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"All Shook Up" Audition for the Theater

Elm Grove, WI, United States
ID: 300394Exp: 2/10/2026
Description:

The theatre play "All Shook Up" looks for male and female performers. See more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED About the project: It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” This crowd-pleasing musical is inspired by and features the songs of Elvis Presley®. Additional info: Call backs: February 12, 2026; First Rehearsal: February 23, 2026; Tech: April 12 & 13 - basic tech TBD; Tech: April 18 or 19 - 23, 2026; Performances: April 23-May 10, 2026; Rehearsals: TBD - Monday - Friday 7-10PM. If you have a resume and/or headshot, please bring them to the audition. Everyone will sing first and then dance. Please wear comfortable clothing for the dance audition. Please prepare a 32-bar song in the style of the show and bring sheet music. On the night of your audition, please arrive at 6:30PM to be ready for the 7PM start. Please be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked. Important Information - Please read You must be available for EVERY technical rehearsal (Friday before Opening through Preview Night) and EVERY performance to be cast in this show. See the attachmentm for details. If interested, please apply.

11 role s

ChadMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A hip, rebellious, leather-jacketed roustabout who brings excitement, music, and change to a sleepy town. Confident, charismatic, and full of swagger.

Natalie HallerFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A spirited and smart mechanic who dreams of love and adventure beyond her small town. She disguises herself as "Ed" to get closer to Chad.

Jim HallerMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Natalie’s widowed father. Kind but lonely, he struggles with moving on until unexpected romance sparks change in his life.

SylviaFemale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The strong, no-nonsense owner of the local honky-tonk. She’s tough on the outside but warm-hearted and protective of her daughter.

LorraineFemale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

Sylvia’s bubbly and romantic daughter. Sweet and optimistic, she falls head over heels in love with Dean.

DennisMale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

A nerdy, awkward, and endearing young man who secretly loves Natalie. Loyal and well-meaning, if a little clueless.

Miss SandraFemale25-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The glamorous and intellectual museum curator. She’s self-assured, cultured, and uninterested in love—until Chad arrives.

Dean HydeMale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

The shy, clean-cut son of the town’s conservative mayor. He’s charming and sincere, with a rebellious streak that surfaces through his love for Lorraine.

Mayor Matilda HydeFemale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The uptight, conservative mayor determined to uphold decency and control in the town. She’s strict, proper, and secretly harboring feelings she doesn’t understand.

Sheriff EarlMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The soft-spoken lawman who quietly follows Mayor Hyde’s orders—until he finds the courage to speak his mind.

EnsembleBoth genders18-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Townspeople, dancers, musicians, and various featured roles. They bring the energy, heart, and humor that fuel this rockin’ musical adventure.