SINGER/MUSICIANS & MUSICAL THEATRE TALENT
NEW YORK
MAY 16-18, 2023
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and 4C Productions are currently accepting appointment requests for the upcoming NYC audition. For appointment considerations, please submit yourself via Actors Access, or have your agent submit you via Breakdown Services. If unrepresented, you may also submit your headshot, resume, and reel via https://mdq.castingcrane.com/.
Casting Partner: 4C Productions
Senior Manager of Theatrical Casting, NCLH: Franklyn Warfield
Norwegian Getaway
Million Dollar Quartet
Select cast members may have roles or covers in Burn the Floor and/or Broadway Unplugged for an additional incentive.
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Fly to Tampa for Rehearsals: September 4, 2023
Board the Norwegian Getaway: October 1, 2023
Potential End of Contract: Approx. 6-8 months
Onboard Itinerary: Caribbean and Baltic
Supporting Role Performance Salary: $1,100/weekly
Principal Role Performance Salary: $1,500/weekly
ELVIS – PRINCIPAL - 20s male
Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music and be able to play basic guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator”. Songs include “Memories Are Made Of This”, “That’s All Right”, “Long Tall Sally”, “Peace In The Valley”, “Party”, “Hound Dog”. Please accompany yourself on guitar to THAT’S ALRIGHT MAMA and PEACE IN THE VALLEY, as well as any other Elvis song of your choosing. Please bring your own acoustic guitar! May cover or perform as the MALE VOCALIST in Burn the Floor. [PRINCIPAL]
JERRY LEE LEWIS – PRINCIPAL - 20s male
Actor/singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. Songs include “Real Wild Child”, “Great Balls Of Fire”, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”. Please accompany yourself on piano to GREAT BALLS OF FIRE and WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN, as well as another song of your choosing. A piano will be provided. [PRINCIPAL]
CARL PERKINS – PRINCIPAL - mid 20s male
Actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Must be an excellent lead guitarist. Songs include “Matchbox”, “Who Do You Love?”, “My Babe”, “See You Later, Alligator”. Please accompany yourself on guitar to BLUE SUEDE SHOES and MATCHBOX, as well as a rockabilly tune of your choosing. Please bring your own electric guitar (an amp will be provided)! [PRINCIPAL]
JOHNNY CASH – PRINCIPAL - mid 20s male
Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and be able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”. Songs include “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Sixteen Tons”, “I Walk The Line”, “Riders In The Sky”. Please accompany yourself on guitar to FOLSOM PRISON BLUES (the show’s version of 16 TONS) and any other Cash song of your choosing. Please bring your own acoustic guitar! [PRINCIPAL]
SAM PHILLIPS – SUPPORTING - mid 30s male
Father of Rock’n’Roll and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis, Johnny, Jerry, Carl, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A charismatic figure in American music. Must have a strong stage presence and ability to command an audience. May cover or perform Broadway Unplugged. [SUPPORTING]
DYANNE – SUPPORTING - mid 20s female
She was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend. Attractive, great singer with a wide range. Sings solos and back-ups through the show – sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part (3 “Gs” above middle “C”) of “Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). Also sings “I Hear You Knockin.” Covers the FEMALE VOCALIST in Burn the Floor. [SUPPORTING]
MALE ONBOARD SWING 1 - 20s male
Actor/singer/pianist. Covers Jerry Lee Lewis. May cover or perform as the MALE VOCALIST in Burn the Floor. May cover or perform Broadway Unplugged. [SUPPORTING]
MALE ONBOARD SWING 2- mid 20s male
Actor/singer/guitar. Covers multiple icons in Million Dollar Quartet and may cover SAM PHILLIPS. May cover or perform Broadway Unplugged. [SUPPORTING]
FEMALE ONBOARD SWING - mid 20s female
Covers DYANNE in Million Dollar Quartet. Performs as the FEMALE VOCALIST in Burn the Floor. May cover or perform Broadway Unplugged. [SUPPORTING]