Auditions
AUDITION DATE
Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
CONTRACT
SPT
$643 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
SEEKING
The Hippodrome Theatre is seeking performers for the upcoming production of Million Dollar Quartet, the electrifying musical inspired by the legendary recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. (See breakdown.)
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief song in the style of 1950s rock, rockabilly, country, or early rock and roll. Actors auditioning for musician roles should be prepared to play their instrument. Bring a headshot and resume.
CONTACT
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - Gainesville, FL EPA
Hippodrome State Theatre | Gainesville, FL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
LOCATION
Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Pl
Gainesville, FL 32601-6567
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Evans Haile, choral director
Calypso Hadad, choreographer
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals Begin: April 7, 2026
Opening Night: April 24, 2026
Closing Performance: May 24, 2026
Location: Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville, Florida
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Breakdown
About the Show:
On December 4, 1956, four rock-and-roll legends gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what became one of the greatest jam sessions in music history. Million Dollar Quartet brings that moment to life with iconic songs including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and more.
Elvis Presley
Rising rock-and-roll star who already left Sun Records for RCA at the time of the session.
Johnny Cash
Country and rockabilly singer known for his deep voice and storytelling songs.
Jerry Lee Lewis [CAST]
Wild, energetic pianist nicknamed “The Killer.”
Carl Perkins
Guitarist famous for writing Blue Suede Shoes.
Sam Phillips
Owner of Sun Records and the man who brought these artists together.
Dyanne [CAST]
Elvis’s girlfriend (fictionalized character in the musical); she sings several numbers including Fever.
Fluke
Studio engineer at Sun Studio.
Jay Perkins
Carl Perkins’ brother and bandmate