2009/04/30

Broadway World recognizes the show!

Broadway World Post

Octomom The Musical Updates

From Celebrity Cafe via Entertainment Weekly

The Octomom Musical
30-Apr-2009
Written by: Alyssa Marcus

Another reason for her to be in the media.

It’s safe to say that at this point, most people want Nadya Suleman, aka Octomom, to just go away. Unfortunately, this won’t be happening anytime soon. Cabaret Voltaire in Los Angeles is currently casting the role of Suleman for “Octomom the Musical,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

Cabaret Voltaire producer Chris Voltaire told EW that the show will be “a fast-paced musical comedy
about the unprecedented times America is in – with Octo as the main symbol, since she is the icon du jour… there will definitely be sing-along’s.”

In terms of the actress that Voltaire is looking for to fill the position, he wants someone who “is not coming in and pre-judging Octo… She’s trying to help the country in the only ways she knows how. She’s an au naturel stimulus package!”

MSNBC reported that auditions are being held at Bang Comedy Studio on Tuesday. The show will run for ten weeks starting June 19.

2009/04/27

Advance Tix Octomom The Musical now on sale

Be the first to see the parody romp of 2009, Octomom The Musical!
$20 advance and $30 at door
ADVANCE TICKETS

CBS mentions the show; misspells Octomom

Glen Walker from CBS 2 mentions the show. See it here.

2009/04/25

NOW CASTING FOR OCTO THE MUSICAL PARODY

Within just a few short days of the initial casting call the production team of "Octomom The Musical Parody" has been bombarded with thousands of submissions from Los Angeles agents and managers pitching their actresses for the coveted role of OCTO.

While we can't tell you exactly who's coming in we can say that plenty of Broadway talent will be giving it their all to be considered.

TMZ!

Check out the Casting Breakdown

Producers: Bang / Cabaret Voltaire
Writer/Director: Chris Voltaire
Casting Director: Stuart Rosen
Casting Assoc: Lily Balmelli

Electronic Submissions ASAP to: octomusicalcasting@gmail.com

Actors prepare uptempo character song, something that shows comedy!

[OCTO AND VARIOUS]Female, Mid 20’s - mid 30’s. Funny, whimsical, but not too charactery. She should be able to command authority, play broad range of facial expressions plus physical comedy. Sketch and improv experience a plus. Likable, energetic and at the same time able to be emotionally expressive and believable. Can handle musical theatre and pop styles a plus. Actress who can move.

[BERNIE M. AND VARIOUS] Male, late 30’s-40’s. Sketch and improv experience a plus. Will play various roles as well. Good with characters. Can handle musical theatre and pop styles a plus. Actors who can dance.

[CENTURY AND VARIOUS] Male, 20’s-30’s. Sketch and improv experience a plus. Think Jim Carrey, bit devilish, conflicted. Can handle musical theatre and pop styles a plus. Actors who can dance.

[REAL] Female, African-American, 20’s-30’s. Think Dreamgirls. A narrator of sorts. An actress that can make room laugh with just a look. Sketch and improv experience a plus. Actor who can move.

[VARIOUS] Male, 20’s-40’s. Able to play multiple characters and be likable, bit of a Monty Python flavor, can be the fool then switch to straight-man. Sketch and improv experience a plus. High Baritone who can belt and reach G. Someone who can handle various musical styles. Actors who can dance.

[VARIOUS] Female, 20’s- 30’s. Sketch and improv experience a plus. Will play various roles as well. Good with characters. Can handle musical theatre and pop styles a plus. Actress who can move.

STORY LINE: A fast-paced musical pastiche ripped from the headlines featuring Octo, Bernie M. and many more!!! Must be seen to be believed! An epic for our strange times!