Kinky Boots might have played its final Broadway performance in April, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck if you want to put on those fantastic red boots. The North Carolina Theatre is casting for their upcoming production of this fabulous shoe adventure.
When:
Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:00 am (EDT)
Where:
North Carolina Theatre Conservatory 3043 Barrow Drive Raleigh, NC 27616
Requirements:
- Prepare a brief contemporary musical theater song from the show or in the style of the show.
- Bring sheet music, in the correct key, as an accompanist will be provided.
- Bring a picture and resume, stapled together and your Equity card.
- Bring dance shoes (heels where applicable) and clothes in case you are asked to stay and dance.
Roles:
- CHARLIE PRICE: 20’s – early 30’s. The character is male. Handsome, leading man, privileged, but likable — his father owns the shoe factory. Must have a great rock voice, ability to move and be a strong actor.
- LOLA: 30’s–40’s. African American. Character is male. Sings C3–B4 (with one top C). Amazing vocalist specializing in pop, jazz blues, and gospel styles. Strong comedic actor with enormous emotional range. Physically challenging role; requiring an incredible performer comfortable wearing everything from full glamour drag to nothing but boxing trunks.
- LAUREN: 20’s. Character is female. Beautiful, but quirky working-class girl who works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart. Terrific comedic actress, with great singing voice.
- NICOLA: 20’s. Character is female. Charlie’s girlfriend since school. Sophisticated looks. She is a social climber, driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Must have a great pop voice.
- DON: 30’s–40’s. Character is male. Rich bari-tenor voice with a strong falsetto. Lola’s nemesis. Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Has a menacing physicality. Least likely to be seen on a runway in kinky boots. Strong actor required.
- GEORGE: 40’s–50’s. Character is male. Strong actor with good singing voice. Factory Manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved and tightly wound.
- YOUNG CHARLIE: Boy, to play 10 years old. Caucasian. This is Charlie as a ten-year-old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. Must have a great voice.
- YOUNG LOLA: Boy, to play 10 years old. African-American. This is Lola as a ten-year-old boy whose father wants him to be a boxer, but he already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. Must have a great voice and comfortable wearing high heels during the show.