Auditions for Pump Boys and Dinettes: By Appointment Only
Auditions for Pump Boys and Dinettes: By Appointment Only
The American Theatre, Hampton, VA (Richard M. Parison, Jr., Artistic Director) and The 5th Wall Theatre Company, Richmond, VA (Carol Piersol, Artistic Director), are holding auditions for their co-production of the Broadway musical Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Pump Boys and Dinettes, will be part of The American Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season and the 2017-2018 Season at 5th Wall Theatre Company. The musical tells the story of four men who work at a gas station on Highway 57 in North Carolina, and the two sisters who are waitresses at the Double Cupp Diner next door.
What: Auditions for Pump Boys and Dinettes
Director: Richard M. Parison, Jr.
Music Director: Anthony Smith
Choreographer: Karen Getz
Written and conceived by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann.
Principals must be available February 12 – April 22, 2018 for performances.
Rehearsals in Hampton: April 9 – 12, 2018
Performances in Hampton: April 13 – 22, 2018
When:
You only need to audition in ONE location.
Hampton Auditions: August 2, 2017
APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY.
Callbacks will take place in Richmond, VA on August 4, 2017
Character Descriptions:
The show is performed in a comfortable, yet musically precise style that emphasizes virtuosity, range, and character. The four Pump Boys play instruments to a high professional level throughout, and the Cupp Sisters join in on percussion plus other instruments as able. All musicians should be able to improvise very well in a country/blues style. Actors who can play multiple instruments are highly desirable. Possible instruments include: Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukelele, accordion, and various percussion (tamb, shakers, also found objects/props onstage).
Jackson (Lead): Male, 25-40
traditionally, he is the lead guitarist (country style) of the Pump Boys. Referred to as Lover Boy, the ladies like Jackson. Sexy, well-built, classically handsome. Will perform one number with no shirt. Jackson is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings the top line in the music. Will be asked to prepare the song “Mona” from the show both vocally and on guitar. Tap dancing skills are a plus Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Jim (Lead): Male, 30-45
the front man of the Pump Boys. Traditionally, he plays rhythm guitar (country style). Must have the ability to chat with the audience in a very easy way. The storyteller of the evening, he introduces us to the other characters. Jim is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings the middle line in the music. Will be asked to prepare the song “Highway 57” from the show both vocally and on guitar. Tap dancing skills are a plus Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
L.M. (Lead): Male, 30-40
the piano player (country/honky-tonk style) of the Pump Boys. Also could play accordion. They say women gravitate towards L.M., but that only makes him suspicious. Strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies. Tap dancing skills are a plus. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Rhetta Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-40
a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the older sister of Prudie. A mother of two, she remains single. Full of life, she can sing, dance, and, of course, make great pie. Prefer ability to play instruments. Strong singer, belt and soul, and sings bottom line. Tap dancing skills are a plus. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Prudie Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-40
a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the younger sister of Rhetta. Like her sister, she is also full of character and fun, can sing, dance, and make great pie. Needs to have percussive skills. Prefer ability to play instruments. Strong singer, mix, sings top line. Tap dancing skills are a plus. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Requirements:
Headshot and resume
Auditionees should prepare
1. 32-bars of a comic or upbeat country song and accompany yourself if you play an instrument (guitar, piano, bass, accordion, etc.).
2. 32-bars of a second country song during which you will be accompanied by a pianist. Please bring sheet music in the correct key.
Audition Process:
To set up a time for your appointment in Hampton Roads, please email katie.crowell@hampton.gov for an audition time. We will email your confirmation time back to you within 2-3 days.
Please Note:
AEA, EMC and non-union members who meet the requested role requirements may audition.