Singers Needed for the "Hello, Dolly" Show
In need of singers and performers for the "Hello, Dolly" theatre show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again. Rate: Stipend, comp tickets, and/or other perks. Additional info: - Callback Dates: Feb. 18, 2023 - Rehearsal Dates: Mar. 6-Apr. 5, 2023 - Performance Dates: Apr. 6-23, 2023 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm No performance on Easter Sunday, Apr. 9, 2023 - Requirements: Please film yourself singing 16-32 bars (roughly 60-90 seconds) in the style of, or from, the show. Video links can be uploaded to the form at the provided link along with your headshot and resume. If interested, please apply.
32 roles
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G3-G5. Dance ability: Some. Dolly is a strong, high-spirited character who loves life and has great charm. She is a widow in her middle years, an opportunist, and a meddling matchmaker. She needs a commanding stage presence, but she must also show compassion and vulnerability.
Vocal range: Baritone B2-E4. Dance ability: Some. Vandergelder is a well-known widowed “half millionaire”, authoritative, strong, and gruff, set in his ways, but must show a vulnerable, softer side. He is the owner of a Hay and Feed store and a client of Dolly’s.
Vocal range: Baritone. Bb2-F#4. Dance ability: Strong. He is Vandergelder’s chief clerk, 33 years old, charming and naive, but not as naive as Barnaby. Cornelius is energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous, he seeks the company of Irene Molloy.
Vocal range: Baritone C3-G#4. Dance ability: Strong. A 17-year-old assistant to Cornelius. He is fun-loving and naive. His energized boyish innocence must come through.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G3-F5. Dance ability: strong. A beautiful and charming widow, she is a milliner with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City. Dolly “matches” her with Vandergelder. A smart, classy lady that ends up spending the evening out on the town with Cornelius, Barnaby, and Minnie.
Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano D4-F5. Dance ability: Strong. A young girl who works in Irene’s hat shop. Naive but straight-laced.
Vocal range: Tenor E3-G#4. Dance ability: Strong. A young, energetic struggling artist, good-natured and accommodating who wants Vandergelder’s permission to marry his niece, Ermengarde.
Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano E4-G#5. Dance ability: Strong. She is Mr. Vandergelder’s 17-year-old niece who is very dramatic and prone to tears. She wants to marry Ambrose.
Vocal range: Any. Dance ability: Some. An eccentric-looking girl in need of Dolly’s matchmaker services.
Vocal range: Bass F2 – C4. Dance ability: Some. Maitre’d of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. NOTE: Please audition with a German Accent.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges. Harmonia Gardens waiters
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
Ensemble, various ages and vocal ranges.
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