Norwegian Cruise Line Australian Auditions
Priscilla Queen of the Desert & Other Shows | November 2016
Male & Female | Dancers & Singers
Norwegian Creative Studios will be holding auditions in Australia in November for dancers and singers to fill roles in the at-sea production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Auditions are by appointment only.
Directed by Dean Bryant, Priscilla Queen of the Desert will be cruising around the Mediterranean on the Norwegian Epic from January 18 2017 to August 27 2017. Auditions specifically for Priscilla will be held in Sydney on Nov 1 and Melbourne on Nov 12.
Australian Casting Director Lisa Campbell will be looking to fill the roles of Bernadette, Mitzi/Tick, Felicia/Adam, Bob and The Divas. All auditionees must have a strong voice suitable for the music in Priscilla, which is written in the contemporary style of the 70s and 80s. Vocal gymnastics, embellishments and improvisation are not a requirement. Campbell wants to hear a clear contemporary tone and a natural, uncontrived pop/contemporary vocal approach to the songs.
See more information on the roles being cast below. For appointment consideration, submit interest to priscilla_AU@norwegiancreativestudios.com.
Norwegian are also auditioning in Australia for other multiple roles aboard their ships in other productions. Please visit norwegiancreativestudios.com/auditions for full details.
AUDITION DATES
Sydney – October 31 & November 1
Adelaide – November 5
Brisbane – November 7 & 8
Melbourne – November 10, 11 & 12
2017 PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT ROLES
BERNADETTE: Lead
Role Gender: Male
Age Range: 35 – 55
Role Description: Outstanding straight acting, dance, singing (range adaptable) and lip-synching ability essential. A quietly dignified transsexual who must be convincing as an older woman who was once the star performer of ‘Les Girls’. The mother of the group, Bernadette is glamorous, oozing Old Hollywood charm with rapier wit and sensitivity. Must be able to be convincing and touching in her attraction and growing relationship with Bob. Leading role that was played in film version by Terence Stamp.
Fees and Agreements: Union/Non Union Pay Rates: US$1100/wk
MITZI/TICK: Lead
Role Gender: Male
Age Range: 30 – 45
Role Description: Outstanding straight acting, dance, singing (baritone – tenor) and lip-synching ability essential. With an unremarkable and essentially straight exterior, Tick is a discontented drag queen, the best in the business. Estranged husband of Marion and absent father to 8-year-old Benjamin, his journey from disillusionment to fulfillment through being reunited with his son is the central core of the story. Leading role that was played in film version by Hugo Weaving.
Fees and Agreements: Union/Non Union Pay Rates: US$1100/wk
FELICIA/ADAM: Lead
Role Gender: Male
Age Range: 20 – 29
Role Description: Very well maintained physical features with outstanding character acting, dance, singing (tenor) and lip-synching ability essential. A flashy, young drag queen and born performer with a more than occasional bitchy streak. Provocative and outspoken he has a tendency to get himself into trouble with both friends and complete strangers. Will also cover the male singer for Burn The Floor. Leading role that was played in film version by Guy Pearce.
Fees and Agreements: Union/Non Union Pay Rates: US$1100/wk
THE DIVAS: Supporting
Role Gender: Female
Age Range: 20 – 29
Role Description: Sassy and strong, these women lead us through some of the greatest hits of the last decades. All shapes and sizes welcome – but brilliant vocalists in the disco-belt style a must. Will also be part of the female ensemble as well as cover the female singer for Burn The Floor.
Fees and Agreements: Union/Non Union Pay Rates: US$850/wk
BOB: Supporting
Role Gender: Male
Age Range: 40 – 60
Role Description: Strong acting ability with one song. A mechanic. Typical laconic attitude, soft hearted Aussie bloke who spent years wandering around the world only to find he was better off where he started. Has a fascination with Bernadette whom he saw perform in ‘Les Girls’ in Sydney more than 20 years ago.
Fees and Agreements: Union/Non Union Pay Rates: US$850/wk
