Six the Musical Cast Audition Information and Casting Brief 20210310

SIX THE MUSICAL – CAST AUDITION INFORMATION AND CASTING BRIEF as of 10 MARCH 2021

Following a successful premiere sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House in early 2020, SIX the Musical is planning a return to Australian stages in late 2021.

Critically acclaimed across the UK with a soundtrack which stormed up the pop charts, SIX is “the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre” (✭✭✭✭✭ The Evening Standard) that everyone is losing their head over. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. All this time, the six wives of Henry VIII have been reduced to a single rhyme—so they picked up a pen and a microphone. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, they take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of twenty-first century girl power.

It has been a meteoric rise for the creators, Cambridge graduates Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss who co- wrote the book, lyrics and music. The first original musical from the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society, SIX blew away audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe and played to sell out houses on London’s West End, for which it received five Olivier Award nominations. SIX also played to sold out houses throughout the UK, North America and on Broadway. Lucy Moss is now in the record books as the youngest female director to direct a Broadway musical.

SIX the Musical is brought to the stage by creative team; Toby Marlow (Writer), Lucy Moss (Writer/Director), Jamie Armitage (Director), Carrie-Anne Ingrouille (Choreography), Joe Beighton (Music Supervision), Tom Curran (Orchestrations), Emma Bailey (Set Design), Gabriella Slade (Costume Design), Tim Deiling (Lighting Design), Paul Gatehouse (Sound Design)

The creative team for the Australian auditions will be Sharon Millerchip - Associate Director, Stephen Amos – Associate Music Supervisor and Ella Burns – Auditions Dance Associate

Originating Producers: Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles

Australian Producers: Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Linda Bewick

Casting Director: Lynne Ruthven

PRODUCTION DATES & CONTRACT PERIODS:

• Cast rehearsals proposed to commence early October 2021 • The first season proposed to commence in early November 2021 followed by a proposed Australasian tour 2021/2022 • Publicity dates and costume fittings will be required in advance of these dates (to be advised)

AUDITION DATES:

• MELBOURNE audition dates (including Melbourne finals) subject to change Monday 29 March to Thursday 1 April 2021 (inclusive)

• SYDNEY audition dates (including Sydney finals) subject to change Wednesday 7 April to Saturday 10 April 2021 (inclusive)

All auditionees will need to be available for all the audition dates in one of the above cities to be considered for this production.

SIX THE MUSICAL CASTING GUIDELINES:

Role: Catherine of Aragon • Requires a great pop voice - inspirations include Beyoncé & Shakira • Must be a sensationally strong singer, dancer and actor. Triple threats mandatory • Strong dance required, with commercial dance experience of benefit • Good comedic instincts and ability to interact with an audience • Gigging with bands is a plus for the vocal style of the show (please add this information to your CV if relevant) • An incredible singer with the vocal range of F below middle C, ideally to G two octaves above middle C

Role: Swing/s • Swing performers required to cover all the SIX WIVES of Henry VIII (Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr) • Requires a great pop voice - Inspirations include: Beyoncé & Shakira / Lilly Allen & Avril Lavigne / Adele & Sia / Nicki Minaj & Rihanna / Ariana Grande & Britney Spears / Alicia Keys & Emeli Sandé • Must be a sensationally strong singer, dancer and actor. Triple threats mandatory • Strong dance required, with commercial dance experience of benefit • Good comedic instincts and ability to interact with an audience • Gigging with bands is a plus for the vocal style of the show (please add this information to your CV if relevant) • Vocal range: F below middle C to A two octaves above middle C

The Production will be appointing a Dance Captain from the within either the onstage or Swing performers. Please note any previous relevant experience on your CV. The Dance Captain is required to be an exceptional commercial dancer.

Looking to cast the most exceptionally talented triple threat performers. This production recognises the diversity of the Australian performing community and we seek to foster realistic and creative representations of Australia on our stages including performers from all diverse backgrounds.

If you are confident you can fulfill a role and the production requirements, you should apply for an audition. Performers can self-submit or via an agent/manager.

SIX the Musical is a committed equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, disability, identity and experience. SIX the Musical is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive audition environment that is free from discrimination, harassment & bullying.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Please submit via an agent/manager or self submission to: Lynne Ruthven – Casting Director Email: [email protected]

Please be sure to include ALL the following information: • Full name • Principal place of residence, suburb and postcode. Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia with the ability to work in Australia & New Zealand. • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by early October 2021 to apply • Audition city • Agent’s details (if applicable) / contact details • One current head and shoulders photo • One current full-length photo • Vocal range • Current CV • Any other relevant information you need to provide the Production in regard to the requirements of this casting brief. • Role - Please refer to character descriptions the role requirements above. You are welcome to submit for a particular role, however the audition team may request you to audition for another role.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS – CLOSE OF BUSINESS COB MONDAY 15 MARCH 2021

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE IS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME BETWEEN THE CLOSE OF SUBMISSIONS AND THE FIRST AUDITION DATE

IMPORTANT PRODUCTION INFORMATION: • The Production of SIX the Musical includes theatrical haze, strobe lighting effects, loud music & pyrotechnics. • Performers cast in SIX are required to wear in-ear monitor ear buds during the performance for music foldback & cues and be comfortable dancing in 2.5” to 3” heel commercial dance boots. • The Production is 75 minutes in duration with no interval and performers are onstage for the duration of the show.

IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION: • The Casting office will be in contact if you are successful in being offered an audition. • For those who are successful in receiving an audition, you will be sent a booking email with all relevant information, including SIX the Musical material to prepare for your audition. • Please note that auditionees may be photographed and recorded as part of their participation in the audition process for casting purposes. • Auditions are at the risk of the auditionee. • Auditionees may be asked to be recorded, either inside or outside the audition room, with such recording to possibly be used for promotional content of the production process including, but not limited to; news stories, programing for broadcast and social media. Such recording will be voluntary without compensation. • Auditionees will be asked to read and sign acceptance of SIX the Musical Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment & Bullying Policy and Complaints Handling and Investigation Procedure. These are distributed in advance of your audition. • Auditionees will need to comply with the SIX the Musical COVID Safety Plan at all times as applicable on the date of auditions. The COVID Safety Plan will be sent to auditionees just prior to the commencement of auditions.