Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2006 1:20 pm |
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This is a bit long, but if anyone fits the bill, sounds like a great opportunity.
Hello:
My name is Paul Russell. I'm an independent casting director in New York. Presently I'm casting a new musical "Man Of Constant Sorrow - The Story of The Stanley Brothers". Below is an outreach notice for folk musician-actors. Any assistance in having the notice reach your membership and readers would be greatly appreciated. Please feel welcome to contact me if needed.
Best Regards,
Paul Russell
Paul Russell Casting
505 8th Ave.
Suite 2208
New York, NY 10018
PaulRussell.net
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Paul Russell Casting is accepting picture & resumes of musician-actors for the new musical “Man Of Constant Sorrow – The Story of the Stanley Brothers”. “Man of Constant Sorrow” premiered at the Barter Theatre in 2005 and will have a national tour in 2006 – ’07. Auditions to be held in New York, NY on February 17th. If you match the requirements sought, please send, quickly, an audition inquiry and accompanying materials to our office address.
NATIONAL TOUR & SIT DOWNS
“MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW” - The Story of the Stanley Brothers (New musical)
BARTER THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
AEA LORT B & D (Above minimum)
+ HOUSING, HOTELS, TRANS & PER DIEM
Executive Producer: Barter Theatre Productions
Producing Artistic Director: Richard Rose
Conceived & Written by: Douglas Pote
Music: Based on The Stanley Brothers
Director: Richard Rose
Vocal Arrangements: Eugene Wolf
Musical Coordinator: Doug Dorschug
Script Consultant: John Hardy
Casting: Paul Russell Casting
AUD: 02/17 (NYC)
TOUR: Mid-September ‘06 to November then resume January ’07 to March ’07
NOTE: Ralph Stanley has become known for the song Man of Constant Sorrow, and other contributions to the “O Brother Where Art Thou?” soundtrack including the song, O Death, which won a 2002 Grammy Award. The Stanley Brothers and The Clinch Mountain Boys recorded over 200 albums of bluegrass / country, gospel and folk music. They are revered as legends among bluegrass / country recording artists and fans. “Man of Constant Sorrow” premiered at the Barter in 2005. For audition reference, recorded selections from the show are available at PaulRussell.net.
Seeking:
[RALPH STANLEY] Early 30’s to mid 40’s. Great banjo player. Actor must be able to sing high bluegrass harmonies for which Ralph is famous and play banjo well. A man of subtle humor and deep thoughts, Ralph is soft spoken with a big voice. Good comic delivery a must plus charisma as a performer. Ralph had a strong bond with his brother, Carter. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must…
[FIDDLE PLAYER / RECORD EXECUTIVE / ANGEL OF DEATH] Early 30’s to mid 40’s. An actor-musician who can play bluegrass / country fiddle well, sing harmonies and do character work. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must. Actor portrays one of the musicians from The Clinch Mountain Boys (one of the Stanley Brothers singing groups). Actor also plays a slick record label executive and the Angel of Death. The last two personas are not to be confused as one…
[ACTOR WHO PLAYS STAND-UP BASS] Early 30’s to late 40’s. A male actor-musician who can play stand-up bass well, sing harmonies and do character work. Actor portrays one of the musicians from The Clinch Mountain Boys. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must…
Send Picture & Resume by 02/08 to:
Paul Russell Casting
505 Eighth Avenue
Suite 2208
New York, NY 10018
Mark Envelopes: MOCS
NOT ACCEPTING GENERAL SUBMISSIONS. ONLY CONSIDERING FOR PRESENT PROJECT.
For additional information go to PaulRussell.net |
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