">th</a></sup><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://14" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="14" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);"> – 6:30p</a>, 7p, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://15" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="15" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">7:30p</a>, 8p, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://16" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="16" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">8:30p</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="">Dance callbacks will be held <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://17" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="17" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">on Tuesday, June 27th</a> and principal callbacks will be <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://18" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="18" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Wednesday, June 28</a></span><sup class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://18" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="18" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">th</a></sup><span class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://18" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="18" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">.</a></span><span class=""> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">**Please make an appointment for an audition time by filling out an audition form at <a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition" class=""><b class=""><span class="" style="text-decoration: none;">www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition</span></b></a><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Leave your name, age, phone number, and preferred half-hour time slot.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class=""> </span><span class="">If you have any questions, please contact: <a href="mailto:jontisevich@yahoo.com" class="">jontisevich@yahoo.com</a>.</span><span class=""> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Players Guild Theatre is located in the Cultural <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://21" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="misc" x-apple-data-detectors-result="21" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Center for the Arts</a>,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://22" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="22" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">1001 Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><u class=""><span class="">Character Breakdown/Roles Available</span></u></b><b class=""><span class="">: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Delray Jones (PAID ROLE)*</span></b><span class="">: African American male, 30s-50s; </span><span class="">Felicia’s older brother who owns the club on Beale Street where she sings; powerful, cautious, protective, and aware of the dangerous realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world beyond; vocal range: baritenor with a great pop/rock/R&B voice, Bb2-Bb4. <b class="">*$400 stipend for the rehearsal period and all performances (12). </b></span><b class=""><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Gladys “Mama” Calhoun</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian female, 40s-60s; </span><span class="">excellent actor with comic skills; Huey’s stern, traditional blue-collar, southern mother who has worked her entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom she loves, but about whom she constantly worries; vocal range: strong singer with alto-belt mix, B3-A5.</span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Gator</span></b><span class="">: African American male, mid 20s-40s; </span><span class="">works as a bartender at Delray’s, hasn’t spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed; as the story progresses, he finds his voice again, must be an excellent actor and singer and move well, comic timing a plus; vocal range: great R&B; baritenor, F#3-A4.</span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Bobby</span></b><span class="">: African American male, mid 20s-40s; </span><span class="">the janitor at Mr. Simmons’s radio station, full of personality and heart, role requires an actor who must dance well, as the character has a dance break in his show-stopping number “Big Love,” comic skills a plus; vocal range: great gospel voice, G3-C5.</span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Mr. Simmons</span></b><span class="">, Caucasian male, 30s-60s; </span><span class="">the conservative owner of the radio station where Huey gets his start; a strong, southern, commanding businessman who becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the audience Huey reaches and the money he can command; great actor who is comfortable singing.</span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Supporting & Ensemble Roles (Actors will play multiple roles): <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Mr. Collins</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Male, 30s-50s; ‘Whites Only’ Department Store owner. Strong actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Gordon Grant</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Male, 30s-50s; Record label executive. Strong actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Wailin’ Joe</span></b><span class="">: African American male, 20s-40s; </span><span class="">Wild rhythm & blues singer, sings "Scratch My Itch" and is featured in both Act One and Act Two; must also dance very well. </span><span class="">Plays multiple role.</span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Reverend Calvin Hobson</span></b><span class="">: African American Male, late 20s-40s; good natured Reverend of First Baptist Church. Strong singer and actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Buck Wiley</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Male 20s-40s; exceedingly white ‘good ole’ boy’ DJ at WHDZ. Strong comedic actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Martin Holton</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Male, 20s-40s; New York City television executive. Strong Actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class=""><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://28" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="misc" x-apple-data-detectors-result="28" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Perry Como</a>:</span></b><span class=""> Caucasian Male, 20s-30s; sings Summer Heart solo as ‘<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://29" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="misc" x-apple-data-detectors-result="29" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Perry Como</a>’. Strong singer. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Frank Dryer</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Male, 20s-30s; Owner of Dryer’s Grocery Store. Strong actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class=""><span class="" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="paragraphstyle6" style="line-height: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Back Up Singers, Saturday Night Trio, African American DJ, Beale Street Ensemble</span></b><span class="">: African American Males & Females 16-40s; <span class="">E</span></span><span class="">xcellent singers & dancers with great R&B/rock voices. For females, Double Dutch jump rope skills a plus. Partnering, tumbling & comic skills a plus for all. </span><span class=""><br class=""><br class=""></span><span class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b class=""><span class="">Caucasian DJ, Father, Mother, Teenager, Station Managers, Main Street Ensemble</span></b><span class="">: Caucasian Males & Females 16-40s; </span><span class="">Excellent singers & dancers with great pop/rock voices. For females, Double Dutch jump rope skills a plus. </span><span class="">Partnering, tumbling & comic skills a plus for all. </span></span></p><br>jT</div></body></html>