Broadway seeks Billy Elliots in Pittsburgh
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"Billy Elliot the Musical" will be holding open auditions in Pittsburgh on Saturday to find boys ages 9 through 12 to play the roles of "Billy" and "Michael" on Broadway.
Auditions will be at Reign Dance Productions, 7123 Saltsburg Road. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The show, with music by Elton John, is set against a British miners' strike and follows Billy's quest to become a dancer. The part of Billy requires a range of talents -- ballet, tap, street dance, singing, acting and dialect -- and plenty of stamina.
Audition requirements:
• Must be able to dance, sing and "act brilliantly!"
• Ages 9 through 12, and no taller than 4 feet, 10 inches.
• No broken voices.
• Bring: a recent photo, sneakers (and tap and ballet shoes if possible), plenty to drink, lots of energy and comfortable clothes (no leotards or tights).
No audition pieces needed. All ethnicities encouraged to attend. Boys should be prepared to stay all day, if needed. More information: www.bebilly.com.
First Published January 18, 2009 12:00 am
