"The Spitfire Grill" Audition for the Theater
Auditions for "The Spitfire Grill". Seeking male and female talent. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness. Additional info: Call-Backs (if needed) Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30PM PERFORMANCE DATES: Two-week run/7 shows total (with a potential for a third week) from September 11 – September 21, 2025. Shows: One Thursday show (opening night), then Fridays and Saturday at 7:30p and Sundays at 2p. 9/11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 (Potential third week would be Friday-Sunday September 26-28). REHEARSALS*: 5 weeks total including Tech week. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs. 6:30p-10p, Sundays 1p-5p from August 11-September 7. No Fridays or Saturdays. Tech week begins Sunday September 7 then every day through opening September 11th. No rehearsals Labor Day weekend Sunday 8/31 or Monday 9/1. Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities. You may be asked to read from the script as well. Bring sheet music in the proper key (an accompanist will be available); Recorded accompaniment is not encouraged but is allowed. Speaker will be provided, but bring all necessary phone or recorder connections. To be considered, please apply.
7 roles
Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano, needs to belt a D Young woman with rough edges who carries a strength and sadness beyond her years. She is short-tempered and not afraid to speak her mind but is desperate to find a sense of belonging.
Voice Type: Alto A tough old woman, with a “no nonsense” manner that can boarder on bitter. She doesn’t like to rely on others for help,
Voice Type: Soprano, needs to mix belt a D A soft-faced woman who carries herself in a shy yet enchanting manner. She cares a lot about the welfare of others, perhaps a more than she should. Married to Caleb
Voice Type: Baritone with a slight edge to the sound. Top note is G Out -of-work foreman at the stone quarry. He has a hard time letting go of the way things were. Hannah’s nephew married to Shelby.
Voice Type: Tenor, needs to touch an A A young, small town policeman restless to leave the place he feels has been holding him down. He does not seem to have a clear sense of what it is he needs from life yet.
Voice Type: Mezzo/Alto, must be able to carry a close harmony A Postmistress and busybody, she has narrow eyes and sour tongue. Anybody’s business is her business.
Voice Type: n.a A mysterious figure who does not speak. He has intense eyes and a powerful presence, that captivates all who interact with him
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