Color and Light Theatre is casting BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON which redefines America’s controversial seventh president -- the man who invented the Democratic Party, drove the Indians west, and ultimately doubled the size of our nation -- with a raucous blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and an infectious emo rock score. Rehearsals start July 9, 2012 and performances run August 18-19, 2012 at the Fanatic Salon Theatre, Culver City, CA.
Auditions by appointment: Saturday June 30, 2012 1-4PM at the Fanatic Salon Theatre.
Please prepare a broad comic monologue and 32 bars of a contemporary rock tune. Piano accompaniast provided, If you play guitar, you may accompany yourself.
Bloody bloody Andrew Jackson - CaliforniaAn audacious mix of historical fact and fiction
Casting no. 355056 California, United States
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Location: California, United States
Payment details: no pay
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Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson [mid 20s-mid 30s, female] Jackson's wife. Deeply religious and devoted, even maternal, to Jackson. Good if older than Jackson. Strangely alluring, not overtly sexual. Amy Sedaris-type.
Females, aged 20 to 35 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
The Storyteller
The Storyteller [late 30s-late 60s, female] Milquetoast, oppressively good-natured narrator. Wears a Puff the Magic Dragon-style sweater, thick glasses, and her hair in a bun. Loves history, loves Jackson, and loves telling the audience about both, Being in this show might be the most exciting moment in her life.
Females, aged 35 to 70 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
| Languages spoken: | English |
John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun [late 20s-mid 30s, male] Gentlemen senator from the South. Sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant. A vain mastermind. Wears the finest clothes. The most restrained of the cabal. Tall, thin. Doubles as other roles, usually with Andrew Sr. Baritone.
Males, aged 25 to 38 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
Henry Clay
Henry Clay [late 20s-mid 30s, male] A backwoods version of Calhoun’s villainous senator. Think Crispin Glover. Greasy hair. Wears weasel pelts. Over-the-top and vivacious. Transparent in his villainy and revels in it. Tall, cadaverous. Doubles as other roles, usually with Black Fox. Baritone.
Males, aged 25 to 38 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
James Monroe
James Monroe [early-mid 30s, male] President of the United States. Old school American aristocracy. Foppish and overwhelmed. Exasperated by Jackson’s overreaching as well as by the idiocy of his advisors. Doubles as other roles.
Males, aged 30 to 40 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams [early 20s-early 30s, male] Former President’s son. Whiny, spoiled, demanding. All grown up, has joined the Calhoun-Clay cabal. Really, really wants to be President. Like, right now. Think Bud Frump. Doubles as other roles. Baritone.
Males, aged 20 to 33 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
Black Fox
Black Fox [mid 20s-mid 30s, male] Native American chief. Intelligent, somber, with a hint of danger. Used to work alongside Jackson, an alliance that led him to tricking and betraying other tribes for Jackson. By the end of the show, he’s forced to beg his friend for mercy. Doubles as other roles, usually with Clay
Males, aged 25 to 38 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
Male Soloist
Male Soloist [late teens-mid 20s, male] Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Angsty, good-looking, young, hip. Think The Killers or Blink-182. Doubles as other roles. Rock baritone.
Males, aged 18 to 25 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
Ten Little Indians Soloist
Ten Little Indians Soloist [20s, female] Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Doubles as other roles. Dresden Dolls alto-belts up to a Bb.
Females, aged 20 to 30 from California, United States| Acting experience: | Previous unpaid speaking roles - Previous paid speaking roles |
Bandleader
Bandleader [late teens-20s] Dark and dangerous
Males, aged 18 to 30 from California, United States| Minimum Acting experience: | No previous acting experience |
Listing created: 7 June 2012
Applications closed: 29 June 2012
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