Million Dollar Quartet
by Tex-Arts
Aug. 22 - Sep. 10 (2023)
Auditions for a role in Million Dollar Quartet with Tex-Arts on Aug 22 through Sep 10.VIDEO AUDITIONS - Million Dollar Quartet
TexARTS 23-24 Professional Mainstage Series
Book by COLIN ESCOTT and FLOYD MUTRUX
Original Concept and Direction by FLOYD MUTRUX
Inspired by ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS and CARL PERKINS
Creative Team
Director: Kasey R.T. Graham
Music Director: Lannie Hilboldt
Scenic Design: Donna Coughlin
Costume Design: Aaron Kubacak
Lighting Design: Faith Castaneda
Artistic Director: Jonathan Young
Characters:
Elvis – (to play 20-29) – Actor/singer/guitar player to play Elvis Presley in his 20s, humble and sincere. Should embody the spirit of Elvis but need not be an impersonator. Vocal range: A to C.
Carl Perkins – (to play 20-29) Actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar) to play Carl Perkins, a pioneer of rockabilly music. Excellent lead guitarist. Vocal range: D to C.
Johnny Cash – (to play 20-29) Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny Cash at the beginning of his musical career. Should sing in the style of Johnny Cash without doing an impression. Vocal range: low D to G#.
Jerry Lee Lewis – (to play 20-29) Actor/singer/pianist. Rock and roll piano prodigy. Superb piano player able to play in the style of Jerry Lee Lewis. Cocky and headstrong. Vocal range: D to D.
Dyanne - (to play 18-29) Great singer with a wide range. Aspiring singer and effervescent. Vocal range: A to D.
Sam Phillips – (to play 30-40) Strong actor. Founder of Sun Records and the man who discovered many of the top figures of rock and roll. Non-singing roll.
Video Auditions
Online submissions sent to employment@tex-arts.org. Please put “Million Dollar Quartet Audition” in the subject line. Auditioners should submit a self-taped monologue and song (minimum 32 bars) in the style of the show. Auditioners interested in the roles of Elvis, Carl, or Johnny, please include footage of a verse and a chorus of a song playing the guitar. Auditioners interested in the role of Jerry, please include footage of a verse and chorus of a song playing the piano. Video submissions to employment@tex-arts.org must be received by Sunday, September 10th.
Callback Location
TexARTS, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, STE 160, Lakeway, TX 78734
Callbacks Saturday, September 16, 2023: Invited callbacks (please have afternoon/early evening availability)
Preparation
Vocal sides will be sent via email for callbacks
Important Dates
Potential First Music Rehearsal: Saturday, December 30
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 2nd
Tech Rehearsals: Saturday - Sunday, January 13-14
Tech/Dress: Tuesday – Thursday, January 16-18
Opening Night: Friday, January 19
Closes: Sunday, February 11th
Possible extension through February 18th
Performances at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.
Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings from 6:30 – 10:30 pm and during the daytime on weekends at TexARTS in Lakeway. The show will perform at TexARTS.
Payment
Some SPT1 Equity Contracts Available ($255/week)
All nonunion roles are paid a weekly rate ($160-$225/week based on rehearsal hours and performances)
Additional stipends will be provided for actors who play instruments on stage.
