Online Self-Tape Auditions

Submission Deadline: December 29, 2024

ALL ROLES PAID!

Ellie, our main character, finds herself at a crossroads. Does she follow the desires of her Mother and have a secure life in the steel-mill town, or does she follow her dreams into the unknown?

It’s Ellie’s 16th birthday. What would normally be a celebratory moment puts the pressure on. She is old enough to work at the steel mill, and her Mom has it all arranged. If she makes her Mom happy, her dreams will rust and flake away like everything else in the gritty town.
Family secrets are revealed by her Father’s gift from beyond the grave. The journey deepens; dark forces manipulate and attempt to derail her.

Then Ellie uncovers the secret power of her Father’s legacy.

It is hers to transform the lives of everyone around her. The power of the gift is true; Ellie comes of age, recommits to herself and her “Muse.” She transforms life into a musical journey that changes the world from the inside out. Ellie learns from her “Muse” that life isn’t a race; it’s a ride, but you have to ride with no hands.

Online Self Tape Audition Instructions:

• Please email casting@ridingtimewithnohands.com with a headshot or recent picture with the subject line “Audition Submission – [Your Name]”. Sides will be provided to use for self-tape audition along with instruction on submitting.

• Submit a video audition no later than December 29, 2024.

• Prepare a song that best showcases your skills.

• Ensure your video submission is clear, well-lit, and free of background noise.

• Be sure to include a Slate with your name, the role(s) you are auditioning for.

Cast of Characters:

ELLIE TURNER: Lead role. Female 22-35. White / Caucasian. Must play 16 to 40 at the end. Requires a strong singer who can carry the show. Height is a plus, the closer to six-foot the better.

YOUNGER ELLIE TURNER: Supporting. Female 11-15. White / Caucasian. The younger version of the Lead Role. Strong singing and acting skills needed.

SCOTT WILLIAMS: Supporting. Male 22-35. White / Caucasian. Must play 16 to 40 at the end. Being a little short to average height is a plus. Has several lead singing parts.

MYRNA: Supporting. Female 22-35. African-American. Must play 16 to 40 at the end. Ellie’s best friend. Smart, confident, and industrious. Strong singer. Has solos.

LENA TURNER: Supporting. Female 35-55. White / Caucasian. Ellie’s widowed mom. She is a foil to Ellie’s dreams.

JOE TURNER: Featured. Male 35-55. White / Caucasian. Ellie’s father. Aspiring songwriter who supports his family working for the Mill.

MIKE: Supporting. Male 22-35. White / Caucasian. Ages from 18 to 40s. A “good Catholic boy” who Lena wants Ellie to marry. Sees himself as desirable. A little rough-edged. Good-looking but not the brightest guy. Essentially a non-singing part.

SOPHIE: Supporting. Female 18-25. White / Caucasian. Ellie’s daughter. Combative with her mother. Ages from teen to 20s. Has several lead singing parts.

JIMMY: Supporting. Male 22-32. Sophie’s half-brother. Age 20 when Sophie is 16. Mike’s son from his first marriage. Has some solos.

DR. WILLIAMS: Featured. Male 35-56. White/Caucasian. Scott’s father, a surgeon, very serious and protective of his son’s future.

MR. MANICOTTI: Featured. Male 35-56. All ethnicities, with Italian heritage preferred. Quirky, comic owner and chef at the pizzeria where they hang out. Singing is a plus.

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancing skills required. Play factory workers, restaurant patrons. Some will be asked to take roles with a few lines.
For more information, email casting@ridingtimewithnohands.com.