THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

JERSEY BOYST H E G R E A T E R B R I S B A N E C O M M U N I T Y T H E A T R E P R E M I E R E O F

R E D C L I F F E M U S I C A L T H E A T R E P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T

MUSIC BY BOB GUADIO LYRICS BY BOB CREWE

BOOK BY MARSHALL BRICKMAN AND RICK ELICE

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGIN THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK

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DIRECTED BY THOMAS ARMSTRONG-ROBLEY

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Redcliffe Musical Theatre are proud to present the Greater Brisbane Community Theatre Premiere of the Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys.

The smash-hit show which has played on and off Broadway for over a decade has also enjoyed successful runs on the West End, in Las Vegas and been seen by

millions of people around the world in countries like Japan, Dubai, Singapore, The Netherlands, South Africa and right here in Australia.

Now, the signature sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons comes to the Moreton Bay Region for a strictly limited season. Playing between March 12th and 21st, 2021

at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre.

This reimagined production, directed by Thomas Armstrong-Robley is seeking a diverse cast of talented singers, dancers & actors of performers to bring the

platinum selling songs, beloved characters and unbelievable story to life.

A U D I T I O N P A C K A G E

Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons - the rise, the tough times, the personal clashes and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music

became symbolic and the soundtrack for a generation. 

Set in the vibrant 1960s, four scrappy young men from New Jersey - Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito find a magic sound that propels them from singing under streetlights to singing in spotlights and on stages all over the

world. With era defining songs like “Sherry”,"Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man”, the quartet finds itself at the top of the charts. However, personal and

professional problems threaten to tear the group apart.

The heart of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honour learned in the streets of their native Belleville gets four unlikely stars through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys gives audiences a glimpse at the real people behind a sound that has endured for almost 50 years.

A B O U T T H E S H O W

FIRST ROUND

The opening round of auditions will be via video submissions.

Complete the form at www.redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/jersey-boys-audition-pack.html and upload your video to the Jersey Boys Audition Dropbox (link at the

bottom of the form) along with a performance CV including headshot.

When recording your video, please include: your name and the role or roles you wish to be considered for. Please sing a Rock N Roll, Doo Wop or Pop song in the style of

the show (please use backing track or accompaniment, no acapella).

Deadline: Thursday,10th of December, 2021.

Note: Those wishing to be considered for the role of Frankie Valli or Joe Pesci (cover Frankie) must include examples of their high tenor and falsetto range as part of their audition video.

SECOND ROUND

Callbacks will be held on the evening of Tuesday, December 15th at Theatre 102 (102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, 4020)

At this call, auditionees will be asked to partake in a group movement call and closed vocal auditions. You may be asked to prepare material from the musical ahead of time.

Callback Materials will be provided by Dropbox Link

FINAL ROUND

Final Callbacks will be held on the evening of Friday, December 18th at Theatre 102 (102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, 4020)

Performers being considered for leading characters and roles covering leading characters will be asked to attend a final audition where they will workshop scenes and

group / harmony numbers from the show with other recalled actors.

Callback Materials will be provided by Dropbox Link

Note: While the above dates are our preferred callback times, we understand that people have busy schedules. If you are unable to attend callbacks due to a prior commitment then please let

us know as soon as possible so our team can schedule an alternate time to suit.

A U D I T I O N R O U N D S

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C A S T I N G B R I E F

Please note: The four leading actors in this production must ALL be comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies, have the ability to deliver convincing New Jersey accents and be confident delivering narrative text (including monologues) covering a wide range of emotions. The performers portraying Frankie, Tommy, Bob and Nick must also be strong movers.

Frankie Valli: Male, 20-30, preferably 5’8 or under.

A strong tenor with a sweet, strong falsetto and the ability to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; tenor up to high A or Bb with falsetto to treble G. Must be a strong actor with charm and charisma. A small, tenacious, scrappy kid from a tough neighbourhood with an unusually high, clear falsetto. He is talented, hardworking and determined to succeed.

Note: Due to the intense vocal demands required, this role may be double cast.

Tommy DeVito: Male, preferably 5’9 or taller.

A strong tenor/baritenor voice. A handsome, charismatic, smooth-talking operator with a quick temper, Tommy is a born hustler from a tough neighbourhood and the essence of Jersey cool. Guitar skills a plus but not essential.

Bob Gaudio: Male, 20-30, preferably 5’10 or taller.

Strong tenor/baritenor voice up to a high G. Boyish, fresh-faced Bob is the keyboardist. Something of a boy genius, he is smart and savvy beyond his years. Ability to play piano a plus but not necessary

Nick Massi: Male, 25-35, preferably 5’10 or taller.

Strong bass/baritone voice down to a low E. A steady, sturdy, lumbering man of few words with a police record and a strong musical talent. Nick is a dreamer who longs for a life after the Four Seasons. Ability to play bass a plus, but not necessary.

Male Swing (Four Seasons Cover): Male, 20-35, preferably 5’10 or taller.

In addition to our four leading performers, we are looking to cast a highly motivated and multi-talented male to cover the roles of Tommy, Bob and Nick. This performer must be able to sing up to a G and the ability to sing down to a low E would be an asset. Piano, Guitar or Bass skills a plus, but not necessary.

Note: This performer will also have featured roles and an ensemble track.

Bob Crewe (and others): Male, 30-45

Intelligent and flamboyant; the genius music producer and lyricist who was an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Quick-witted and very into astrology!

Gyp DeCarlo (and others): Male, 45-60

Tough, mafioso type; must be a good actor and strong singer. Must be comfortable and convincing speaking phrases in Italian.

Joe Pesci / Studio Engineer (and others): Male, 20-30, 5’9” or shorter

Young, energetic and a little over-excited; a good actor, strong singer and strong mover.

Note: This performer will cover the role of Frankie Valli

Barry Belson / French Rap Star (and others): Male, 20-40

A strong actor & singer who plays various roles including Hal Miller. Tenor to high C ideally with a strong falsetto to G above high C; has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style.

Mary Delgado (and others): Female, 20-30

Strong singer, actor, and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, "seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor also plays a variety of other roles; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required.

Note: In addition to her own track, this role may have cover responsibilities.

Featured Females: 18-40

Fabulous, versatile actresses, singers and dancers with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles including Lorraine, The Angels, Miss Frankie Nolan, Frankie’s Mother and various other spoken and unspoken parts. They should be believable as "tough-as-nails" Jersey girls; comfortable with four-part harmonies. Women need to belt and/or have strong mix. We require one female who can belt up to F natural and two high sopranos.

Note: In addition to their own track, females may have cover responsibilities.

Featured Males: 18-50

Strong actors and singers to play various roles including Norman Waxman, Nick DeVito, Billy Dixon, Charlie Calello, Hank Majewski, Joe Long and others. Movement ability is desirable.

Note: In addition to their own track, males may have cover responsibilities.

C A S T I N G B R I E F

C R E A T I V E T E A M

Thomas Armstrong-Robley: Director

Thomas Armstrong-Robley is no stranger to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons having performed their iconic hits thousands of times on stages all over the world. Born in the United Kingdom and growing up in the Moreton Bay Region, Thomas got his start in Redcliffe performing various roles at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre including The Phantom (The Phantom of the Opera), The Pirate King (The Pirates of Penzance) and Joseph (Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat). He was trained in Musical Theatre at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music where he played notable roles like Roger (RENT), Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden) and Melvin P. Thorpe (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). Other stage credits include The Breakfast Club (Tour), Elegies for Angels, Punks & Raging Queens (Tour), Flaws & All (Adelaide Fringe), Queensland Pops Orchestra: Side By Side and his “stand-out performance" as St. Jimmy in Green Day’s American Idiot.

After leaving university in 2016, he left Australia to lead The Jersey Tones (a high octane tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) on a 200 show run Europe. Since first performing overseas, Thomas has gone onto become an established solo concert artist and guest entertainer performing cabaret shows like Live at Frankie’s: The Songs of Valli & Sinatra and Timeless: Classic Rock Retrospective in theatres on land and at sea, aboard major cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Cruises, Silversea and Princess Cruises.

As a newcomer to broadcasting, he has already interviewed some of the iconic names in the industry including Tony & Grammy Winner John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys), Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), West End Star John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables) and countless others from Broadway Stars to ARIA Award Winners and Emmy Nominees.

Armstrong-Robley is a passionate director with credits including Jesus Christ Superstar starring X-Factor winner Altiyan Childs, The Wizard of Oz, Grease, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Into the Woods and Like A Metaphor, a play which earned over 20 awards including a nod for best director.

Thomas is honoured and excited to be returning to Australia from London to direct Jersey Boys.

For more: www.armstrongrobley.com/about

Jenny Morison: Choreographer

Jenny trained at Movements Academy of Dance and Harvest Rain Theatre Company in Brisbane and completed her Diploma of Musical Theatre at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance in Melbourne.

She performed in community theatre with shows including Singin' in the Rain, Grease and Hairspray until she made her professional career debut. In 2018 Jenny performed at the Australian Annual Logie Awards, appeared in Channel 7’s Miss Fischer’s Modern Murder Mysteries and Foxtel’s Rockwiz Show.

Her choreography credits include Heathers the Musical with Altona City Theatre and Seussical the Musical with Western Arts Theatre in Melbourne.

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REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will commence in the second week of January. Weeks 1 through 4 will consist of one daytime weekend rehearsal and one weekday evening from 7pm. From the week commencing February 15th, rehearsals may include additional hours on the weekend and certain cast may be called for a second weeknight rehearsal (if required). Not all cast will be required for every rehearsal and we will aim to only call people for the time when they are needed. A full rehearsal schedule will be published ahead of rehearsals commencing.

As a precautionary measure, cast will need to be available for ALL dates between March 6th and March 11th in the lead up to Opening Night. Below is a rough indication of the production week schedule. (subject to change)

March 6th: Full Day Dress Runs (Studio) Daytime / Evening March 7th: Full Day Dress Runs (Studio) Daytime / Evening March 8th: Bump-In (compulsory) Daytime March 8th: Band Tech / Soundcheck Evening March 9th: Lighting Plot (compulsory) Daytime March 9th: Technical Rehearsal Evening March 10th: Dress / Tech Rehearsal Evening March 11th: Fix Ups / Lighting (compulsory) Daytime March 11th: Dress / Tech Rehearsal Evening March 12th: Fix Ups (compulsory) Daytime

SHOWS

At this stage, Jersey Boys is scheduled to play an 8 show season. Cast members must be available for ALL performances (no exceptions).

March 12th: 7:30pm March 13th: 2:00pm March 13th: 7:30pm March 14th: 2:00pm March 19th: 7:30pm March 20th: 2:00pm March 20th: 7:30pm March 21st: 2:00pm

Please inform us of any major unavailabilities when submitting your audition form.

I M P O R T A N T D A T E S