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Auditions for Musical "Songs Without Words"

Milwaukee, WI, United States
ID: 311603Exp: 5/28/2026
$807/week
Description:

Looking to cast performers for "Songs Without Words" show. See the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Musical genius siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn were each other's chief supporters, deepest inspirations, and best friends — but an unforgiving world allowed only one to be great. Presented for the first time with live music in this full-length world premiere, the production wrestles enduring questions of gender and genius, family and fame, and siblinghood and the power of art. Rate: SPT $784 weekly minimum (SPT 8) — increasing to $807 January 4, 2027. Additional info: First rehearsal: Tuesday, January 11, 2027 Preview: Friday, January 22, 2027 Opening: Saturday, January 23, 2027 Closing and strike: Sunday, February 7, 2027 Potential extension closing and strike: Sunday, February 14, 2027 Equity actors. Understudy track open. Preparation: You will have a six-minute slot. Please prepare two contrasting monologues — no Shakespeare please. You may also perform a song if you are so inclined, but accompaniment will not be provided, so it will either be acapella or self-accompaniment with an instrument (no piano will be available). Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If interested, please apply.

3 roles

Fanny HenselBoth genders20-41 y.o.All ethnicities

Née Mendelssohn (PRECAST): Fanny Hensel, née Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1805-1847). The host. The elder sister. A genius. Doubles with FELIX.

FELIXMale18-38 y.o.All ethnicities

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847). The entertainment. The younger brother. A genius. That actor can be of any gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or age. Doubles with FANNY

Understudy TrackBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities