Hippodrome State Theatre
Gainesville, FL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, March 19, 2026

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

SPT

$643 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

The Hippodrome Theatre is seeking performers for the upcoming production of Million Dollar Quartet, the electrifying musical inspired by the legendary recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. (See breakdown.)

PREPARATION

Prepare a brief song in the style of 1950s rock, rockabilly, country, or early rock and roll. Actors auditioning for musician roles should be prepared to play their instrument. Bring a headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Hippodrome State Theatre

25 SE 2nd Pl

Gainesville, FL 32601-6567

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Evans Haile, choral director

Calypso Hadad, choreographer

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals Begin: April 7, 2026

Opening Night: April 24, 2026

Closing Performance: May 24, 2026

Location: Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville, Florida

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

About the Show:

On December 4, 1956, four rock-and-roll legends gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what became one of the greatest jam sessions in music history. Million Dollar Quartet brings that moment to life with iconic songs including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and more.

Elvis Presley – Rising rock-and-roll star who already left Sun Records for RCA at the time of the session.

Johnny Cash – Country and rockabilly singer known for his deep voice and storytelling songs.

Jerry Lee Lewis [CAST] – Wild, energetic pianist nicknamed “The Killer.”

Carl Perkins – Guitarist famous for writing Blue Suede Shoes.

Sam Phillips – Owner of Sun Records and the man who brought these artists together.

Dyanne [CAST] – Elvis’s girlfriend (fictionalized character in the musical); she sings several numbers including Fever.

Fluke – Studio engineer at Sun Studio.

Jay Perkins – Carl Perkins’ brother and bandmate

SALARY

SPT $643 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

UNION

AEA