PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 and resulting delays and restrictions, auditions for GOLDEN BOY: IN CONCERT are postponed indefinitely.

**

Auditions

WaterTower Theatre invites local AEA and Non-AEA actors to audition for its production of Golden Boy: in Concert, the final show of the 2019-2020 Season. Due to the historical significance of GOLDEN BOY and its subject matter, WTT will be casting this production traditionally in an effort to fully capture the importance of the material and the era.

Adapted from the 1930s drama by Clifford Odets, and featuring a book by Odets and William Gibson, Golden Boy tells the story of Joe Wellington, a young black man trying to rise from the Harlem ghetto as a prizefighter. Wellington, originated on Broadway in 1964 by the iconic Sammy Davis, Jr., is enticed by the boxing world’s promise of fame and fortune, but he makes one critical mistake: falling for his manager's white girlfriend, Lorna

WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition.

WHO:

Book By: CLIFFORD ODETS AND WILLIAM GIBSON

Music By: CHARLES STROUSE

Producing Artistic Director: Shane Peterman

Associate Producer: Elizabeth Kensek

Directed by: Aaron Brown Music directed by: Jeff Crouse Choreographed by: Kellie Carroll

WHEN:

Friday, April 3 (5pm-9pm)

Saturday, April 4 (4pm-9pm) Callbacks: Sunday, April 5 (12pm-5pm)

WHERE: WaterTower Theatre Rehearsal Room Addison Theatre Centre 15650 Addison Road Addison, TX 75001

*Note: Actors should enter through the doors on either the north side of the building, or through the courtyard on the south side of the building. DO NOT enter through front Lobby doors.

SEEKING:

JOE WELLINGTON (LEAD) : MALE, African-American, Featherweight Boxer, age 20-30, originally played by Sammy Davis, Jr.

TOM MOODY (LEAD): MALE, White, Joe's manager, age 30-40

LORNA MOON (LEAD): FEMALE, White, Tom's girlfriend, age late 20s-early 30s [CAST]

EDDIE SATIN (SUPPORTING): MALE, African-American, An influential boxing promoter, age 30-40

LOPEZ (FEATURED): MALE, A boxer, late 20s-early 30s

RONNIE (SUPPORTING): MALE, Joe's brother-in-law, age late 20’s-30’s

MR. WELLINGTON (SUPPORTING): MALE, African-American, Joe’s father, age 40-60

ROXY GOTTLIEB (FEATURED): FEMALE, age 20’s-30’s

MULTIPLE ENSEMBLE ROLES:

DRISCOLL: MALE

ANNA: FEMALE

LOLA: FEMALE

FRANK: MALE

TERRY: MALE

BENNY: MALE

AL: MALE

MABLE: FEMALE

TOKIO: MALE

LES: MALE

Rehearsals begin August 4, 2020. Performances run August 20-August 30, 2020.

OTHER: Actors should come prepared with a 16-32 bar cut of music in the style of the show. Actors will be asked to stop if you go over this time limit. Actors must provide their own sheet music in the correct key. Actors should bring their book in case the creative team would like to hear more. Headshot and resume are required at the audition. AEA and Non-AEA roles are available. All roles are local hire. No housing or travel can be provided.

TO BOOK AN AUDITION: Sign up for an audition slot at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AACA62BAAFC1-golden

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Video submissions are being accepted from actors unable to attend the audition. Your video should consist of one 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. When emailing, please include a video link (DO NOT attach to email), headshot, and resume and use the subject line “Submission for GOLDEN BOY.” Submit your video to WTT Associate Producer Elizabeth Kensek at ekensek@watertowertheatre.org by April 1, 2020.