NY Theatricals
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Mark York

DESCRIPTION

Casting upcoming staged reading of 'The Porker Sisters,' a musical by Mark York. The reading will take place on Monday, October 14th, 2024 in midtown Manhattan, with rehearsals taking place from 10/10 - 10/14. Additional music rehearsals will be held in late September with the actors playing Boareen, Porcine, and Pigeen. Pays total stipend of $200 for all rehearsals and closed-door industry reading.

ABOUT THE SHOW
The Porker Sisters tells the story of the Three Little Pigs: Boareen, Porcine and Pigeen Hogg. B.B. Wolf, of the Huff & Puff Talent Agency, transforms them into a singing sensation, bringing them on tour from Oinklahoma City to Hogg Kong.

To preview music and learn more, visit
nytheatricals.com/the-porker-sisters

Please submit 1 uptempo and 1 ballad in style of the show—COMEDY IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Submissions accepted via email to [email protected]. Submissions are due 9/23/2024, and are accepted on a rolling basis; submitting early is recommended.

PRODUCTION TEAM
Mark York, Book/Music/Lyrics
Andree Newport, Director
Aaron Gandy, Music Director

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

BOAREEN HOGG (Female, 20-30)
Alto. The tough, all business pig. Street smart. Has the gentility of a barracuda. Too rough for most men. Sings in tight 3-part harmony with her sisters, similar to the style of The Andrew Sisters.

PORCINE HOGG (Female, 20-30)
Mezzo. The sex pig. All men gravitate to her. She just wants to be adored. A Beauty and the center of attention. Sings in tight 3-part harmony with her sisters, similar to the style of The Andrew Sisters.

PIGEEN HOGG (Female, 20-30)
Soprano with solid mix. The naive pig. Tries to see good in everything. The runt. (The dreamer). Sings in tight 3-part harmony with her sisters, similar to the style of The Andrew Sisters.

B.B. WOLF (Male, 30-45)
Baritone. Sleazy agent of “Huff & Puff Talent Agency”. Will do anything to get what he wants. Always plotting something up his sleeve. Must be a good/smooth mover.

JERRY VERMIN (Male, 20-30)
Tenor. An innocent, shy little weasel. The Porker Sisters’ songwriter. Devoted to writing. Hard worker. Very loyal. Nerd with a Huge heart.

SLIM CHICKENS + OTHERS (Male, 25-45)
Baritone or tenor. Ensemble track to play multiple roles in ensemble-driven show; Slim Chickens (Announcer at the Hamlet County Fair), Rock Weiller (Show Host of WPIG-TV), Ferret Flasher (New Pork City Street Person), Samuel Goldfish (Hoggywood Mogul), and others. Comedic timing and character voices are a must.

RUDEE ROOSTER + OTHERS (Male, 25-45)
Baritone or tenor. Ensemble track to play multiple roles in ensemble-driven show; Rudee Rooster (Owner of The Henhouse), Pierre Poodle (Owner of The Poodle Palace), Palomino (Costume Designer at Goldfish Studios), and others. Comedic timing and character voices are a must.

MERYL SHEEP + OTHERS (Female, 25-45)
Soprano with optional high C. Ensemble track to play multiple roles in ensemble-driven show; Meryl Sheep (Singer at Hamlet County Fair), Hare Whore (New Pork City Street Person), Placard Girl (Works at the Dogville Circuit), Dresser (at Goldfish Studios), and others. Comedic timing and character voices are a must.

DURATION

Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024

SALARY

$200.00 – $200.00 per gig

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