Paul Russell Casting is accepting picture & resumes of musician- actors (AEA & Non-Union) for the new musical "Man Of Constant Sorrow - The Story of the Stanley Brothers". "Man of Constant Sorrow" premiered at the Barter Theatre in 2005 and will have a national tour in 2006 - '07. Auditions to be held in New York, NY on February 17th. If you match the requirements sought, please send, quickly, an audition inquiry and accompanying materials to our office address.

NATIONAL TOUR & SIT DOWNS

"MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW"

- The Story of the Stanley Brothers (New musical)

BARTER THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AEA LORT B & D (Above minimum) + HOUSING, HOTELS, TRANS & PER DIEM

Executive Producer: Barter Theatre Productions Producing Artistic Director: Richard Rose Conceived & Written by: Douglas Pote Music: Based on The Stanley Brothers Director: Richard Rose Vocal Arrangements: Eugene Wolf Musical Coordinator: Doug Dorschug Script Consultant: John Hardy Casting: Paul Russell Casting

AUD: 02-17 (NYC)

TOUR: Mid-September '06 to November then resume January '07 to March '07

NOTE: Ralph Stanley has become known for the song Man of Constant Sorrow, and other contributions to the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack including the song, O rest, which won a 2002 Grammy Award. The Stanley Brothers and The Clinch Mountain Boys recorded over 200 albums of bluegrbutt country, gospel and folk music. They are revered as legends among bluegrbutt country recording artists and fans. For audition reference, recorded selections from the show are available at PaulRussell.net.

Seeking:

RALPH STANLEY Early 30's to mid 40's. Great banjo player. Actor must be able to sing high bluegrbutt harmonies for which Ralph is famous and play banjo well. A man of subtle humor and deep thoughts, Ralph is soft spoken with a big voice. Good comic delivery a must plus charisma as a performer. Ralph had a strong bond with his brother, Carter. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must...

FIDDLE PLAYER RECORD EXECUTIVE ANGEL OF rest Early 30's to mid

40's. An actor-musician who can play bluegrbutt country fiddle well,

sing harmonies and do character work. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must. Actor portrays one of the musicians from The Clinch Mountain Boys (one of the Stanley Brothers singing groups). Actor also plays a slick record label executive and the Angel of rest. The last two personas are not to be confused as one...

ACTOR WHO PLAYS STAND-UP Bbutt Early 30's to late 40's. A male actor- musician who can play stand-up bbutt well, sing harmonies and do character work. Actor portrays one of the musicians from The Clinch Mountain Boys. Southwestern Virginia Appalachian accent a must...

Send Picture & Resume by 02-08 to:

Paul Russell Casting 505 Eighth Avenue Suite 2208 New York, NY 10018 Mark Envelopes: MOCS

NOT ACCEPTING GENERAL SUBMISSIONS. ONLY CONSIDERING FOR PRESENT PROJECT.

For additional information go to www.PaulRussell.net