Audition for Billy Elliot The Musical at The Marblehead Little Theatre

Marblehead Little Theatre announces Non- Equity auditions for
Billy Elliot The Musical
Book and lyrics by Lee Hall
Music by ELTON JOHN
Directed by Steve Black
Choreography by Lara Finn
Musical Direction by Lianne Goodwin

Auditions:
5/1/16 -
2:00-3:00PM Children’s singing auditions (sign-up for a time slot)
3:00-4:00PM Children’s dance call
4:00-6:00PM Adult singing auditions (sign-up for time slot)

5/3/16 -
6:00-7:00PM Adult singing auditions (sign-up for time slot)
7:00-8:000PM Adult Dance call
8:00-9:00PM Adult Singing Auditions (sign-up for time slot)

5/8/16 -
7:00-9:00 callbacks

Please prepare:
Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre selection in the style of the show. Children auditioning are encouraged to prepare something from Billy Elliot, however may prepare something else if more comfortable. There will be a sample song posted on mltlive.com. Please dress appropriately for dance auditions and those who tap should be prepared to do so. Everyone should register for a singing audition and attend the appropriate dance call. To register, please log onto mltlive.com.

Important information:
Rehearsals begin the week of 5/23/16 with the possibility of a couple of children’s rehearsals beginning prior to that date. Rehearsals will be Mon. through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Tech begins 6/18/16 with performances beginning 6/24 and running 7/3. Actors must be available for performances on any days within this range. Please note that there will be no weekday matinees, however.

Character Breakdown:

BILLY ELLIOT: To play 10 to 13. Dance skills needed; however, acting is the priority. Billy stumbles upon a ballet class and develops a passion for dance. To him, dance is a way to feel whole and free himself from the problems of life. He finds himself stuck between appeasing family and chasing his newfound love. Range: E3 - C5 . Clear tone-but not a boy soprano. Please mark height on submission. There is flying involved. We will be casting an understudy as well.

DAD: To Play 35-45. Billy’s stoic father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Billy’s dancing initially sends him into a rage but he learns to support his son. Range: A2 - Eb4 Baritone-rough around the edges. No movement or dance required.

GRANDMA: To play 60+. Billy’s eccentric grandmother. She is forgetful and a little aloof. Despite her inattention, she harbors a bitter resentment towards her dead abusive husband but has found solace through dance. Range: F#3 - F#4. Alto- with good control of the vibrato. Not a dancer, but should be comfortable with some movement.

TONY: To play 18-25. Caucasian. Billy’s brother. A lazy but passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy with seemingly no regard of respect for his father, although he shares his disapproval of dance. Range: D3 - F4 – lyric Baritone/Tenor 2. No movement or dance required.

MRS. WILKINSON: 40-50’s. The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy’s mentor. Hardened and mouthy, she actually has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy. Believes in the power of personal expression through dance. Range: Gb3 - Bb5 Alto- strong mix/belt. Not a dancer, but should be comfortable with some movement.

DEBBIE WILKINSON: To play 9-12 years old. All sizes and shapes. The ballet teacher’s daughter. A bit stand-offish and argumentative, her childhood crush on Billy leads her to constantly discourage him. Should have basic ballet skills but acting is the priority.

MICHAEL: To play 10 to 13. Billy’s careless and fun-loving best friend. He lives in the realm of expressing oneself, going so far as to commonly dress in women’s clothing. Range: A#3 - B4 can have more of a character voice. Strong mover; acting the priority. Please mark height on submission.

BALLET GIRLS: To play ages 9 to 14. Open to all ethnicities. All sizes and shapes. Should have basic ballet skills/knowledge. We are looking for a wide range of skill levels.

ADULT BILLY: 20’s. Very strong, classically trained ballet dancer.

ENSEMBLE/CHORUS: Open to all ethnicities. Men and women of all shapes, sizes and vocal types; who have solid singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles that include: MINERS, POLICE OFFICERS; ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL MEMBERS.
More info. on the show is available at mtishows.com