Auditions

AUDITIONS

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Artistic Team:

Director/Choreographer: Sara Brodie
Musical Director: Richard Marrett

Performance Season:

Wednesday, 22nd September – Saturday, 2nd October 2021
Isaac Theatre Royal

Rehearsal Period:

Music rehearsals commence 15th July 2021.
Staging rehearsals commence 01st August 2021.

Audition Dates and Details:

Friday, 14th May 4pm – 9.30pm
Saturday, 15th May 10am – 4.00pm

Audition appointments will be allocated once application has been received.

Showbiz Christchurch is a not-for-profit society established for community participation and enjoyment of musicals.

Cast Details:

• Buddy Holly - leading role - cover– high baritone, electric guitar skills to a high standard
• Jerry Allison - cover; drums to a high standard
• Joe Maudlin- cover; double bass to a high standard
• Tommy 4th Cricket; electric guitar to a good standard
• Maria Elena
• Hi Pockets Duncan - DJ
• Norm Petty
• Vi Petty; competent pianist
• Shirley
• Peggy Sue
• Mary Lou Sokolof - mezzo
• Marlena Madison - Apollo Singer
• Tyrone Jones - Apollo Singer
• Big Bopper - low baritone
• Ritchie Valens - high baritone or tenor
• Hayrider #1 - Fiddler
• Hayrider #2 - Double Bass Player
• Hayrider #3
• Apollo Performer #1 - strong, gospel/R&B sound
• Apollo Performer #2 - strong, gospel/R&B sound
• Murray Deutch
• Denzel Jefferson

All roles listed above are based on real people and you can find good imagery and information via Google.

Please email application with photo to auditions@showbiz.org.nz or post to:

Showbiz Christchurch,
PO Box 2185,
Christchurch 8140.

Applications close Wednesday 12th May.

Further information and the audition application form can be found below:

• Audition Pack (pdf)