Casting Call

Se7ven Productions are seeking exceptional LEAD VOCALISTS, VOCALIST WHO PLAY INSTRUMENTS and FEMALE IDENTIFYING DANCERS to portray roles between the ages of early 20s to late 50s for our Christmas Show, ‘Fairytale of New York’. Must be 18+ to audition.

‘Fairytale of New York’ is an Irish inspired Christmas show filled with Celtic festivity. The show can be described at St Patrick’s Day meets your Christmas Party. We are looking for 3 casts to perform the in each of the productions. One cast will tour the UK including dates in London’s West End, one cast will tour the UK and Scandinavia and the other the UK and North America.

SEEKING: Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and union affiliations to portray male- and female- identifying roles. Se7ven Productions encourages gender diverse and colour conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

LEAD VOCALIST TO LEAD MALE IDENTIFYING NARRATOR ROLE

Seeking a charismatic and charming singer to lead the production. Playing an instrument is an advantage but not essential. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor. The role requires delivery of dialogue. Ability to do an Irish accent is preferable but not essential. Playing age 45 to 60. Comedy experience is an advantage.

LEAD VOCALIST WHO PLAYS ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO PORTRAY MALE IDENTIFYING ROLE

Seeking musician/vocalist with great stamina toplay male identifying role. Think ‘Choir of Man’ meets ‘The Pogues’. Vocal range: Tenor. Irish Accent preferable but not essential. The role requires delivery of dialogue Playing age 21-35. Must play acoustic guitar.

LEAD VOCALIST WHO PLAYS TRADITIONAL IRISH INSTRUMENTS TO PORTRAY MALE IDENTIFYING ROLE

LEAD VOCALISTS/MUSICIANS:

Seeking excellent vocalists/musicians with great stamina and showmanship. Styles to include pop/rock, contemporary, folk styles. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor. Playing age 21-35. Must play at least one of the below instruments:

  • Mandolin
  • Bouzouki
  • Tin whistle
  • Irish flute
  • Bodhran
  • Uilleann pipes
  • Banjo

LEAD VOCALIST TO PLAY FEMALE IDENTIFYING ROLE

LEAD VOCALISTS:

Seeking powerhouse vocalists with great stamina. Styles to include pop/rock,contemporary and folk. Vocalists to play Female-identified roles need a strong mix/belt - Mezzo range. Playing age 25-35.

VOCALIST WHO PLAYS TRADITIONAL IRISH INSTRUMENTS TO PLAY FEMALE IDENTIFYING ROLE

Seeking strong vocalists with great stamina who also play a traditional Irish instrument used in Irish folk music. Styles to include pop, contemporary and folk. Vocal Range: Mezzo/soprano. Playing age 21-35. Must play at least one of the below instruments:

  • Mandolin
  • Bouzouki
  • Tin whistle
  • Irish flute
  • Bodhran
  • Uilleann pipes
  • Banjo

VIOLIN/FIDDLE PLAYER TO PLAY FEMALE IDENTIFYING ROLE

Fiddle player with an extensive knowledge of traditional Irish music and great stage presence to play female-identified role. Think show fiddle for example Vanessa May, Bond, Escala etc. Playing Age - 21-40. Although not essential vocals are a distinct advantage.

DANCERS TO PLAY FEMALE IDENTIFYING ROLES

Seeking fit, athletic, and technically trained dancers with a strong background in jazz, ballet, pointe work, contemporary/lyrical and commercial. Training in Irish Dance (hard shoe/soft shoe) is desirable but not essential. Female-identifying dancers should have lean silhouettes and be able to perform in 3” heels. Gymnastics and tumbling skills are a plus. Height requirement 5’3 - 5’7.

DATES AND DETAILS

  • Rehearsals begin 7th October 2024 with production rehearsals beginning week commencing 21st October.
  • Last show and commencement of contract will be 23rd December 2024
  • Payment is industry standard and will be paid weekly. Fee is to include up to 8 shows per week. Any additional shows will be paid pro rata.
  • Rehearsals will be in London.
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