searching for the musical bruce lee

Remember that Bruce Lee Broadway musical they announced last year? They're looking for someone to play the musical Bruce Lee. Specifically, adult Bruce and young Bruce. Here's the official casting call that's been circulating:

BRUCE LEE: JOURNEY TO THE WEST
Elephant Eye Theatrical and Broadway Asia will produce this new musical for the 2010-2011 Broadway season.

Music and lyrics by David Yazbek,
Book by David Henry Hwang,
Directed by Bartlett Sher
Casting by Tara Rubin Casting

Bruce Lee: Journey to the West follows the martial arts legend's difficult road to success, as he's guided by a powerful ally: The Monkey King, a beloved and playful warrior god from Chinese mythology. In a show fusing sources as diverse as martial arts, Chinese Opera, modern dance, and pop music from the 1950's to the present day, Bruce and Monkey struggle to master their skills and purify their spirits, on their quest to unite East and West.

Seeking:

ADULT BRUCE: Asian. 20's-30's, muscular, handsome, charismatic. Actor must sing well and move spectacularly, training in martial arts is a plus.

JUN FAN (YOUNG BRUCE): Asian. Actor 15-20 to play 15. Skinny, gawky, perhaps even a bit nerdy-looking, but able to project fierce intelligence, unbridled energy and boundless self-confidence. Must be able to sing well and move, though dance requirements for this role are less demanding than for Adult Bruce. (Please note if the actor is under 18.)

EPA & OPEN AUDITION in LA

THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 2009
EPA - 9:30AM (details at actorsequity.org)
OPEN CALL for all performers - 2:00PM sign-up

Debbie Reynolds Studios
(6514 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood 91606)

Please be prepared to sing a rock or pop/rock song. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume.


Please send submissions via US Mail/messenger to:

TARA RUBIN CASTING
ATTN: BRUCE LEE search
570 7th Avenue, Suite 401
NYC, NY 10018

Or email BruceLeeCasting@gmail.com

Are you the one? Can you sing well and move spectacularly? You could be the musical Bruce Lee they're looking for. Bruce Lee: Journey to the West will tell the story of Bruce Lee's rise to success. It'll hit the Broadway stage in 2010 or 2011.