Director: Sidney Horton
Musical Director: Ellen Robison
Choreographer: Rachel Peterson
Auditions:
Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sunday, May 17th from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Callbacks:
Monday, May 18th from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm
Location:
Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Community Center
100 E McDowell Street
Matthews, NC 28105
Rehearsals:
Generally, rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday evenings (7:00 pm-10:00 pm) and Sundays (2:00 pm-5:00 pm).
Performances:
Pay What You Can: July 9th at 7:30 pm
July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 pm
July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2:00 pm
July 23 at 7:30 (HOLD)
All actors must be available for all performances.
All performance roles are volunteer.
About the Show:
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book by Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell
Casting Notes
We are looking for:
A diverse cast of actors ages 16 and up of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds who can sing and dance. Leading roles, Supporting and Ensemble roles.
What to Prepare:
All Actors: Please prepare a 30 second to 1 minute comedic monologue (preferably from a musical) as well as 32 measures of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that demonstrates your vocal range. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
All auditionees will be asked to participate in the dance portion of the auditions. Come prepared to move and either wear or bring shoes and clothing you can move in well.