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Performers for 2025 Summer Season Musicals

Jenison, MI, United States
ID: 282521Exp: 4/14/2025
Description:

Seeking cast for Theatre’s 2025 Summer season musicals: "Holiday Inn - in Concert" and "Hello Dolly". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: "HOLIDAY INN" SYNOPSIS: Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, a singer who leaves show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn't the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim's luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim's best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "Steppin' Out With My Baby," "Heat Wave," "White Christmas," "Be Careful, It's My Heart," "Cheek to Cheek," "Shaking the Blues Away" and many more! "Hello Dolly!" Summary: In 1890s New York City, the bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi is a socialite turned matchmaker. Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder and a young artist named Ambrose, who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde. Dolly's scheming soon involves Horace's employees as well as a New York hatmaker, as she tries to cover up her own secret romantic designs. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences. Additional info: ADULTS: For your 7-minute individual audition slot --30-60 second monologue (delivering a monologue is NOT required for the Holiday Inn auditions). --60-90 second long cut of a song/selection of your choice, preferably from a musical. You must provide sheet music secured in a binder for the audition accompanist - no a cappella. CALLBACKS: Wed, Apr 16th (by request) Holiday Inn - TBD Hello Dolly - 6:00 pm -10:00 pm PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: "Holiday Inn - Concert Version": June 20 at 7:30 pm & June 22 at 2:30 pm "Hello Dolly": July 18-20 & July 24-27 at 7:30 pm & 2:30 pm (Sundays) If you are interested, please apply.

53 roles

Linda MasonFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A school teacher with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer. Vocal range: belt/mix, G3-F5 "Holiday Inn"

Lila DixonFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A determined performer and Jim's mismatched fiancée. Vocal range: high belt, B3-E5 "Holiday Inn"

Louise BadgerFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The local fix-it woman; tough, no-nonsense and extremely perceptive. Vocal range: belt, G3-F5 "Holiday Inn"

Jim HardyMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. Vocal range: lyric baritone, Bb2-A4 "Holiday Inn"

Ted HanoverMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Jim's best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies' man looking for his big break. Vocal range: lyric baritone, Bb2-F4 "Holiday Inn"

COMMUNITY CHOIRBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Large choir to sing the chorus parts - minimal rehearsals, meant to be fun. No memorization is required. Several named bit-part roles can come from the chorus. Roles will be decided at rehearsals. "Holiday Inn"

Reed 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute*, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Reed 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Reed 3Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Reed 4Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon**, Baritone Saxophone. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Trumpet 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Trumpet 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Trombone 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Trombone 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Violin 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Divisi. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Violin 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Divisi. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

CelloBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Divisi. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

BassBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Acoustic Bass. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Keyboard 1Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Piano. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Keyboard 2Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Synthesizer. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

DrumsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

PercussionBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Timpani, Vibes, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Congas, Mouth Siren, Sleigh Bells, Chimes, Anvil, Gran Casa, Slide Whistle, Wood Blocks, Sus Cymbal, Bell Tree, Tubular Bells, Claves. Community orchestra. "Holiday Inn"

Mrs. Dolly LeviFemale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Matchmaker, widow, life-loving opportunist and meddler. Commanding, strong stage presence. Comic timing a must. Vocal Range: alto-soprano (Orig. Range: Eb3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med-Voice Vers: G3-C#5 w/ opt. notes down to F#3) Dance ability: some "Hello Dolly!"

Horace VandergelderMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s. Gruff, set in his ways, authoritative. Vocal range: baritone (Baritone - Range in both versions: B2-E4) Dance ability: some "Hello Dolly!"

Cornelius HacklMale31-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Head clerk at the Vandergelder Hay & Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous. Good comic chemistry needed with Barnaby. Stage age: 33 Vocal range: baritone (High Baritone - Orig. Range: D#3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med. Voice Vers: C3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to A2) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

Mrs. Irene MolloyFemale30-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Owns a hat shop on 14th Street in New York City, widow, beautiful, smart, fun-loving. Ready to break free of the hat business and the constraints of society. Vocal range: soprano (Contralto - Range in both versions: A3-D5, w/ optional notes down to G3 and up to E5) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

Barnaby TuckerMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Assistant to Cornelius at the Feed Store, naïve, energized, follower. Good comic chemistry needed with Cornelius. Stage age: 17 Vocal range: baritone (Tenor - Orig. Range: E3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2; Med. Voice Vers: Bb2-G4 w/ opt. notes down to A2) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

Minnie FayFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

A funny quirky young girl who works in Irene’s Shop as an assistant. Naïve, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Comic role. Vocal range: mezzo-soprano (Orig. Range: Eb4-F5 w/ opt. notes down to C4; Med. Voice Vers: Bb3-F5) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

Ambrose KemperMale19-23 y.o.All ethnicities

Struggling artist, good-natured, accommodating, wants to marry Ermengarde. Vocal range: tenor (Tenor - Orig. Range: E3-G4; Med. Voice Vers: F#3-F#4) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

ErmengardeFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Horace’s niece, whining, high-strung, wants to marry Ambrose. Character should have an annoying slant but stay lovable enough for the audience to like her. Vocal range: any (Orig. Range: E4-G5; Med. Voice Vers: A3-C#5) Dance ability: strong "Hello Dolly!"

ErnestinaFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Accommodating, good-time girl. A single woman in need of Mrs. Levi’s services Will need to have a good handle on comic timing Vocal range: any Dance ability: none "Hello Dolly!"

Mrs. RoseFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sells vegetables from a street cart, a friend of Mrs. Levi’s from years before. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

CoachmanMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-speaking. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

Rudolph ReisenweberMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Prussian major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

StanleyMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A young waiter. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

FritzMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

HarryMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

LouieMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

DannyMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

MannyMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

HankMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens waiter; non-speaking chorus/dancer. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

First CookBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens employee with a German accent. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

Second CookBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Harmonia Gardens employee. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

JudgeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

New York night court. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

PolicemenBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Several New York City officers; only one speaking. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

Court Clerk (Recorder)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

PaperhangerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-speaking. Supporting character (from the chorus). "Hello Dolly!"

Waiters ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The waiters chorus will be made up of men and women. It is a highly active group that will transform the stage to an elegant, fascinating and entertaining restaurant. They also perform the title song “Hello Dolly”. Ensemble (minimum of 12 females and 12 males). "Hello Dolly!"

Townspeople of New YorkBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Stylized movement with some waltzing - songs include: “Call on Dolly” and “Before the Parade Passes By”. Ensemble (minimum of 12 females and 12 males). "Hello Dolly!"

Feed Store CustomersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mostly in Act I) song: “It Takes a Woman”. Ensemble. "Hello Dolly!"

Townspeople of YonkersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Some simple or stylized choreo with possible features - song: “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”. Ensemble (minimum of 12 females and 12 males). "Hello Dolly!"

Harmonia Gardens CustomersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mostly attending the restaurant with some active in the chaos and courtroom - songs: “Hello Dolly” (maybe) and “It Only Takes a Moment”. Ensemble (minimum of 12 females and 12 males). "Hello Dolly!"

Polka Contest ContestantsBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Dance only. Ensemble (minimum of 12 females and 12 males). "Hello Dolly!"