Walnut Street Theatre is seeking submissions from LOCAL PHILADELPHIA actors and actor/musicians for some roles in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. All actors WILL play their instruments live.
1st Rehearsal: September 9, 2025
Performances: September 30 - November 2, 2025
ELVIS PRESLEY– 20s; male; Singer/guitar player. Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career toward becoming the undisputed "King of Rock 'n' Roll". Must be familiar with his music and be able to play guitar.
JERRY LEE LEWIS – 20s; male; singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” A superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus.
CARL PERKINS – mid 20s; male; singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; An excellent lead guitarist..
BROTHER JAY – mid 20s; male- Upright Bass player, brother of Carl Perkins. Must be a strong actual bassist who has a couple lines.
FLUKE – mid 20s; male –Rock drummer. Must be a strong actual drummer, who will have a couple lines.
For consideration, please email a headshot and resume to [email protected] by January 27, 2025.
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Walnut Street Theatre is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
