"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" Needs Talent
Looking for talent for the "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Broadway’s most hilarious farce, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, follows a sly Roman slave, Pseudolus, who will do anything to win his freedom—including pulling the wildest schemes to help his young master win the girl next door. With mistaken identities, outrageous disguises, and Stephen Sondheim’s brilliant score, Forum promises fast-paced comedy and endless fun. Additional info: Callbacks January 14, 2026 Performances April 17, 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2, and 8 at 8 PM April 26, May 3, and 9 at 2 PM Be prepared to arrive 15 minutes before your time slot begins and be prepared to stay for the full 40-minute slot. Auditionees will either sing first, participate in theatre games first, or vice versa. You only need to sign up for one slot. Please prepare 16–32 bars of a song that shows off your vocal range and storytelling ability. Sondheim is encouraged but not required. See Rehearsal Schedule attached. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
(Tenor A2 - G#4) Naïve and lovestruck, the son of Senex and Domina. Sweet, idealistic, and willing to do anything for Philia.
(Soprano A3–G5) A beautiful but hilariously dim courtesan promised to Miles Gloriosus. Innocent, wide-eyed, and devoted to Hero.
(Baritone Bb2–Gb4) Hero’s father, a henpecked husband with wandering eyes. Foolish and lecherous, he often finds himself caught in Pseudolus’s schemes.
(Mezzo A3–F#5) Hero’s mother, strong-willed and commanding. A domineering presence who rules her household with an iron hand.
(Baritone/Tenor A2 - G4) Senex’s head slave. A fussy, anxious worrywart whose loyalty and panic often land him in hilarious predicaments.
(Baritone A2-F4) The sly, opportunistic purveyor of courtesans. A natural salesman, always looking to turn a profit.
(Baritone A2-F4) A brash, pompous Roman captain. Swaggering, boastful, and full of bluster—more ridiculous than dangerous.
(Baritone A2-F4) An elderly, befuddled neighbor searching for his long-lost children. Doddering, gentle, and endlessly slow.
(Mezzo B3–F5) An ensemble part, caretaker of the courtesans, and warm mother to all. Will have a few fun moments of staging, understudies Domina
( Ensemble Singing) Alluring, graceful, and each with a unique “specialty” of beauty or movement. ● Tintinabula (F)– courtesan of bells, exotic and rhythmic. ● Panacea (F)– courtesan of perfect beauty, elegant and radiant, understudies Philia ● The Geminae (M/F) – twin courtesans, always moving in sync. ● Vibrata (M or F) – courtesan of passion, fiery and playful. ● Gymnasia (M/Fluid) – courtesan of athleticism, statuesque and strong.
(4 roles, Flexible Vocal Range) The comic chameleons of the show—play soldiers, slaves, citizens, eunuchs, and more. High-energy, versatile performers who shine in physical comedy and quick character changes. Protean 1 Understudies Pseudolus, may be male or female presenting Protean 2 Understudies Hysterium and Hero Protean 3 Understudies Lycus and Miles Gloriosus Protean 4 Understudies Senex and Erronius
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