Singers Audition for Musical "The Wedding Singer"

Champaign, IL, United States

ID: 274220Exp: 12/6/2024

online audition

Singing Theater Dancing

Description:

"The Wedding Singer" musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. Additional info: Music audition information: Auditionees are asked to prepare a 1-minute vocal selection of an upbeat, 1980s-style pop score, emphasizing chest dominant vocal mix and belting style. The repertoire can be a pop/rock piece or pop-style musical theatre. Please provide your accompanist with a binder containing a 3-hole punched double-sided printed copy of the music, clearly marking your cuts. Auditionees may be asked to briefly vocalize for a range evaluation following their vocal selection. (Repertoire suggestions: Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Queen, Lionel Richie, Madonna, “Spring Awakening”, “Bare”, “School of Rock”, “Memphis”, “Hair”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”). Unless you are auditioning for the role of Robbie, please do not bring a selection from Wedding Singer. Acting Sides: Auditionees are asked to prepare one of the readings on the “prepared reading” sheet attached. This can be memorized or you can use the sheet during auditions. Directors just want to get a sense of your acting and characterization ability. You may be asked to read other character sides as well. Open Dance Call: Please wear comfortable clothing that will not inhibit your movement (no jeans, please). Jewelry such as long earrings or necklaces should not be worn. Show dates: April 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, May 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm, and April 27 and May 4 at 3:00 pm. If you are interested, please apply.

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23 roles

Robbie HartMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Intimacy required: 3-4 staged kisses with Julia. Two staged kisses and close physical contact with Holly. Should be comfortable wearing just undergarments on stage for one scene (boxers, tank top, undershirt, etc.) The actor will either need to play acoustic guitar unaccompanied by orchestra or should be willing to get familiar with holding and believably fake playing the guitar. Tenor (C6 to B3)

SammyMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. A total guy's guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. • Intimacy required: One staged kiss with Holly • Bass skills are not required, but actors should be willing to get familiar with holding and believably fake playing a bass. Please list any bass or related instrument skills you know on your audition form. • Tenor (A5 to C4)

GeorgeMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy's super guy attitude. • Keyboard skills are not required, but actors should be willing to get familiar with believably fake playing a keyboard. Please list any keyboard or related instrument skills you know on your audition form. • Tenor (A5 to C4)

Julia SullivanFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Waitress. The pretty "girl next door" in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave. • Intimacy required: 3-4 staged kisses with Robbie, close physical contact with Glen • Mezzo-Soprano, belt (F5 to G3)

HollyFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Julia's cousin. Sexually promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy. • Intimacy required: Two staged kisses and close physical contact with Robbie. One staged kiss with Sammy. Should be comfortable wearing more revealing clothing (examples include: halter tops, mini skirt, bra, corset, etc). • Mezzo-Soprano, Belt (E5 to A3)

Glen GugliaMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer. • Intimacy required: Close physical contact with Julia • Tenor (B5 to D4)

RosieFemale60-80 y.o.All ethnicities

Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain "hip" despite her age. • Alto (C5 to C4)

LindaFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie. • Mezzo-Soprano, Belt (D5 to A3)

AngieFemale45-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Julia’s slightly overbearing mother, trying her best to keep Julia and the wedding on track. • Mezzo-Soprano

Billy IdolMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities