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Singing Opportunities in the Musical "Sam’s Clam & Oyster Bar"

Edmonton, AB, Canada
ID: 280785Exp: 4/4/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors currently are searching for singers for musical "Sam’s Clam & Oyster Bar". More details are below. About the musical: After the death of his grandfather, Sam inherits his failing oyster bar in the landlocked town of Salmon, Idaho. The business is in shambles; the bartender, Pearl, can’t mix a drink to save her life, the restaurant’s seafood supplier has abandoned ship, and Sam’s rival, Cam, is closing in on buying the place. Sam is conflicted, does he close down shop, or will he continue his grandfather’s legacy as the proud owner of ‘Sam’s Clam & Oyster Bar’? Additional information: LOCATION: TBD – Will be sent in response email. PERFORMANCE DATES: August 14-24, 2025. REHEARSALS: June – August, specific dates and times decided after casting. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please prepare a comedic monologue (1-2 minutes, does not need to be memorized) and a cut of a song (1-2 minutes, either acapella or with a backing track. A speaker will be provided). You will also be asked to do a cold read. A line reader will be present for you to play off of. Your slot will be ten minutes long, starting with your prepared piece, followed by a cold read, and finishing with a short interview. When applying, please submit your resume and head shot to with the subject “Sam’s Clam & Oyster Bar Fringe 2025”. If you are unable to attend the audition dates in person, self tapes will be accepted.

7 roles

SAMSON “SAM” TRAUT IVMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritenor. Meek, conflicted, and lost. Sam is searching for his path in life, and yearns for stability and meaning. Strong tap skills encouraged, must be comfortable playing opposite a female romantically.

PEARL JAMBOREEBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo-soprano): Ambitious, kind, and witty. Pearl is the sole bartender at the oyster bar, who dreams for a brighter future for the business; and maybe for her and Sam. Must be comfortable playing opposite a male romantically.

CAMBRIDGE “CAM” HAMILTONBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Sleezy, boisterous, and just straight up mean. Cam runs “Cam’s Ham & Clam Hamlet”, the far more successful rival clam shop, and makes sure everyone knows he runs this town. Must be able to do the Foghorn Leghorn voice, and comfortable with sexually suggestive content.

Grandpa SamMale18-64 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.

Line Cook BennyBoth genders18-64 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.

Polly the SeagullBoth genders18-64 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.

Long Armed StanBoth genders18-64 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE.