Hello there! We are thrilled that you are submitting an initial self-tape for HEARTBREAK HOTEL – THE ELVIS PRESLEY STORY at the John W. Engeman Theater!
PLEASE TAPE THE FOLLOWING FOR THIS INITIAL SUBMISSION:
-Begin with a slate: Name, Height and Location (please be specific about which neighborhood you reside in). Confirm that you are available on November 21st and November 22nd for the in-person callback in NYC. If you are not, just let us know in the slate and submit your tape anyway! Also, let us know if you play instruments, which ones and at which level.
-A 16-32 bar song cut of your own in the style of or from the show. Elvis Presley songs are highly encouraged. (If submitting for Ann Margaret or Frank Sinatra or a Blues/Gospel Character, we’d love a song that reflects that specific style and sensibility.)
-PICK ONE side from the packet for your requested role to tape – Whatever side you like best. Sides can be accessed below. We only need ONE!
-If you play an instrument, please submit a brief clip of your playing for us. We are seeking actor/singer/instrumentalists for all roles.
-A brief dance/movement clip or reel if you have one.
Please note: This theatre cannot provide housing for all of the performers, but provides transportation to and from the theatre from NYC. If you do not have access to NYC/Tri-State area housing, please let us know in your slate.
ACCESS MATERIAL BELOW:
ELVIS PRESLEY (Click here to access sides)
*Elvis must play guitar. If you can play for your song submission, we’d love it. If not, definitely include a clip of your playing for us.
COLONEL TOM PARKER (Click here to access sides)
GLADYS PRESLEY (Click here to access sides)
YOUNG “KID” ELVIS (Click here to access sides)
SAM PHILLIPS/ VERNON (Click here to access sides)
*For this track, please pick ONE Sam side and ONE Vernon side to tape for this initial submission.
SCOTTY MOORE/ LEAD GUITARIST (Click here to access sides)
*Scotty must play guitar. If you can play for your song submission, we’d love it. If not, definitely include a clip of your playing for us.
BILL BLACK/ UPRIGHT BASSIST (Click here to access the side)
*Bill must play the Upright Bass. Please be sure to include a clip of your playing for us.
DJ/OTHERS
*There are no sides for this role to prepare. But, DJ must be a solid drummer. Please include a clip of your drum set playing for us.
ROY BROWN/ OTHERS (Click here to access the side)
DEWEY/ FRANK SINATRA/ OTHERS (Click here to access material)
*For this track, please pick ONE Dewey side and ONE Frank side to tape for this initial submission.
STAGE MANAGER/ OTHERS (Click here to access the side)
SISTER ROSETTA THARPE/OTHERS
*There are no sides for this role to prepare. But, Sister Rosetta Tharpe must be a strong blues singer. A blues song is preferred for this role.
BETTY/ OTHERS (Click here to access sides)
MARION/ OTHERS (Click here to access sides)
PRISCILLA PRESLEY/ OTHERS (Click here to access sides)
DIXIE/ ANN MARGARET/ OTHERS (Click here to access sides)
REVEREND BREWSTER/ OTHERS (Click here to access sides)
ENSEMBLE
*If you are submitting for Ensemble only, please choose the packet above that best suits you – ie: the role you would most likely cover. You may want to research the people listed above, as they are mostly real people, to know which one best fits your personality. Pick just ONE of the sides for us.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected]
PS. Don’t be a Hound Dog – get your tape in on time! 🙂
