Actor-musicians | Nat'l Tour, AEA & Non AEA Auditions

Paul Russell Casting is holding both AEA (EPA) & Non-AEA open calls
for the AEA LORT B national tour of the new country-folk musical "Keep
On The Sunny Side" based on the songs and story of The Carter Family
Singers. Barter Theatre Productions, Executive Producer.

Seeking actor-musicians for immediate and future replacements 

AEA LORT B PLUS Salary, transportation, housing and per diem provided.

NON-AEA OPEN CALL: Saturday, November 22nd, 10am - 6pm at 520 8th Ave,
NYC, 16th floor. Official SIGN-UP begins at 9:30am. No other lists
will be validated.

AEA (EPA) OPEN CALL: Saturday, December 6th, 10am - 2pm (AEA Sign-Up
9am) 520 8th Ave., NYC, 16th Floor

PREPARE: Country or folk music (Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, or
alike). NO pop. Performers must be self-accompanied on stringed
instrument(s) as noted in character breakdown. NO pianist provided.

Character Breakdown: 

[A.P. CARTER] 30's - 50's. Baritone. Charismatic, independent and
genuine. Must play guitar.

[SARAH CARTER] 25 - 40's. Mezzo Soprano / Alto. A spitfire, with
simple needs. Must play autoharp.

[MAYBELLE CARTER] 25 - 40. Alto / Mezzo Soprano. Salt-of-the-earth.
Must play pick guitar well.

[JANETTE CARTER] 20's - Early 30's Mezzo Soprano / Soprano.
Passionate, energetic. Must play guitar. Ability to play autoharp a
plus.

[MULTIPLE CHARACTER MALE ACTOR] Mid 20's - 50's. Baritone. Inventive
actor with character skills who can play one or more of the following
instruments: banjo, guitar, harmonica or other country / folk
instruments…

If unable to attend appropriate open call, please send your picture
and resume along with detailing of the appropriate musical instruments
that you are proficient in playing as well as your availability.

Send materials by 12/1/03 to (ONLY IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND OPEN CALLS):
Paul Russell Casting
159 W. 25th St.
Suite 1011
NY, NY 10001 

MARK ENVELOPES: "Sunny Side" /rec.

Additional production information available at www.PaulRussell.net.