Children Theatre Casting Call for "Fame Jr."
Casting call for children's theater production of "Fame Jr." See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series and stage show, Fame The Musical JR. is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Fame JR. features a high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story. Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. Additional info: For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing. If you are interested please apply.
15 roles
Nick Piazza is focused on learning the craft of “real” acting. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Db4
Serena Katz loves the life of an artist but is equally as interested in boys, specifically Nick. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe (José) Vegas is the class clown who loves performing on and offstage. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A#3
Tyrone Jackson has talent, but he wants to use it his own way rather than conform to the school’s rules. He is constantly switching between his tough-guy persona and a young man trying to woo Iris.
Carmen Diaz believes she is ready for stardom, and nothing is going to stop her. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Iris Kelly pretends she is wealthy and high-class but drops these pretenses once she feels comfortable.
Mabel Washington enjoys performing as much as she hates dieting. Mabel eventually learns to be happy with herself and her body, but not before fully experiencing the pains of being a dancer. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Schlomo Metzenbaum is a really likable guy who tries to get along with everyone. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Grace (Lambchops) Lamb is a drummer with a lively personality.
Goodman (Goody) King is the third band member.
Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher) is a powerful, strong woman who firmly believes academic subjects are the core of a solid education. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher) is a passionate teacher who is not afraid to push her students to reach their full artistic potential. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Mr. Myers (Acting Teacher) is perhaps the most relaxed of the teachers, but he still demands full commitment from the students.
Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher) adds a bit of comic relief to the show but still doesn’t let up when there is work to be done
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