Casting Performers for "Hello, Dolly!" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Hello, Dolly!" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: All auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar song selections in the style of the show. Songs from the show are welcome but not required. All songs should be memorized, and you must provide music for the accompanist, even if singing from the show. Please make sure your music is clearly marked and contained in a three-ring binder. Directors would also like all auditioners to tell a short story (under 2 minutes) about their search for love or happiness. Auditioners may prepare a 1–2-minute comedic monologue in lieu of telling a story. If necessary, callbacks will be via invitation on Monday, June 9 from 7-10 pm. Call back materials will be sent with your invitation and may include song and scene selections from the show. You should also be prepared to do cold readings, a dance call, and learn additional musical material from the show. Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Monday, June 16. All conflicts must be listed on the audition form (filled out at the audition) and no additional conflicts will be accepted once casting is complete Please apply if interested.
31 roles
An indefatigable meddling matchmaker; a widow in her middle years Range: Eb3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2
A millineress with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City Range: A3-D5, w/ optional notes down to G3 and up to E5
A young girl who works in Irene’s Shop Range: Eb4-F5 w/ opt. notes down to C4
A single woman in need of Mrs. Levi’s services Range: F4-D5
The 17-year-old niece of Horace Vandergelder Range: E4-G5
Proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s Range: B2-E4
Range: D#3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2
An assistant to Cornelius Range: E3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2
A young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde Range: E3-G4
Sells vegetables from a street cart, a friend of Mrs. Levi’s from years before
Non-speaking
Two chorus/dancers
The Prussian major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant
A young waiter
Harmonia Gardens employee with a German accent
Harmonia Gardens employee
White-whiskered, red-nosed, New York night court
Several New York City officers; only one speaking
Chorus member
Non-speaking
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