[e-drive][AUDITION-TORONTO]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.


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AUDITION-TORONTO
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CASTING: THE RAT PACK (HIT MUSICAL FROM LONDON'S WEST END)
DIRECTOR: MITCH SEBASTIAN
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR: MATTHEW FREEMAN
PRODUCERS: PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL
PRODUCTION COMPANY: FLYING MUSIC
AUDITIONS: IN TORONTO OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS; IN NEW YORK FEB 13 &/or
14 REHEARSALS BEGIN: IN MARCH FOR THE NEXT EUROPEAN TOUR; LIKELY IN
AUGUST FOR THE NORTH AMERICA TOUR
UNION: CANADIAN EQUITY (OK TO SEE NON UNION TALENT AS WELL)
SHOW OPENS: MARCH IN EUROPE (TOUR 1); AUGUST IN NORTH AMERICA (TOUR 2)
 
SYNOPSIS:
 
Frank Sinatra.  Dean Martin.  Sammy Davis Jr.  These are names that have
been immortalized on the silver screen and in the wider sphere of
popular music.  They are legends of the 20th Century and icons of
American history who, with their inexhaustible energy and sheer talent,
are still a force to be reckoned with.  Enormously popular in records,
film and television, they were pioneer entertainers of Las Vegas.  They
got their kicks from performing live, their favourite venue... The
Sands.  Frank, Dean and Sammy made the Sands famous as word spread of
their many appearances there, some scheduled, a lot spontaneous but in
all cases their zany banter and jokes were always present as they pulled
on one another both on and off stage.  When the Rat Pack were in town
everybody had the best of times and everybody made money.  Everybody
partied hard and everybody who was anybody wanted to be part of the
hottest and coolest exclusive club the world has ever seen... THE RAT
PACK.
 
SEEKING:
 
FRANK SINATRA:  MALE.  CAUCASIAN.  To play 40's.  A loner.  Tough and
masculine.  A rough diamond.  A gentleman who has a sadness and an air
of danger about him.  Must have vocal ease and rhythm and be able to
lead the band with confidence.  A role for a big band/jazz/club singer.
The movement and acting can be taught to the right performer.
 
DEAN MARTIN:  MALE.  CAUCASIAN.  To play 40's.  A charmer.  Jester.
Smooth and sexy but always laughing.  Must have charisma and comedic
charm.  Traditionally a bass baritone.  Dean contenders tend to come
from a theatre/music theatre background.
 
 
SAMMY DAVIS JR.:  MALE.  BLACK.  To play 30's.  Dynamic energy.
Desperate to please.  Has a church-like devotion to work.  Joyful.  A
dapper gentleman.  Must have a high energy performance style.  Do not
discount actors because of size or height.  It is advantageous if they
can tap but not necessary..

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS & RESUMES BY FEB. 2/04 TO:
Stephanie Gorin Casting Inc.
62 Ellerbeck St. (Lower Level)
Toronto, ON.  
M4K 2V1
PHONE: 416-778-6916        FAX: 416-778-7717

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity
members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of
contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the
audition. 

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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
Tel: 416-867-9165
Fax: 416-867-9246
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