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You too could be blue!
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Blue Man is an egoless, genderless being. Male and female performers are encouraged to audition. All necessary audition equipment will be provided. The basic criteria for Blue Man performers are:
- Height between 5’10” and 6’1” tall (athletic build)
- Solid drumming skills
- Excellent acting skills
- Willingness to relocate
Open Casting Call to be Held Tuesday, July 9 – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, announces the 2013 Blue Man Group open casting call on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted Street). The Blue Man Group casting department is searching for talented performers with a unique combination of qualities to be a Blue Man for the existing and upcoming productions and multimedia projects.
The Blue Man cast features performing artists with a diverse mix of disciplines: classically-trained actors, rock musicians and dancers. Once cast, the new Blue Men will have the opportunity to perform in one of the nine ongoing theatrical productions in Chicago, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Australia, Brazil and on tour throughout the U.S. In addition, the Blue Men can be seen onboard the new Norwegian Epic by Norwegian Cruise Line – the Official Cruise Line of Blue Man Group.
The Blue Man Group open casting calls have been instrumental in finding the next generation of wide-eyed explorers of contemporary civilization. In the most recent Chicago open casting call, a local, Nick Rush, auditioned and now performs as one of the ever-curious and creative Blue Men at the Briar Street Theatre.
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Blue Man is an egoless, genderless being. Male and female performers are encouraged to audition. All necessary audition equipment will be provided. The basic criteria for Blue Man performers are:
- Height between 5’10” and 6’1” tall (athletic build)
- Solid drumming skills
- Excellent acting skills
- Willingness to relocate
This open call audition is for Blue Man performers. Musicians who do not meet the above criteria can be considered for Blue Man Group band positions by submitting application information on bluemancasting.com. For more information about ongoing Blue Man Group casting efforts, performers may visit bluemancasting.com.
ABOUT THE SHOW
In the show, the Blue Men encounter a variety of environments to discover, engage with and explore of-the-moment situations with cutting-edge technology. Many of the signature scenes that have made Blue Man Group one of today’s best-loved theatrical productions have been in the show since its opening and new material has been integrated regularly. Newer passages include Blue Men interacting with “GiPads;” a funny and perceptive look at contemporary communication vehicles; and a pulsating finale featuring an original Blue Man Group music score.
The company’s music, featuring custom made instruments and signature, percussive sound, can be heard on five albums, including the Grammy-nominated “Audio,” as well as various film and television projects. As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.
Blue Man Group’s appeal is multi-generational, with several projects specifically designed for young people, including “Making Waves,” a popular touring exhibit for children, and the national “Invent an Instrument” competition.
Through August 1, 2013 Blue Man Group will be hosting the Blue Man Group Art Competition. Up to six winners will be chosen by a panel of local Chicago judges to have 10’ x 10’ reproductions of their Blue Man-inspired works hung in an outdoor art gallery on the exterior wall of the Briar Street Theater. Winners will also receive a $5,000 cash prize. Interested artists can visit entrythingy.com/www.blueman.com for more details, full rules and regulations and entry requirements.
BLUE MAN GROUP TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available from $49-$99. Tickets may be purchased at the Briar Street Theatre by calling the box office at (773) 348-4000; by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787; at all Ticketmaster ticket centers or via the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.blueman.com/tickets/chicago.
Blue Man Group Chicago Open Casting Call at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted St.)
Tuesday, July 9 – 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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