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Boy Needed for "Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole" Play

New York, NY, United States
ID: 578246Exp: 12/17/2024
$1,158/week
Description:

Audition for "Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole" Play. Casting an 11-year-old boy. Please see the details below. Rate: CONTRACT Off-Broadway $1158 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway BB) About the project: Despite being the voice that built Capitol Records, Nat King Cole's groundbreaking NBC variety show faced cancellation as they could not find a sponsor. Now, on the night of his final broadcast, Nat must decide whether to quietly step out of the spotlight or, as his friend Sammy Davis Jr. urges, go out with a bang. Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin) and NYTW Usual Suspect and Artistic Director Patricia McGregor (The Refuge Plays) bring us this electrifying exploration of the soul of an American icon who fought to break through America's color barrier in the early days of television. Starring Emmy Award nominee Dulé Hill (The West Wing, Psych) as Nat King Cole and Tony Award nominee Daniel J. Watts (The Refuge Plays, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) as Sammy Davis Jr., Lights Out features Nat's hit songs, like Nature Boy, It's a Good Day, Smile, and Unforgettable. Additional info: BREAK: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM First Rehearsal: March 25, 2025 First Preview: April 30, 2025 Opening Night: May 19, 2025 Latest Closing Date: Jun 29, 2025 If interested, please apply.

1 role

BILLY PRESTON/OTHERSMale10-12 y.o.African-American

To portray multiple roles, including BILLY PRESTON, a musical prodigy who appears on the Nat King Cole Show. Vulnerable but full of joy. An excellent singer and mover.