CASTING CALL: Are You The Next Danny La Rue

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Jake Simpson – TheGayUK.com

Looking for a new, glamorous Drag Artiste to follow in the footsteps of the late Danny La Rue, we are looking for a fabulous performer who is quick witted, very sexy, can sing well and has a wardrobe to die for.

Open auditions on Saturday the 8th March for talented emerging drag artists to develop their act, and give back to the community.

25th Feb 2014

Danny La Rue

Esteemed theatre producer and impresario, Simon Gross, is seeking the next generation of outstanding drag performers to perform the opening number/s of a new musical variety show that will be piloted for a community based audience in Surrey on March the 14th.

Simon Gross runs SG Productions, who brought you such shows as Snow White and the Seven Poofs/Sindefella Leicester Square Theatre and Drag Divas Arts Theatre London.

Whether it’s a West End stage or a Village Hall, Simon Gross is determined to make every show incredible. The winning auditionee will perform a number or two for a show at a community function, with the prospects of developing the show into a national tour. This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your drag career!

Open auditions will take place on:

Date: Saturday 8th March

Time: Registration 12 midday. Please be available for the whole day.

Location: The Green Carnation, Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD. Nearest tube Tottenham Court Road.

Call backs will be held on Sunday 9th March if you are successful.

Please prepare one song of your own choice with sheet music/CD. There will be a pianist on the day.

Full drag is compulsory (changing facilities will be available, please arrive early if you need to change there).

Please note, this position will be live singing only- no lip-syncing please!

The pilot performance in the community will take place on Friday 14th March.

The rehearsal and pilot show will be expenses only.

Please note that your contribution will be filmed as part of a documentary.

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