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Our TV pilot, "88", is currently on the festival circuit and has gained critical acclaim at a number of festivals. We are about half way done with the festival rounds and will release it to the public this spring as we plan for our next film project!
88 is a pilot episodic for tv/web consideration.
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THE WEDDING SINGER CHARACTER BREAKDOWN AND WHAT TO PREPARE
*ALL INTERESTED PERFORMERS (FOR ANY ROLE) MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE DANCE CALL IF ATTENDING IN PERSON AUDITIONS*
*VOCAL AUDITIONS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMORIZED, JUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SONG*
ROBBIE HART
The lead singer of a band. The Adam Sandler role from the movie. A truly 'nice' guy that has a classic lead singer aura and a charismatic personality. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Also a bit of a dreamer. Must be able to play a little guitar live on stage. We will have a guitar on hand but feel free to bring your own.
What to Prepare:
It's Your Wedding Day - Measures 22-54
Somebody Kill Me Please - Measures 26-End (if you can accompany yourself, please do)
I Wanna Grow Old With You - Measures 1-25 (if you can accompany yourself, please do)
SAMMY
The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. A total guy's guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. The limo driver role from the movie.
What to Prepare:
Single - Measures 1 - 30
GEORGE
The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is the heart of the band and the glue that holds them together. Exuberant and sensitive. Dresses in a stylishly genderfluid manner. The perfect foil to Sammy's super guy attitude.
What to Prepare:
George's Prayer - Whole Song
JULIA
The Drew Barrymore role from the movie. Empathetic, caring, and brave. A hopeless romantic. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Looking for especially strong vocals to juxtapose her shy demeanor. *Please note that this role may be split with a company member. If so, the Julia understudy will perform the final weekend of the production and possible matinee on the second Saturday.*
What to Prepare:
If I Told You - Measures 52 - 78
Someday - Measures 5 - 36
HOLLY
Julia's cousin. Always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. Not shy on the outside.
What to Prepare:
Pop!- Measures 16 - 40
GLEN GUGLIA
The villain. Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money.
What to Prepare:
All About The Green - Measures 47-67
ROSIE
Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain "hip" despite her age. Must be comfortable with an 80s style rap. May double as ensemble. Open to all ages and will use make-up and costuming where needed.
What to Prepare:
Move That Thang - Measures 1 - 9
LINDA
Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie. Will double as ensemble. Damaged rockstar vibe.
What to Prepare:
A Note From Linda - Measures 5-22
ENSEMBLE (Looking for 4 (plus Rosie & Linda) will bring it to 6 total…may expand to 8 depending on numbers)
Couples - Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie
and will play a variety of other roles including impersonations of famous 80s celebrities, stock brokers, and wedding guests.
What to Prepare:
Will take vocal off any of the choices above from either musical
SWING - Our goal is to have a swing ready to go on in the ensemble with an ensemble member moving into a lead role as an understudy, if needed. This idea may change based on casting.
What to Prepare:
Will take vocal off any of the choices above from either musical