COTTON CLUB PARADE

New York auditions for the world premiere of the Cotton Club Parade. A new collaboration between Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center and City Center Encores! 

WHEN: Monday, August 8th, 2011

WHERE: Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, Studio 17 D, New York, NY

9:00 AM Tap Sign Up

10:00 AM African male and female tappers in their 20s-30s

Men:         Should have rhythm, elegance, and panache.  Singing is a plus but not necessary.  Bring tap shoes and if you sing, sheet music to sing from.

Women:     Should tap and sing in the style of Cora La Redd.  Principal role.  Bring tap shoes, sheet music to sing from and dress in clothes that move with you.

Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBb9hTyLjfM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzZ1pqcQI1g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdW2QD0Dcak

1:00PM:    CONTEMPORARY DANCER SIGN UP

2:00 PM:   African American eccentric and contemporary male dancers in their 20s-30s with great isolations skills (Hip Hop, Popping, Crunking, Crumping,etc.) who can move in the style of Snake Hips Tucker.  Come prepared with your own routine and bring your own CD.  You do not need to dance to standards or music in the style of the show. 

Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4ww-MmAY4

Bring a head shot and resume stapled together

Accompanist provided

If you are unable to attend the audition, please send a photo and resume to:

Laura Stanczyk Casting

c/o Cotton Club Parade

1674 Broadway, Suite 703

New York, NY  10019

cottonclubcasting@gmail.com

DO NOT CALL!