Musical
Billy & the Dreamerz Showcase
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Musical
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
CAEA Festival Policy
Deadline:
June 1, 2022
Auditions:
Self tape
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
Rehearsal Space at Art Bay, Bay/Dundas St, Toronto.
Performance Venue Ada Slaight Hall, 585 Dundas St E.
Rehearsal times flexible around work schedules.
Performances - must be able to attend all 7 performances - Fringe schedule coming soon.
Performance Venue Ada Slaight Hall, 585 Dundas St E.
Rehearsal times flexible around work schedules.
Performances - must be able to attend all 7 performances - Fringe schedule coming soon.
Storyline
Set in the UK of the 1980s, four young immigrants try to find their way in a white, working-class town. These tropical fish out of water, find their purpose in music. When they win a national music contest, they are awarded the ultimate prize - a tour of the USA. When tragedy strikes, they must navigate between opportunity & obligation.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MARIA | Female 18 - 30 Years old |
Description Hispanic, female, her Mother teaches Spanish at the Portsmouth Polytechnic. She is strong, intelligent, a gifted artist and musician but is shy about her own talents. Driven by her conscience, she is beautiful and at times fiery. Hispanic, mixed race, no accent, playing age 18 to 30. Any Vocal range, 2 solos & ensemble piece. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | TREVOR | Male 18 - 30 Years old |
Description Male, South Asian. He is innocent, compassionate and lacks filters when speaking. A sweet character that lets his music do the talking. South Asian, Southeast Asian, mixed race, playing age 20 to 30. Any vocal range, only singing in ensemble piece. | ||