NOISE BOYS
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
NORWEGIAN PR1MA
Auditions Monday 7th November 2022 in London
Producer : Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Director : Nic Doodson
Musical Supervisor : Jack Blume
Choreographer : Douglas Mills
Dates :
- Rehearsals in Tampa on or about 6th February 2023
- Embark the Norwegian PR1MA: on or about 5 March 2023
End of Contract: approx. 6 to 8 months onboard
Fees :
Excellent fees and terms for these roles to be advised to auditionees.
For the second cast on Norwegian Pr1ma, we are seeking highly skilled singers, rappers, tap dancers, beatboxers and multi-instrumentalists for an exciting new production of THE NOISE BOYS.
Mixing tap dancing, beatboxing, rap, singing and instrumental skills, this show explores exciting new musical and percussive collaborations between artists at the very top of their game.
Nic Doodson Productions is a production company that has created hit shows and groups for over 20 years. Creations include a cappella supergroup THE MAGNETS, the hit a cappella and beatboxing show GOBSMACKED and current worldwide smash THE CHOIR OF MAN. NOISE BOYS premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019.
The Narrator
Role: Rapper, Singer & Storyteller
Identifies: Female
Ethnicity: Black, African Caribbean, Middle Eastern, North African or Asian
Nationality: Any, but with fluent English (UK/US/Australian accent)
Physicality: Any – but must be an absolute star.
Skills: Outstanding pop singer with strong ability to rap
Description: The Narrator is the conduit between the show and the audience. She is the person who explains to the audience what is going on and guides them through the show. She should be charming and empathetic and able to converse confidently with the audience and improvise and ad lib in conversation with the audience. The Narrator should be equally at home performing storytelling rap (in the style of Hamilton/In the Heights) and divaesque pop numbers (think Ariana Grande).
BEATBOXERS:
Highly skilled beatboxers with a wide variety of sounds and effects. Should be highly efficient at keeping time with both in-ear click and without click. Additional skill using loopstations, notably the BOSS RC-505 would be preferable, though not 100% required. Beatboxers can be any nationality, ethnicity, and gender identity. 18 and older.
TAPPERS:
Highly skilled rhythm tappers, in the style of “American Tap.” Acrobatic and/or clowning skills advantageous. Tappers can be any nationality, ethnicity, and gender identity. 18 and older.
We positively and actively encourage applications from performers of all heritages, ethnicities and gender identity.
All performers will be required to have a valid passport and to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.
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Job Description
A production team is seeking three strong male actors ages 40–50 for the development and eventual production of ACT TWO, a one-act play by Robyn Dickinson, based in the Bromsgrove/South Birmingham area. The play follows three lifelong friends whose decades of friendship and banter conceal the things that matter most. Described as funny, raw, and human, the production features three substantial roles and aims to encourage conversations around men’s mental health while supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform one of three substantial male roles in ACT TWO
- Participate in the play’s initial research and development process
- Collaborate on character and script development
- Bring authenticity, humor, and emotional depth to the role
- Work collaboratively with the writer and other performers
- Participate in the eventual production, subject to development and funding
Requirements
- Male actors ages 40–50
- Strong acting and character-development skills
- R&D or new-writing experience preferred
- Comfortable working with material involving friendship and men’s mental health
- Interested actors should contact the production for an audition pack
Compensation
Initial R&D is unpaid.
