Audition for Musical "Stranger Sings"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers for musical "Stranger Sings". Pleease, see the details below. About the show: STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series – and all its campy 1980s glory. Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters, and maybe, just maybe… justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland. Rate: Note: this is a community theatre project with small honorariums paid out based on the profitability of the run. Additional information: Location: Edmonton, AB. Arrive to your audition with a resume and headshot. For your audition, please prepare an audition cut (around 40 bars) of a contemporary musical theater song and a comedic monologue. The song should demonstrate your vocal range and character portrayal, and the monologue should showcase your comedic acting abilities. To support your musical performance, directors will have a live accompanist on hand, so be sure to bring your sheet music in the appropriate key. If you prefer to use a backing track, a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity is also available. There will be a movement audition during callbacks. Rehearsals will take place in Edmonton, AB. First Read Through: August 18, 2024. Tuesday: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Thursday: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Saturday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Performance Dates: Evening Performances October 17 – 24 – 7:30 pm. Matinee Performances October 19 & 20 – 2:00 pm. Please see the attachment for more details about the video submission. If you're interested, please apply.
8 roles
Adult (18+) to play 12-year-old. Tenor (D3-B4). The skeptic of the group, he is hard to win over but is as loyal as they come. Ready for battle with the DEMOGORGON at any time. Also doubles as [DEMOGORGON] Adult (18+) non-singing, male-presenting role. The MONSTER of the show. Physically agile, with a street dance-inspired style and ability to freestyle with charisma and unique moves while wearing a full-face mask. Also briefly appears as [EIGHT] and [ERICA].
Adult (18+) to play 12-year-old. Tenor (D3-Bb4). Mike is the fearless leader of the group. While on a mission to rescue his best friend Will, he gets sidetracked by possible romantic feelings for ELEVEN.
Adult (18+) to play 12-year-old. Tenor (B2-Bb4). Talkative yet wise-cracking, Dustin has a heart of gold that shines through his big smile that goes directly with his big personality. You can’t help but love him and agree with him on everything he says. He has a lisp.
Adult (18+) to play 12-year-old. Alto (F#3-E5). She has telekinetic powers and a whole lot of Daddy issues. While physically small and a person of few words, her intensity cannot go unnoticed. Also doubles as [NANCY] Adult (18+) to play 16-year-old, Alto with High Belt (F3-F5). She may be well intentioned, but she pays the price for her narcissism when her best friend, Barb, suddenly disappears. Also briefly appears as [ROBIN].
Adult (18+) to play 25-40-year-old, female-presenting, Mezzo with Belt (Ab3-F5). Constantly at a “10,” she is strong-willed yet hysterical and like JONATHAN, will stop at nothing to find her son, WILL. She also may have a few screws loose.
Adult (18+) to play 25-45-year-old, male-presenting, Baritone (A2-F#3). A Sheriff of Hawkins, he is an alcoholic with his own emotional baggage, but is driven to uncover the truth behind WILL’s disappearance. Looking for that “something more,” he finds comfort in JOYCE’s off-beat personality as she looks for her son.
Adult (18+) to play 16-year-old, female-presenting, Alto with High Belt (G3-E5). She is the frumpy best friend who always seems to be forgotten. Hopelessly awkward and a bit naïve…that is until her best friend’s betrayal brings out her inner Regina George. This role calls for a STAR.
Adult (18+) to play 17-year-old. Tenor (E3-falsetto E5). The high school heartthrob with the most glorious hair you’ve ever seen. He gives into the patriarchy easily, that is until an unlikely ally comes along to challenge him. Also doubles as [JONATHAN] Adult (18+) to play 17-year-old, male-presenting, Baritenor (G2-G#4). He seems to be doing just fine on his own…that is until NANCY starts to notice him. Also appears as [DR. BRENNER]. Rock tenor.
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