Auditions for Musical "Marvelous Wonderettes"
Looking for actors for "Marvelous Wonderettes" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Take a step back in time with the charming, smash Off-Broadway hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes! Join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy at the Springfield High School class of 1958 Super Senior Prom, as these four best friends navigate relationships, growing up, and following their dreams. In Act II, long after prom night has ended, the Wonderettes reunite a decade later for a special performance at Springfield High’s 10-year reunion. A lot has changed for the Wonderettes over 10 years, and now they must navigate their friendship as grown up women. Bonded forever over four-part harmony, the Wonderettes will win you over with their charm, friendship, and love for one another. Featuring all of your favourite hits of the 50’s and 60’s, The Marvelous Wonderettes is a nostalgia packed show that is sure to have audiences singing along from their seats. Rate: unpaid. Additional info: Show dates of April 4-6. Please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
She knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Acts I & II, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5. Sings melody line on most songs, so the other girls hang their vocals on this voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: "Allegheny Moon," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "Maybe."
She is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee, and absolutely smitten with a slightly older man. Her best friend is Suzy. she has some of the most surprising vocals. Vocal Range: Soprano: G3–A5. Wide range, floating high vocals and belting throughout the show. Among the songs she sings lead on are: "Secret Love," "You Don’t Own Me," and "Wedding Bell Blues."
She is the class clown and tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of the friction at the prom. She has some of the most powerhouse vocals. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the ten-year reunion. Vocal Range: Alto with strong low range: D3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead on are: "Lipstick on Your Collar," "I Only Want To Be With You," and "That’s When The Tears Start."
She is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super-best friends with Missy, Suzy is always a little giddy & a little silly, and finds great pleasure in everything she does. In love with the lighting operator, completely surprised when named Prom Queen. This role requires an excellent “part” singer & also an expert comedienne. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Alto with both sweet and soulful voice: G3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead on are: "Stupid Cupid," "Hold Me, Thrill Me," and "Rescue Me."
(Ideally bari sax, clarinet, flute, alto sax, tenor sax).
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