Casting Call for "Mamma Mia" Show
In need of singers and performers for the "Mamma Mia" show. More information is provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Synopsis: MAMMA MIA! Takes place on a small Greek island where Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought! Told through the legendary music of ABBA, “Mamma Mia!” has become a worldwide sensation that has audiences everywhere dancing in the aisles. This smash-hit musical based on the songs of ABBA includes many of the pop super group’s most famous hits such as Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Money, Money, Money, and, of course, the title song, Mamma Mia! Additional info: Those auditioning should prepare 16 to 32 bars of a pop song in the style of Abba. Please bring sheet music in the correct key (accompanist provided), and be prepared for Dance and Movement auditions. Readings will be from the script. If interested, please apply.
14 roles
Vocal: E5-F#3/ Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano Born and raised on the island. A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has an adventurous spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Must be able to move extremely well. Principal role.
Vocal: A5-E3/ Mezzo-Soprano, Alto Sophie’s mother. Beautiful and Free-spirited. Former lead singer of “Donna and the Dynamos”. Owner of the hotel Villa Donna on the island. Principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: D5- Eb3/ Tenor, Baritone Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive – was a successful businessman. Left to help Donna with her taverna and marry Sophie. Supporting principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: E5- E3/ Mezzo-Soprano, Alto A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Actress who sings. Must be able to move extremely well. Supporting principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: D5- E3/Alto Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, a bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Must be able to move extremely well. Supporting principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: Ab4-D3/Baritone May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Should be able to move well. Supporting principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: F#4-C#3/ High Baritone, Tenor May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Actor who sings. Should be able to move well. Supporting principal role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: F#4-Bb2/Baritone May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, comedic actor. Should be able to move well. Supporting principal role. FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLES
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: Db5- G3/ Mezzo-Soprano Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Must be able to dance. Featured ensemble role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: D5-G3/ Mezzo-Soprano Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Must be able to dance. Featured ensemble role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: F5-A4/ Baritone, Tenor Barman at the taverna. Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be able to dance. Acrobatic skills a plus. Featured ensemble role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Vocal: F5-A4/ Baritone, Tenor Helps Sky with Water-Sports. Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Must be able to dance. Featured ensemble role.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Bass, Baritone, Tenor The minister of Kalokairi who will be performing the wedding ceremony. Featured ensemble role.
All Ensemble Actors must be exceptionally strong actors/singers who move well and are confident and adept at creating fully realized strong, textured characters. The ensemble plays a wide variety of roles. Seeking full range of male & female voices including excellent low-reaching Altos, experienced Mezzos and Sopranos, Basses, Baritones & Tenors
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