Auditions for the NY Regional Premiere of "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson"

Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. (LRT) will be hosting OPEN AUDITIONS for its Spring 2012 production, the NY Regional Premiere of the cult musical, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON!

"HISTORY JUST GOT ALL SEXYPANTS!"
Equal parts sketch comedy, underground rock concert, and a revisionist history lesson, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission?

PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS:
Monday, March 19, 2012 (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Thursday, March 22, 2012 (7:00-10:00pm)

CALLBACKS:
March 28th
7-10 PM

AT
ArtsAlive Westchester Building (Westchester Arts Council)
31 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY

*walking distance from public transportation*

ALL ROLES OPEN


SEEKING A COMPANY OF 15 ACTORS (Ages 16-35 and one child ages 10-15). ALL must be terrific actors and strong singers.

ANDREW JACKSON A roguish, man’s president. Deeply charming and sexy, so much so that you somehow don’t mind he’s a violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot. Fights passionately for what he believes in. Personifies “strong but wrong.” Ages throughout the show so should be able to play young. Must be adept at deadpan comedy.

BANDLEADER Dark and dangerous. Very solid singer, many solo songs in the show.


RACHEL JACKSON Jackson’s wife. Deeply religious and devoted, even maternal, to Jackson. Good if older than Jackson. Strangely alluring, not overtly sexual. Amy Sedaris-type. Doubles as other roles.

THE STORYTELLER Milquetoast, oppressively good-natured narrator. Wears a Puff the Magic Dragon-style sweater, thick glasses, and her hair in a bun. Loves history, loves Jackson, and loves telling the audience about both. Being in this show might be the most exciting moment in her life.

FEMALE SOLOIST 1Sings "Ten Little Indians"; Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Doubles as other roles. Think Dresden Dolls, not musical theater.

BLACK FOX Native American chief. Intelligent, somber, with a hint of danger. Used to work alongside Jackson, an alliance that led him to tricking and betraying other tribes for Jackson. By the end of the show, he’s forced to beg his friend for mercy. Doubles as other roles, usually with Clay or Calhoun.

HENRY CLAY A backwoods version of Calhoun’s villainous senator. Think Crispin Glover. Greasy hair. Wears weasel pelts. Over-the-top and vivacious. Transparent in his villainy and revels in it. Doubles as other roles, usually with Black Fox.

JAMES MONROE President of the United States. Old school American aristocracy. Foppish and overwhelmed. Exasperated by Jackson’s overreaching as well as by the idiocy of his advisors. Doubles as other roles.

JOHN C. CALHOUN Gentlemen senator from the South. Sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant. A vain mastermind. Wears the finest clothes. The most restrained of the cabal. Doubles as other roles, usually with Andrew Sr.

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Former President’s son. Whiny, spoiled, demanding. All grown up, has joined the Calhoun-Clay cabal. Really, really wants to be President. Like, right now. Think Bud Frump. Doubles as other roles.

LYNCOYA AGES 8-14 Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson. Sweet disposition with a wild streak. Will audition boys and girls for this role.

MALE SOLOIST 1 Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Angsty, good-looking, young, hip. Doubles as other roles. Think The Killers or Blink-182, not musical theater.

MARTIN VAN BUREN Jackson’s right hand man. In over his head. A buffoon, well-intentioned and utterly lovable. Think Nicely-Nicely. Doubles as other roles.


SOLOISTS, VARIOUS FRONTIERSMEN, INDIANS, and SOLDIERS
Male and Female. Double as other roles. Very strong pop voices.

WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare a brief comedic monologue (1-2 min. in length) and 32 bars of contemporary musical theatre or rock song. An accompanist will be provided. Have headshot/resume available upon request.

If you have any questions, please e-mail littleradicals@aol.com
and check out our website www.littleradicaltheatrics.com for previous productions