JERSEY BOYS
The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Music by Bob Gaudio
Directed and Choreographed by Scott Neese
Rehearsals
August 5-September 6, 2024
Generally Monday through Thursday, evenings – some Saturday morning. There will also be 3 additional music rehearsals for the men cast as the Four Seasons. This will be scheduled once the show is cast based on availability.
Tech
September 7-11 2024
Performances
September 12-29, 2024
Casting strong singer-dancer-actors aged 18+. Auditions in June are for the principle Four Seasons male singers and actors. Auditions for the remainder of the cast will be in July. All roles are available.
AUDITIONS
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30-8:00 PM.
Location: Prescott Center for the Arts, Studio Theatre
208 N Marina St, Prescott, AZ
Requirements
32 bars of a pop/rock song from the 60’s or 70’s in the style of the show (No Musical Theatre). Bluetooth speaker will be provided. No accompanist. 1-minute comedic monologue OR story about yourself.
Character Breakdown Valli (M)
Age: reads 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Tenor (C4-G5) – strong Falsetto A tenacious, scrappy kid from a tough neighborhood with an unusually high, clear falsetto. Charismatic and charming; must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli, and must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Tommy DeVito (M)
Age: reads 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor (E4-G3)
A charismatic, smooth-talking operator with a quick temper who is a born hustler from a tough neighborhood and the essence of “Jersey” cool – an appealing, bad-boy quality. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). A strong tenor/bari-tenor voice, must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover. ABILITY TO PLAY GUITAR A MAJOR PLUS.
Bob Gaudio (M)
Age: reads 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Tenor (B2-Ab4)
Boyish and fresh-faced, he is an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy beyond his years. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). Must be comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Nick Massi (M)
Age: reads 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Bariton/Bass (C3-B3)
Steady, sturdy, lumbering man of few words, a police record, and a strong musical talent – maybe a touch of OCD. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Ensemble Track: Bob Crewe and Others (M)
Age: 30’s-40’s
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor
Intelligent and flamboyant. The genius, and eccentric, music producer and lyricist – quick-witted and a little sassy. This track plays multiple roles including Bob Crewe and a mobster. Good movement ability.
Ensemble Track: Gyp DeCarlo and Others (M)
Age: 40’s – 50’s
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor
Tough mafioso type – silent but deadly attitude indicative of his high position in the mob. This track plays multiple roles including the owner of a bowling alley. Character actor with good movement ability.
Ensemble Track: Barry Belson and Others (M) – Ideally BIPOC
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Tenor with a strong falsetto This track will cover multiple roles including Barry Belson, the DJ who first put the Jersey Boys on the radio, as well as the French Rap star Yannick. Ability to riff in R&B style.
Ensemble Track: Norm Waxman and Others – Understudy: Tommy DeVito (M)
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor
This track plays multiple roles including Norm Waxman, and Charlie Calello who replaces Tommy. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Ability to play guitar a plus.
Ensemble Track: Joey Pesci and Others
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Tenor (C4-G5) – strong Falsetto This track plays multiple roles including future Oscar winning actor Joe Pesci, and an audio engineer. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies.
Ensemble Track: Hank Majewski and Others – Understudy: Bob Gaudio (M)
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Tenor (up to High A)
This track plays multiple roles including Hank Majewski, a comedian/musician who joins the group for a short time, as well as Tommy’s accountant. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies.
Ensemble Track: Mary Delgado and Others (F)
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Alto/Belt
Wife of Frankie Valli and mother to their children – strong, independent woman from the neighborhood. Plays multiple other roles. Strong singer/mover.
Ensemble Track: Lorraine and Others (F)
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto/Belt
Frankie Valli’s girlfriend – a sophisticated journalist who is unlike the girls from the neighborhood. Plays multiple other roles including a French rapper. Strong singer/mover.
Ensemble Track: Francine Vallie and Others (F)
Age: 20’s – 30’s
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto/Belt
Franki’s rebellious daughter. This track plays multiple roles. Strong singer/mover.