External Casting opportunities

THE BODYGUARD (MUSICAL) - NATIONAL TOUR (NON-UNION)

***SEEKING***

[RACHEL MARRON] Female Presenting, Late 20s/30s, Black. A world-famous singer/actress. Confident, glamorous, sexy, fiercely driven and deeply protective of her son. Must be an extraordinary vocalist with exceptional power, control and stylistic flexibility - pop/R&B with gospel influence. Strong upper belt with vocal stamina. Range: G3 to F5 (Belt).

[FLETCHER] Male Presenting, Plays 11 years old, Black. Rachel's son. Bright, charming, confident and sweet with strong musicality. Should sing well and move comfortably with ability to handle emotionally significant scene work. ***NOTE: The youth performer cast in this role will need to be homeschooled for the duration of the production, as a tutor will not be provided. Additionally, a guardian will need to be present and available to wrangle.

[FRANK FARMER] Male Presenting, Late 20s/30s, Any Ethnicity. A former Secret Service agent with sharp instincts and natural authority. Handsome, physically fit and athletic. Calm under pressure and able to command a room without trying. Primarily a non-singing role; character/acting quality prioritized.

[TONY] Male Presenting, 30s/Early 40s, Any Ethnicity. Rachel's trusted security detail. Strong and physically intimidating, with a loyal, protective nature. Genuine warmth beneath a stoic exterior. Primarily a non-singing role; character/acting quality prioritized.

[NICKI MARRON] Female Presenting, Late 20s/30s, Black. Rachel's sister and exceptionally gifted vocalist in her own right. A warm and introspective counterbalance to Rachel's superstar persona. Must be a very strong singer. Range: G below middle C to E at top of staff. This role will understudy [RACHEL MARRON]

[BILL DEVANEY] Male Presenting, 30s/40s, Any Ethnicity. Rachel’s longtime manager and trusted protector — a steady, dependable presence who has guided her career from the early days. Deeply committed to Rachel’s wellbeing, he serves as both advisor and guardian, with longstanding connections to law enforcement and security professionals that make him an invaluable resource as threats escalate. Primarily a non-singing role; character/acting quality prioritized. This role will understudy [FRANK FARMER]

[SY SPECTOR/HEELS ENSEMBLE] Female Presenting, Late 20s/30s, Black. A powerhouse publicist/manager figure in Rachel's orbit. Sharp, highly competent, persuasive, and unafraid to push hard for what she believes is right for Rachel's career. This role will partake in the [HEELS ENSEMBLE] and understudy [NICKI MARRON]

[STALKER] Male Presenting, 20s/30s, Any Ethnicity. Intense, and unsettling - a man with military precision and a chilling sense of purpose. Should be physically in excellent shape and capable of conveying danger through stillness, presence and psychological depth. Must sing well and move well. Range: Tenor. This role will understudy [FRANK FARMER] and [BILL DEVANEY/RAY]

[HEELS ENSEMBLE] Female Presenting, 20s/30s, Any Ethnicity. A dynamic group of dancers who sing very well. Athletic dancers with versatile dance proficiency (including contemporary and hip hop). Clean technique, musicality and the ability to handle partnering and lifts. Ensemble and swings will cover principal roles.

[FLATS ENSEMBLE] Male Presenting, 20s/30s, Any Ethnicity. A dynamic group of dancers who sing very well. Athletic dancers with versatile dance proficiency (including contemporary and hip hop). Clean technique, musicality and the ability to handle partnering and lifts. Ensemble and swings will cover principal roles.

***INSTRUCTIONS & MATERIALS LINK (Sides/Sheet Music/Mp3s/Dance Combo)***

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9jjy290d9o40d52tbssax/AGbQrukPgtGZ77aTXvsovvg?rlkey=klpy2032ogm0ppp9wt1uudt6m&st=921pixmo&dl=0

***TO SUBMIT***

After reviewing the taping instructions for your respective role (in link above), please combine all audition components into ONE video file.

Email your audition video along with a PDF headshot and resume to:

CASTINGTHEBODYGUARD@GMAIL.COM

Subject Line of email submission should list full name and the character you are submitting for. For example: JOHN SMITH - "FRANK FARMER"

Please share your audition using a Dropbox, Vimeo, or Google Drive link.
Be sure that:

• The link is viewable and downloadable

• The video is NOT password protected

***DEADLINE***

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th, 2026 @ 6PM ET

***QUESTIONS***

Email CASTINGTHEBODYGUARD@GMAIL.COM with any questions.

DURATION

Sep 13, 2026 - Jul 11, 2027

SALARY

$700.00 – $1,200.00 per week

***PROJECT DETAILS***

Producer: Crossroads Live North America

Original Film: Warner Bros.

Screenplay: Lawrence Kasdan

Director: Samantha Saltzman

Book: Alexander Dinelaris

Orchestrations & Additional Music: Chris Egan

Additional Vocal Arrangements: Richard Beadle

Choreographer: Jim Cooney

Music Supervisor: Darryl Archibald

General Management: Crossroads Live North America

Casting: ARC

Principal Rehearsals: On or about September 13, 2026

Full Company Rehearsals: On or about September 15, 2026

First Preview/Opening Night: On or about October 15, 2026

Closing Night: On or about July 11, 2027

Rehearsal Salary: $680 weekly

Performance Salary: $700-$1000 weekly

Lead Salary: Capped at $1200 weekly

Producers will provide Actors with travel and housing while on tour. Optional health insurance coverage starting with the first full month of employment. A weekly expense reimbursement of $300/week with the election of single occupancy housing; $500/week with the election of double occupancy housing; & a range between $800 - $1070/week with the election of no producer provided housing.

Location: North American Tour

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE US, CANADA AND MEXICO.

Project: Love/Grief/Tamales

MFA Student Production

SAG-AFTRA Microbudget 

Producer: Rachel Chen

Director: Tidiane Diallo

Screenwriter: Amor

Start Date: March 13-15

Rate of Pay: Copy meal credit

Location: Orange County CA

Diversity Clause

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, gender, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Marley (20s, black):

A restless, rebellious immigrant on constant edge as he accompanies his girlfriend. His impatience stems from a place of care and protectiveness, with the goal of getting himself and Yulissa back home to safety.

Overview: A young woman goes on a search for tamales as she drags her reluctant boyfriend through a strip mall in Orange County on Christmas Day. Rumors of potential snow cloud the city, along with a quiet dread of a threat against the immigrant community. 

We are currently seeking talent interested in this project and would love to connect with performers who feel a connection to the role. Email kcchen@chapman.edu with a headshot and a video reel. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interest

centralcasting.com/submit with the passcode: 18TLY