“The Lion” actor and writer Benjamin Scheuer and producer Eva Price are currently searching nationwide for the musical’s next star ahead of Scheuer’s final performance in 2017.
“I’m looking forward to seeing someone new step into this role, and to make it his or her own,” Scheuer said in a statement. “They can be any age, any gender, any race. While the story is obviously very personal to me, it is also very universal and has resonated with audiences across the country for a variety of reasons.”
Scheuer and Price are accepting video submissions for the new “Ben.” Singer-guitarists are free to upload videos of themselves playing “Cookie-tin Banjo” and email their performances to TheLionCasting@gmail.com.
Talent looking to submit an audition can view Scheuer playing “Cookie-tin Banjo” without vocals here and with vocals here. The sheet music is available to download here.
The Drama Desk Award–winning show is currently touring the United States with upcoming performances set for San Francisco’s Strand Theater (April 19–May 1); Pittsburgh’s City Theatre Company (May 12–June 5); and Los Angeles’ Geffen Playhouse (Jan. 4–Feb. 19, 2017).
The production is currently in residence at Washington D.C.’s Arena Stage until April 10.
Scheuer has performed in various productions of his autobiographical coming-of-age musical since its debut at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2014. The actor’s final performance will take place Feb. 19, 2017 at the Geffen Playhouse.
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