"The Wedding Singer Musical" Audition for the Theater
Performers needed for "The Wedding Singer Musical". Please see the details below. About the project: ROCK THE WARNER ’80’S STYLE! Based on the iconic film of the same name, THE WEDDING SINGER is a hilarious musical comedy that will have you partying like it’s 1985! Meet New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer/rock-star wannabe, Robbie Hart. He’s the life of the party, until his fiancée leaves him heartbroken at the altar. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection with her innocent charm. Robbie falls hard, only to learn that Julia is about to be married to a narcissistic Wall Street shark. Can he pull off the performance of a decade and win her heart, or will Julia be lost to him forever? Additional info: WHAT TO EXPECT The dance portion of the audition will take place from 7-8 pm, and actors sign up for a singing time slot either before (from 6-7 pm) or after (from 8-9 pm). Please note: Actors will be considered for multiple roles, as appropriate, and may be asked to read acting slides at the audition. Physical copies of the Audition Slides will be available at the audition. WHAT TO PREPARE A ONE-MINUTE SONG Actors should prepare to sing a one-minute song in the style of the show. You may either: A) Prepare a song of your choosing and bring sheet music with your cuts clearly marked or B) Sing one of the two song options found in the RESOURCES section (It’s Your Wedding Day or Someday) MONOLOGUE Please select one monologue from the provided materials to read at auditions. The selection does not need to be memorized. DANCE Please dress in clothing that allows you to move, and wear appropriate footwear that you can dance in. No prior dance experience is needed – directors just want to see how you express joy and fun while moving! If interested, please apply.
9 role s
Male presenting, the lead singer of the wedding band ‘Simply Wed.’ Robbie has a very quirky, wholesome energy about him, with a classic lead singer aura and personality. He is charismatic, handsome, and a romantic dreamer. He has both charm and emotional depth. Vocal Range: Rock Tenor B3-C6 falsetto
Female presenting, a winsome waitress at a wedding venue. She is empathetic, caring, hopeful, and brave. The “girl next door,” she is full of warmth, sincerity, and vulnerability. Vocal Range: Soprano/Mezzo G3-F5
Female presenting, Julia’s cousin and best friend; has an 80s Madonna vibe. Uninhibited, brash, fun-loving, flirtatious, and bold, she is comfortable in her body, confident, and always up for a good time. Vocal Range: Pop Belt A3-E5
Male presenting, the bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy who has swagger, but beneath his facade of loving his bachelor lifestyle, he has hidden tenderness and is secretly in love with Holly. Vocal Range: Baritone C4-A5
Male presenting, the wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sweet, sensitive, witty, and very flamboyant; balances out Sammy’s macho persona. Vocal Range: C4-A5
Male presenting, Julia’s fiancé; a shallow and materialistic Wall Street broker who tries to buy Julia’s love with money. Arrogant and manipulative, he is a bit of a womanizer who has villainous energy with charm masking cruelty. Vocal Range: C4-B5
Female presenting, Robbie’s ex-fiancé; A Pat Benatar type. She is sexy, bold, selfish, and unapologetic; flashy and a bit trashy. Vocal Range: Mezzo Rocker A3-D5
Female presenting, Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly and caring, but also adventurous and fiery. She tries to remain ‘hip’ despite her age; can rap. Vocal Range: C4-C5
Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie) Wedding Guests (including Bad Hair Guy, Loser Guy, and Sideburns Lady) Angie (Julia’s mother) Waiters and waitresses, club patrons, business people, Cousin Steve, Priest, Ricky The Bartender, Bum, and so many more! Celebrity Impersonators (Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Mr. T, Ronald Reagan, Tina Turner, Nancy Reagan, Imelda Marcos)
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