BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story
US National Tour 2016
After the success of our 2015 US National Tour, BUDDY is on the road again, this time for early 2016.
We are now looking for versatile and dynamic actors and actresses who can act, sing and play a variety of musical instruments.
Details for the roles we have in the show are below and if you think you are right and want to be part of the most exciting and best feel-good show around, please send us your headshot, resume and a video submission link that showcases your specific musical and acting talents to the address below. Subsequent auditions by appointment will follow.
casting@buddyshow.com
Please let us know:
• Where you live
• Your age range
• Which role(s) you feel you are suitable for
• Which instruments you can play to a high standard
• Your resume and headshot, and links to any video show reels showcasing your skills specific talents.
BUDDY ROLES (with ideal ages – please note: each actor must be able to sing and move well)
We define the show around the talent that is available. Experience and training are not necessary but ability is a prerequisite for the show
Buddy Holly - 18-25, dynamic and charismatic with excellent guitar skills and the desire to lead the company and thrill audiences as the world’s first rock & roller
Jerry Allison - 18-25, cheeky, fun, must have excellent drumming skills
Joe B Mauldin - 18-25, serious and talented bass player. Stand-up Bass playing required
The Big Bopper - 22-30, larger than life, irrepressible, warm and engaging, must have an excellent singing voice. Key song is ‘Chantilly Lace’
Ritchie Valens - 17-22, a whirlwind of energy, young and good looking. Must have an excellent singing voice for his key song ‘La Bamba’
Maria Elena - 20-25, classy, attractive and intelligent with subtle sense of humour, must be able to sing and move well. Ability to play piano an advantage but not a requirement.
Hipockets Duncan - 30-45, Buddy’s first manager and family friend, old-school country & western DJ who doesn’t understand rock & roll. Warm, big hearted enthusiasm for the boy he wants to make a star. Excellent sax/brass instrument and/or piano an advantage
Norman Petty - 28-35, keen businessman with an ear for the next big thing, and a brilliant sound engineer and pioneer. Perhaps a little too serious for the young at heart. Excellent brass/saxophone and/or piano an advantage
Vi Petty - 28-35, wife of Norman. Good 'ol down-home wife who makes the coffee and looks after Norman and the recording artists. Kind, enthusiastic and humorous. Also contributes on piano to many songs and so excellent piano skills an advantage
Apollo Performers - 20-35, of African-American descent. The regular stars of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Could be male or female. Sharp, engaging with great comic timing. Must have excellent soul/R&B voice as their key song is ‘Shout’. Brass instrument an advantage
The Company (Swing actor/musician) - 18-35, adaptable intelligent actor/actress with a tool bag full of instruments. Guitar, bass and drums an advantage.
There will be a short hiatus for Christmas.
