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Actors for"The Magician's Elephant" Brand New Show

Perrysburg, OH, United States
ID: 298162Exp: 11/30/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Auditions for "The Magician's Elephant" brand new show! Actors, singers, and dancers, regardless of experience level, are welcome. See more details below. About the project: Adapted from the award-winning children's novel by Kate DiCamillo and featuring music and lyrics from Marc Teitler and book and lyrics from Nancy Harris, The Magician's Elephant tells the story of a town recovering from war and the people affected by its wake. In Baltese, people have lost all faith in life and each other. Peter, a young orphan is told by a mysterious stranger that his sister is still alíve, and he will find her through 'the elephant'. There has never been such a creature in Baltese, a town where nothing extraordinary ever happens. Then one day, a magician conjures an elephant from the sky and its appearance sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that it changes Baltese forever. Peter is catapulted into the quest of his life, overturning everything he ever thought he knew, and discovering that happiness can come from the most unexpected places. Additional info: Invited callbacks (if necessary) will be held December 3rd, 6-9 PM SHOW DATES: Feb. 5th, 6th, & 7th at 7 PM and Feb. 8th at 2 PM WHAT TO PREPARE 32 bars (or about 1 minute) of any musical theater song in the style of the show (think Matilda the Musical. Peter and the Starcatcher, James and the Giant Peach, Urinetown, etc.). You may also choose a piece from the show if you wish! DOWNLOAD THE FULL AUDITION PACKET ATTACHED BELOW (expectations, audition form, character breakdowns, rehearsal/show schedule, and show contract). If interested, please apply.

11 roles

NarratorBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A somewhat mysterious shapeshifter who guides our story and weaves in and out of the action (also plays Fortune Teller, Beggar, and anyone else the production sees fit) Vocal range top: C5 - Vocal range bottom: F#3

Peter DucheneMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(stage age teen) Will consider pre-teen to young adult; Strong vocalist, changed voice. Our hero. An orphan- raised by a soldier, hopeful, searching for sister. male identifying, Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Vilna LutzMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

An old soldier suffering from PTSD. Peter’s guardian. Vocal range top: D4, Vocal range bottom: E3

Leo MatienneMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Peter’s neighbor, Gloria’s husband, a police officer, patient and caring, a dreamer. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Gloria MatienneFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Leo’s wife, works on a flower stall. A realist. King and caring. Yearns for a family. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: G3

Countess QuintetFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Our villainess- rich, vain, selfish, demanding and craves attention, Vocal range top: D6, Vocal range bottom: G3

Count QuintetMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Countess Quintet’s husband. A villain- kowtows to his wife. Wants attention Vocal range top: Ab4, Vocal range bottom: G2

Police ChiefMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A pompous, borderline-hysterical police chief. Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Madame La VaughnFemale55-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(older adult) Accidental victim of the elephant’s arrival. Angry with the Magician. Character will be in a wheelchair after the unfortunate incident with the arrival of the elephant. Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3

MagicianMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Summoner of the elephant. Wants to be respected for his craft. Vocal range top: Db4, Vocal range bottom: G2

Orphans/Townspeople/EnsembleBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities