AUDITIONS

Jersey Boys

Please read all information carefully:

Initial Auditions for Jersey Boys will be held only by video submission. Callbacks will be held in-person. Specific details regarding video submission are below. Videos must be received no later than 11:59pm on Monday, October 14, 2024 to be considered for callbacks.

Jersey Boys will be directed by David Morgan with music direction by Justin Bills and choreography by Ashley Carlson.

In-person callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024 and will be by invitation only.

Rehearsals will begin on or around January 13, 2025.

Jersey Boys runs in the Smith Grand Theater from March 28, 2025 – May 24, 2025.

Our AUDITION PAGE be updated when callback invitations and casting have been sent.

INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED:

We are looking for musicians to form the Jersey Boys band, which consists of 10 players. Many members of the band will also be required to sing at times in the production. The band will be double cast or possibly single cast with swings.

Reed 1: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax
Reed 2: Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax
Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Guitar 1: Electric, Electric Acoustic, (if possible) Eb-tuned Electric
Guitar 2: Electric, 12-string, Mandolin, Baritone Guitar, Electric Sitar
Bass (electric)
Drums
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Keyboard 3

Those wishing to apply to perform with the band should send inquiries, resumé, references, and any other details to the Jersey Boys Music Director, Justin Bills (justinbills82@gmail.com).

A NOTE ABOUT CASTING:
At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed.

We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Please film yourself performing ~30 seconds of a vocal selection that best exhibits your vocal ability, preferably in a pop/rock style. Please sing with accompaniment or backing tracks. Auditionees do not need to slate (introduce themselves or their piece) in their audition video.

In addition to your vocal selection, please also include a recording of the dance combination found below.

Dance Combination

Those wishing to be considered for Frankie Valli, in addition to the 30 seconds of a vocal selection and dance combination, must also record themselves singing the excerpt of "Walk Like a Man" in the style of Frankie Valli.

Frankie Valli AUDITION SIDE "Walk Like a Man"

YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links make it the simplest for everyone to access.

Please complete the AUDITION FORM no later than Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:59pm to be considered for callbacks. If you are unable to include your headshot & resume as part of your audition form, please email them to auditions@haletheater.org.

For any additional questions, please contact us at auditions@haletheater.org.

The audition form is available here.

Character Descriptions

All roles are available. We are looking for a diverse cast with a variety of body types.

FRANKIE VALLI (Male Presenting; ages 20-35)

Italian, lead singer in The Four Seasons. Charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be 5’9 or shorter. New Jersey dialect. Vocal range: Strong tenor to high Bb4 with strong falsetto to G5. C3 to G5. Very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Must be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli.

BOB GAUDIO (Male Presenting; ages 20-35)

Italian, backup singer for The Four Seasons. An intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. New Jersey dialect. Vocal range: Strong tenor/baritenor. Bb2 to Db2. Very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies.

TOMMY DeVITO (Male Presenting; ages 30-40)

Italian, head of The Four Seasons. Funny, a wise-guy. A natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. New Jersey dialect. Vocal Range: Strong tenor/baritenor voice. C3 to C5. Very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies.

NICK MASSI (Male Presenting; ages 30-40)

Italian, back-up singer in The Four Seasons. A quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. New Jersey dialect. Vocal Range: Strong bass/baritone voice. E2 to E4. Very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies.

BOB CREWE (Male Presenting; ages 30s-60)

Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone. Bb2 to Db5.

GYP DeCARLO (Male Presenting; ages 30s-50s)

Part of crime family. Tough, Mafioso type. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Strong Baritone. C3 to G#4.

JOEY PESCI (Male Presenting; ages 20s-early 30s)

Friend of Tommy DeVito and the group. Young, energetic and funny. Must be 5’9 or shorter. Will also play various roles. New Jersey dialect. Vocal Range: Strong tenor. C3 to E5

BARRY BELSON (Male Presenting; ages 20s-40s)

Black actor. WCFA Radio Host who introduces “Sherry” to the world. Strong tenor to high C with a strong falsetto to G5.

HANK MAJEWSKI / JOE LONG (Male Presenting; ages 20s-40s)

Part of The Four Seasons. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Strong tenor. Bb2 to G5

NORM WAXMAN (Male Presenting; ages 20s-50s)

Owns a private money lending agency. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Strong Tenor/Baritone. Bb2 to Bb4

MARY DELGADO (Female Presenting; ages 20s-40s)

Frankie’s wife; tough, “Seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Strong Mezzo-Soprano. Bb3 to G5.

LORRAINE (Female Presenting; ages mid 20s-30s)

Frankie’s girlfriend. An educated, career girl; not from Jersey. A young Diane Sawyer. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Bb3 to F5.

FRANCINE VALLI (Female Presenting; able to play late teens to early 20s)

Frankie’s daughter. Named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl—vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. New Jersey dialect. Will also play various roles. Vocal Range: Bb3 to G5.

An American in Paris (DANCER ONLY AUDITION)

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The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater is pleased to announce DANCER ONLY auditions for their upcoming production of An American in Paris.

With music by George and Ira Gershwin and a story based on the Oscar-winning 1951 film starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, this stage adaptation took Broadway by storm in 2015, earning multiple Tony Awards including best choreography.

DANCER ONLY AUDITIONS:
An American in Paris will hold two separate dance calls. Dancers are only required to submit for one call. If the December call is best for you please do not submit at this time.

This specific posting is for DANCERS ONLY. Videos must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Monday, October 28, 2024 to be considered for the first round of callbacks.

The second dance call will take place during our OPEN AUDITIONS (more details coming next month). Video submissions for the second call must be received by Monday, December 2, 2024.

CALLBACKS:
In-person callbacks for this initial DANCERS ONLY call are scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, November 9, 2024 and will be by invitation only.
In-person callbacks for the OPEN AUDITIONS are scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024 and will also be by invitation only.

FINAL CASTING will not be completed until after the Open Audition callbacks are completed.

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin on or around March 31, 2025.

PERFORMANCES:
An American in Paris runs in the Smith Grand Theater from June 13, 2025 – August 16, 2025.

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Directed by Jenny Barlow
Choreography by Penny Saunders
Music Direction by Anne Puzey

A NOTE ABOUT CASTING:
At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed.

We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAILS:

DANCERS, please include the following items in you audition video:

SINGING:
Please film yourself performing 16 bars of a vocal selection in the style of the show (Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, etc.) Please sing with accompaniment or backing tracks.

DANCE COMBINATION:
Please also include a recording of the “Fidgety Feet” Dance Combination.

AUDITION FORM:
Please complete the AUDITION FORM no later than Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:59pm to be considered for callbacks. If you are unable to include your headshot & resume as part of your audition form, please email them to auditions@haletheater.org.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS:
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links make it the simplest for everyone to access.

For any additional questions, please contact us at auditions@haletheater.org.

The audition form is available here.

Character Descriptions (roles listed below are for dancers only)

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. We are looking for strong Dancer/Actor/Singers with versatility in multiple styles of dance including ballet, tap, musical theatre, and partnering. Dancer/Actors must be 18 years of age or older to audition.

JERRY MULLIGAN (Male Presenting; ages 21-30)

American soldier turn ex-pat artist, Jerry is a happy-go-lucky all-American who has fallen in love with French ballet dancer Lise. This role is extremely demanding. Must be an exceptional and versatile dancer, singer, actor.

LISE (Female Presenting; ages 18-25)

Shy young Ballet dancer who reluctantly falls in love with American artist Jerry. This role is extremely demanding. Must be an exceptional ballet dancer with pointe and partner experience. Must also be singer/actor.

DANCE ENSEMBLE (Male & Female Presenting; ages 18-35)

Must be strong Dancer/Actor/Singers with versatility in multiple styles of dance including ballet (pointe preferable), tap, musical theatre, and partnering. Will play a variety of roles, some speaking roles and many dance features.