Mamma Mia! auditions will be held April 23 and 24 (Chorus dance call is April 20), and in New York City, on May 9, 2018.
Auditions for the 2018 - 2019 Repertory Season will be held April 30 and May 1st. Online sign-up for auditions will begin April 2; contact the email address below to receive full details!
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MAMMA MIA! AUDITIONS
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for the musical, Mamma Mia! on April 23 and 24, 2018 (Chorus dance call is April 20), and in New York City, on May 9, 2018. Denver Callbacks are scheduled for April 26, 2018. The Arvada Center production will be directed by the Arvada Center’s Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre, Rod A. Lansberry.
Adult Principal and Chorus:
Colorado Principal/Chorus auditions are on April 23 and 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. The Women’s Chorus dance call is 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and Men’s Chorus dance call is 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on April 20. All dance calls are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing.
General Audition Requirements:
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Strong dancing abilities are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of the show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Recorded music or a cappella audition will eliminate casting consideration. Audio and video submissions will not be considered. A current headshot and résumé are required. Equity members must have a current equity ID card. This is an Equity LORT B production, non-Equity actors will be considered. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are needed and encouraged to audition for all roles.
Unless specifically noted, roles are not limited to any specific ethnicity, size or age. Follow the link below to sign up for an online audition slot. Please do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Actors who cannot access the website should call 720-898-7200 to schedule an audition time. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.
New York Auditions:
Wojcik/Seay Casting will coordinate the New York City auditions, to be held on May 9, 2018. To be considered for a New York audition, mail a hard copy of your headshot and résumé and indicate the role you are interested in (if known) to the following address:
Wojcik/Seay Casting
Attn. Mamma Mia!, Arvada CO production
247 West 38th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
NO CALLS PLEASE – qualified actors will be contacted to schedule an audition
Rehearsal and Performance Dates:
Rehearsals for Mamma Mia! begin on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The production opens Friday, September 7 and runs through September 30, 2018. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.
ARVADA CENTER – Mamma Mia!
Character Breakdown of available roles
Contemporary dancers and singers. Some ensemble men have dance specialties. Acrobatic skills are a plus; some ensemble men and women are featured as singers and actors. ALL SHOULD HAVE A POP / ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL.
DONNA: Female/late 30s-early 40s. Former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos.” A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Moves well.
SOPHIE: Female/18-25. Donna’s Daughter, who is determined to find romance. Pop soprano.
TANYA: Female/late 30s-early 40s. A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.
ROSIE: Female/late 30s-early 40s. A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress. Actress who sings and moves well
LISA: Female/18-25. Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non-Caucasian young woman. Strong dance.
ALI: Female/18-25. Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie.
SAM: Male/35-45. May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings and moves well. Baritone.
HARRY: Male/35-45. May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his carefree, youthful self. English accent. Actor who sings and moves well. High baritone, tenor.
BILL: Male/35-45. May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role. Moves well.
SKY: Male/late 20s. Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive. Strong dance.
PEPPER: Male/20s. Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover and strong dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor.
EDDIE: Male/20s. Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Must be a good mover and strong dancer. Baritone/tenor.
Follow the link below to schedule an online appointment time. Actors who cannot access the website should call 720-898-7200 to schedule an audition time.
An additional Women's Chorus Dance Call? has been added on 4/20 from 10:30am - 11:45am.
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