Audition Call: showplace - The story of Steel Pier
Book by Rob Kristie
Music by Rob Kristie
Lyrics by Rob Kristie
Production Team
Directed by John Blackwell
Musical Director - Keith Elliot
Choreographer - Piper Byrne
Producer - Rob Kristie
Lighting/Sound - Gary Kochey
Synopsis:
This is a story about the iconic and legendary venue in Atlantic City, NJ, known as Steel Pier. It contains both fictional and non-fictional characters and covers the period from 1925 to 1977. This one-of-a-kind, entertainment Showplace hosted such legends as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Duke Ellington, Abbott and Costello, the Supremes, the Rolling Stones and hundreds more.
Audition Details: Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. No appointments required.
Audition Location:
The First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights. Green Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Haddon Heights, NJ
Callback Dates: TBA only if needed
Rehearsal Dates: Beginning August 27th. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings. Tech week rehearsals will be held Sunday through Wednesday evenings of production week (November 2 - 5 with an Industry Opener on November 6th).
Performance Dates (9): November 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 in the evening and November 9 and 16 in the afternoon.
Audition Requirements:
Song: Prepare a song that will showcase your vocal abilities. Cold Reads: Be ready for cold reads from the script. Movement: A dance audition will be conducted, so please wear appropriate footwear A Bluetooth speaker will be provided so please bring tracks for your selection (Please do NOT audition a cappella).We will also have a piano and music director present
Available Roles:
Several actors MUST age throughout the show. Some actors will be required to play numerous roles, and this may require no facial hair, piercings, or visible tattoos.
Older Robert Luke – (age 40-70) (Baritone- Tenor)
Lou Palumbo- Supporting role (age 25-40) General Manager of Steel Pier. He ages throughout show Vocals as ensemble only.
James – supporting role (age 25-35) Afro American who ages throughout the show- sings and dance (tap and/or two step) (Baritone-Tenor)
Young Bobby or Bobbie (boy or girl age 9-13)
Bette (miss America contestant (age 16-22)
Additional parts and ensemble include….. Lou Costello, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Tony Grant, General public/Customers (male and female).
Several Ensemble cast will play various parts Most cast members will be required to sing (no specific vocal ranges) most will be required to dance
Any questions, please email at
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