Singing Audition for "The Hello Girls" Play
The company is holding auditions for "The Hello Girls" show and looking for talent, please see the details below. About the project: Chronicling the story of America’s first women soldiers, The Hello Girls is an exciting new musical that takes us from New York to the WWI frontlines in France. It is the story of the groundbreaking work of women telephone operators and their expertise in the field of communications that played a central role in turning the tide of World War I in favor of the Allies. Once home they fought a decades-long battle for recognition and equality as members of the armed services. The Hello Girls is set primarily during 1917-18. When the U.S. entered WWI, General Pershing was frustrated by poor communications and issued a recruiting call for American telephone operators who could speak French. From a pool of over 7,000 applicants, 450 women were selected and received training. Among American soldiers and officers, they quickly became known as the “Hello Girls” and were regarded as a crucial part of the war effort. Additional info: CALLBACKS BY INVITE ONLY - Feb 22nd at 1 pm - STC - Enter using our stage door); Show dates - June 12 - 15; Rehearsals begin - Feb 27th; What to Prepare: see the attachment for instructions. Choreo and sides will be at callbacks! If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
The leader of the Squadron, from New Jersey, the successful, effective, and beloved telephone supervisor before joining the Army and leading the Squadron. Soprano
Grace’s close friend and former telephone operator. From New York tough talking, and fierce suffragette. Alto
Young San Franciscan, who lies about her age in order to join the war effort. She was born in France, has family fighting in France, and speaks fluent French. 2nd Soprano MUST BE ABLE TO DO FRENCH ACCENT
Small town girl from Boise with 16 brothers and sisters, she is young, a little kooky, and prone to nerves. Soprano. Bertha Hunt: Married San Franciscan, down to earth, with military background. Alto.
Commanding Officer who both trains and accompanies the women to the front lines. He is a stickler to the rules, wary of women in the army, who becomes their fiercest advocate.
Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. Known for his deep sense of honour and relentless inflexibility.
(And other roles): Head of US Recruiting center for the Signal Corp.
(And others): Enlisted man in the Signal Corp, working closely with Lt. Riser
(And others): Signal Corp operator at the Paris Telephone Exchange.
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