Equity Principal Auditions for Cool Papa's Party

Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:

Monday, July 28, 2008

2 - 10pm (Break from 7 - 8pm)

for Cool Papa's Party

Author/ Director/ Choreographer: Thomas W. Jones II

Music/ Music Director: William Knowles

at MetroStage

Call 703-548-9044 to schedule an appointment time

1st Rehearsal: January 6, 2009

Runs January 29 - March 8, 2009

Please prepare a brief pop or R&B song. Bring sheet music - an accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

World premiere by the artistic team responsible for Bricktop and Three Sistahs...20th Century musical odyssey through the eyes of the "last great American hipster." It is to Sammy Davis, Jr. and Nat King Cole what Dreamgirls was to the Supremes, Berry Gordy and Motown. Mr. Cool Papa's life stands on the world stage as a testament to the traveler, the survivor, the conqueror. And what a life defined by artistry, underscored by excellence and distinguished always by style.

Seeking strong dancers/ singers. Show includes a cross section of music: gospel, jazz and pop. With the exception of Man 1, all actors play multiple roles and ages.

Woman 1: Alto, Caucasion.
Woman 2: Soprano, AA.
Woman 3: Alto or soprano, any ethnicity.
Man 1: Sammy Davis, Jr. type. Tenor.
Man 2: Frank Sinatra type. Baritone.
Man 3: Middle-aged uncle. Bass-baritone, AA.
Man 4: Mid 40's - 50's. Father figure. Bass, AA.