Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Musical
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ITA / Class C / Sector 2
Deadline:
Mar 9, 2022
Auditions:
Auditions will be by video submission
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Comments
Please note that the roles of Bernadette and Shirley have already been cast.
Storyline
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert tells the funny and moving story of three drag performers who set off from Sydney across the Australian desert in a battered old tour bus christened "Priscilla". The show contains over 20 classic pop and disco hits such as "I Will Survive", "I Love The Nightlife" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". "Priscilla" is an Ensemble show that incorporates the cast in multiple featured roles and group musical numbers. All characters must have a believable Australian accent.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mitzi / Tick | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description Dance, singing and lip-synching ability essential with an unremarkable and essentially straight exterior, Tick is a discontented drag queen, the best in the business, his journey from disillusionment to fulfillment through being reunited with his son is the central core of the story. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Felicia / Adam | Male 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Outstanding dance, singing and lip-synching ability essential. Well-builty, flashy, young drag queen and born performer with a more than occasional bitchy streak. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Bob | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description Strong acting ability with one song. A mechanic, manly, soft-hearted Aussie bloke. Has a fascination with Bernadette whom he saw perform in "Les Girls" in Sydney more than 20 years ago. May also be required to sing and dance in some ensemble numbers. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | The Divas (x3) | Female 20 - 40 Years old |
Description Three women who carry the musical weight of the show. Sassy, strong and sexy, these women lead us through some of the greatest hits of the last decades. All ethnicities welcome but brilliant vocalists in the Disco-belt style with flexible range and strong movers a must. Will also be part of the female ensemble. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Marion | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description A hotel entertainment manager - Mother of 8-year-old Benjamin and estranged wife of Tick. Strong, direct and forthright woman who takes charge but is incredibly accepting of her role as a single mother. There is a deep, unconventional affection between her and Tick. Strong singing and acting required. Will be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers as well. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Cynthia | Female 20 - 35 Years old |
Description Asian/Eurasian woman. Bob's feisty wife. A frustrated performer of obscure "stage tricks" which make her very popular at the local pub. Character acting, singing and dancing ability essential. Will be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Miss Understanding | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Black/African-Canadian man. Fabulous drag queen with great comic hosting ability. Sets up the tone of the show - must be able to work a crowd well and look brilliant in drag. Ability to deliver Tina turner numbers convincingly a must. Character acting, singing and dancing a must. Will be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers. Will also understudy lead roles as appropriate. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Frank | Male 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Tough miner bloke with violent tendencies. A hardened resident of mining town Coober Pedy. Tall, strapping and very outback Australian. Character acting, singing and dancing ability required. Will also be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers. Will also understudy some lead and/or ensemble tracks. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jimmy | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Black/African-Canadian man. Friendly indigenous Australian bloke whom the queens run into in the desert. Innocent charm and great movement skills - any traditional dance a huge plus. Character acting, singing and dancing ability required. Will be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers. Will also understudy Miss Understanding. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Young Bernadette / Farrah | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Young Bernadette: the epitome of grace and glamour -- gender illusion rather than drag -- "Les Girls" at its most alluring. Farrah: Young, beautiful and sassy drag queen. Must be a brilliant mover and look stunning and believable as a woman. Character acting, singing and dancing ability required. Will be required to sing and dance in ensemble numbers. Will also understudy either Felicia or Mitzi. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Benji | Male 7 - 12 Years old |
Description Featured child role. Son of Tick and his estranged wife, Marion. Marion has raised Benji to be a sweet and open-minded young boy who is supportive of his Father's lifestyle. Requires a good child actor who sings. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Male Ensemble (x6) | Male 20 - 35 Years old |
Description Excellent dancers who sing well to play a variety of ensemble characters. Will also understudy some lead and/or ensemble tracks. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Female Ensemble (x2) | Female 20 - 35 Years old |
Description Strong singers with solid dance ability to perform in ensemble numbers and to understudy the female roles and the Divas. Believable Australian accent essential. | ||