S: Is for Spiderman

So you want to be on Broadway? You think you have the chops to knock the world on your feet? Well here's the chance. SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark directed by Julie Taymor (Across The Universe, Frida, The Lion King on Broadway) with music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge (from U2) will be holding open casting calls at major cities across the country starting next week. That elusive Web Musical is seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,’ ‘Mary Jane,’ and ‘Female Lead Villian.’ Dynamic rock/pop voices as well as those in band in band. Don't worry if you have no experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition (I'm seeing American Idol here). Open casting calls are being organized by Telsey + Company (Rent, Across The Universe, Sex & The City, Wicked) and will be held Monday, April 13; 10 AM – 5PM) at The Knitting Factory 74 Leonard Street.

The production is looking for candidates to fill the following roles (both principals and understudies):

PETER PARKER – Male. 16-20’s. Must have a great rock tenor voice. Can be nerdy with understated sex appeal and a good sense of humor.

MARY JANE – Female. 16-20’s. Beautiful girl next door. Strong pop/rock singing voice required.

LEAD FEMALE VILLAIN – Female. 25?35 years old. All ethnicities encouraged. Must have an amazing rock voice. Think Sinead O’Connor with a Middle Eastern /Bulgarian/Greek twist. Foreign and/or world music types are great. Foreign accents are great.

WHAT TO BRING:
All interested people should bring a snapshot or photo of themselves and a brief pop/rock or rock song to sing. Please note that no accompanist or audio equipment will be provided.

For more information, updated casting call information, or if you are not able to attend any of the above casting calls, please e-mail: SpiderManCasting@gmail.com.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will open in New York on Thursday, February 18, 2010 and that is a F.A.C.T