AUDITION NOTICE

 

IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE

CONWAY TWITTY

THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND

3 CITY AUDITION TOUR – LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS, NASHVILLE

March 28 – April 10, 2008

 
NON-UNION MUSICAL

Production dates TBD, National Tours, and Regional productions. Also casting understudies and stand bys. Understudies and Standby's will have other production responsibilities.

 
CASTING:

1.    Conway Twitty – Country Music Legend. The show depicts Conway from his years as a rock and roll idol (late 1950's) to the Country Music years.

2.    Joni Twitty – Daughter of Conway Twitty. Age portrayed is in the 25-35 year range. Strong acting and singing ability required.

3.    Kathy Twitty - Daughter of Conway Twitty. Age portrayed is in the 25-35 year range. Strong acting. performance and singing ability required.

4.    Michael Twitty – Son of Conway Twitty. Teen Idol material. Strong singing and performance ability required. Must play a musical instrument (preferably bass or guitar – strong musical skills)

5.    Loretta Lynn – Country Music Legend  – Must also play an instrument and be able to be a band member for the show - strong musical skills.

           Will also perform the role of;

6.    Mickey Twitty – Wife of Conway Twitty and Mother of Joni and Kathy Twitty.

 

Audition Requirements:

All auditioning may sing one song of their choice plus:

Those auditioning for the role of Conway Twitty - please prepare 3 Conway Twitty songs (accompanist provided / CD Playback optional) One song, from Conway Twitty’s rock and roll catalog. Two Conway Twitty songs, from his Country Music catalog. (one ballad and one up tempo). It is advisable to be prepared to sing one of the Conway – Loretta duets if invited to callbacks. (Hey good looking or Louisiana Woman – Mississippi Man)

Loretta Lynn / Mickey Twitty – Please prepare 2 songs one up-tempo and one ballad. ). It is advisable to be prepared to sing one of the Conway – Loretta duets if invited to callbacks.

 
Sides for the roles of Joni Twitty, Kathy Twitty and Mickey Twitty are posted on

www.randyjohnson1.com Those auditioning for these roles should prepare in advance accordingly. This is the only material that will be accepted in the acting portion of the audition for these roles.

All auditioning please bring an 8x10 photo and resume with current contact information. All should be prepared for a dance movement audition in addition to a vocal audition. Please wear appropriate attire at all times.

 
NOTICE - THERE WILL BE TELEVISION CAMERAS AND MEDIA PRESENT.

All auditions (including waiting areas, arrivals, departures, pre and post audition) will be video taped and/or filmed. Those auditioning may also be interviewed pre and post audition for media and broadcast purposes. Please be prepared to sign a release granting Conway Twitty United, its affiliates, partners and assigns use of video taped / filmed material at its sole discretion at no charge, fee or other compensation in perpetuity.

 
OPEN CALL - AUDITION LOCATIONS – DATES AND TIMES

Sign up starts 1 hour prior to start of auditions in each city.

 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

 
SCREENLAND STUDIOS

10501 Burbank Blvd.

North Hollywood, CA 91601

 
MARCH 28 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – AGENCY SUBMISSIONS

MARCH 29 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm – OPEN AUDITIONS – ALL ROLES

MARCH 29  - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – CALL BACKS

 

BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO

3425 Backstage Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89121

 
APRIL 4 – 10:00 AM to 4:00pm – OPEN AUDITIONS – MALE ROLES

APRIL 5 -  10:00 AM to 1:00pm –MALE AND FEMALE ROLES

APRIL 5 -  2:00 PM to 5:00 pm – CALL BACKS – ALL ROLES

 

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: 

SIR – NASHVILLE

1101 CHERRY AVENUE

NASHVILLE, TN. 37203

 
APRIL 8 - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – OPEN AUDITIONS MEN

APRIL 9 - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – OPEN AUDITIONS WOMEN and MEN

APRIL 10 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – CALL BACKS

 

Also accepting resumes for: Assistant to the Director / Producer, Production Stage Managers, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, Wardrobe and Wardrobe maintenance, Merchandise Managers and sales, Lighting and Sound Operators. Please send your resume and head shot via e mail to: conwaytwittymusicalteam@gmail.com

 
Those auditioning for roles in the musical may submit their resume and headshot in advance of the audition – please notate which city you will be auditioning in. Please bring a hard copy duplicate (same picture) of your headshot and resume to the audition as well. Mp3’s are also accepted with resumes. Please send via e mail only to: conwaytwittymusicaltalent@gmail.com

 
Agency – Management submissions are accepted to address below or by e mail to

symonmartinjohnson@gmail.com - please notate in subject line “agent / manager submission” and city located in. You will be notified no later than 48 hours prior to audition of appointment time by phone or e mail. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

 
Symon Martin/ IOMB Casting Director

Buddy Lee Attractions Inc.

38 Music Square East Suite 300

Nashville, Tn. 37203

 
Please no walk ins or phone calls regarding auditions.