Chagrin Valley Little Theatre announces auditions for /Jersey Boys/ <https://cvlt.org/show-item/jersey-boys/> *Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice **Music by Bob Gaudio* *Lyrics by Bob Crewe* Performances at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH. Auditions at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH. Director: Sandy K. Peck Producer: Nancy Rogoff Choreographer: Jen Justice Musical Director: David W. Coxe The electrifying tale about the fateful rise of four blue-collar kids who become one of the best-selling pop groups in history: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Spanning the second half of the 20th century, Jersey Boys takes audiences on a nostalgic journey from humble beginnings in 1950s New Jersey all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This widely beloved musical is filled with chart-topping hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Stay,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Who Loves You,” “Working My Way Back to You,” “Rag Doll,” and so many more! *Audition Dates:* Monday, October 7 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm Sunday, October 13 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm Callbacks: Monday, October 14 - 7:30 pm by invitation only. Auditions will be individual 5-minute time slots. Register here <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-51316489-auditions> to audition: AUDITION SIGNUP HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-51316489-auditions> * Come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. * Bring sheet music in the proper key * An accompanist will play for all auditioners. * Bring a detailed list of your rehearsal conflicts beginning January 13, 2025. All cast members must be available for tech week (March 9-13) and ALL performances. * Please bring a headshot or current photo * Resumes will be accepted (not required) Please address any questions to *Sandy K. Peck* <mailto:sandykosovich@yahoo.com> * * *Rehearsals:* * January 13 – March 13, 2025 * Sunday through Thursday: 7- 9:30 * Tech Week: Sunday, March 9, 2025 – March 13 *Performances:* * March 14 – April 5, 2025 * Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM * Sundays, March 30 & April 6 at 2:00 PM CVLT is a community theatre – no acting roles are compensated. *All Roles**Ava**ilable…* * * *Frankie Valli: (Strong Tenor/Falsetto/Appears 20-35)* Lead singer of The Four Seasons, who serves as one of the 4 narrators of the show. Looking for a strong actor who must be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli in four-part harmonies. He is charismatic and charming, yet gritty. Vocal Range: C3 to G5 - Strong tenor to high A or Bb with strong falsetto to G5. * * *Tommy DeVito: (Strong Tenor/ Baritone/Appears 30-40)* Co-founder of The Four Seasons, who narrates the band's early struggles and mob connections. He is a natural-born leader with an appealing bad-boy quality. A funny, wise guy who must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Vocal Range: C3 to C5 * * *Nick Massi: (Strong Bass/Baritone/Appears 30-40)* A focused member of The Four Seasons, who is disillusioned by internal troubles within the band. He is a quiet dreamer who longs for life after the band. An understated guy with a dead-pan quality who must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Vocal Range: E2 to E4 *Bob Gaudio: (Strong Tenor/Baritone/Appears 20-35)* The songwriter for The Four Seasons, who highlights his pivotal role in the band's success with hit songs. He is an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Vocal Range: Bb2 to Db5 * * *Joe Pesci & Others: (Strong Tenor/Appears 20-35)* Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can be young, energetic, and funny characters. This role will play various roles. Vocal Range: C3 to E5 *Barry Belson & Others: (Strong Tenor/ Appears 20-49)* Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can riff in rhythm-and-blues style. This role will play various roles, including band friends and producers. Vocal Range: Bb2 to G5 - Strong tenor to high C with a strong falsetto to G5. * * *Bob Crewe: (Tenor/Baritone/Appears 30-40)* The genius producer pivotal to The Four Seasons' identity. Looking for a strong actor who can play intelligent and flamboyant. Vocal Range: Bb2 to Db5 * * *Norm Waxman, Nick DeVito & Others: **(Strong Tenor/Baritone/ Appears 20-35)* Owner of a private money lending agency, brother of Tommy, and various other roles. Looking for a strong actor and vocalist. Vocal Range: B2 to Bb4 * * *Gyp DeCarlo: (Strong Baritone/Appears 45-55)* A mob boss with whom Tommy and Frankie form a close relationship. Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can play a tough, Mafioso type. Vocal Range: C3 to G#4 * * *Mary Delgado & Others: **(Strong Mezzo-Soprano/ Appears 20-39)* Frankie Valli's wife. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer. She is a tough, “Seen it all”, Italian-Jersey girl who has a killer sense of humor. This actor also plays various roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group. Vocal Range: Bb3 to G5 *Lorraine & Others: (Appears 20-35)* Frankie’s girlfriend. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer. She is an educated, career girl who is not from Jersey. A young Diane Sawyer-type who also plays a variety of other roles, including a member of a 60’s style girl group. Vocal Range: Bb3 to F5 * * *Francine & Others: (Appears 20-37)* Frankie’s daughter. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer. She is a vulnerable Jersey girl who misbehaves due to a lack of attention from her dad. This actor also plays various roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group. Vocal Range: Bb3 to G5 *Ensemble:* 2 female presenting & 6 male presenting ensemble members to play various roles – French rapstars, detectives; church lady, Frankie Nolan, party girl, waitresses, club groupies, Stanley, Hank, Joe Long, publishers, bowling alley owner, judge, accountant, etc. Vocal Range: Various -- Drew Rothman /Digital Media Volunteer/ Chagrin Valley Little Theatre CVLT.org <https://www.CVLT.org> @ChagrinTheatre