STAGES St. Louis is holding their St. Louis Auditions for their 2019 Season!
AUDITION DATES
Principal Appointments: Thurs, Jan. 17 & 18, 2019
To sign up for an appointment, please call 314-604-6127, Monday-Friday between
10 am-3 pm beginning Wednesday, January 9, 2019. All AEA members will have top priority in making appointments.
Open Chorus Call: Sat., Jan. 19, 2019
Men at 10 am (Sign-up: 8:45 am – 9:45 am)
Women at 2 pm (Sign-up: 1 pm – 1:50 pm)
Callbacks: Sun., Jan. 20, 2019
SEEKING
Equity Singer/Dancers for various roles in the 2019 Season. See Breakdown.
PREPARATION
Principal Appointments: Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a song in the style of or from any of the shows in the season. Be prepared to sing an additional selection if requested. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a current headshot and resume. Auditions are open to performers who will be 18 years old by May 1, 2019.
Open Chorus Call: Come prepared to dance. Women should bring character heels and jazz shoes; men should bring jazz shoes/sneakers. You must be signed up by the appropriate time in order to be seen that day. Dancers may be asked to sing. Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a song in the style of or from any of the shows in the season. Be prepared to sing an additional selection if requested. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a current headshot and resume. Auditions are open to performers who will be 18 years old by May 1, 2019.
For further information please see our website: www.stagesstlouis.org.
LOCATION
Kent Center for Theatre Arts
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
OTHER DATES
THE BOY FROM OZ
Director: Michael Hamilton
Choreographer: Dana Lewis
Musical Director: Lisa Campbell Albert
Rehearsals: May 14, 2019 – May 30, 2019
Performances: May 31, 2019 – June 30, 2019
GREASE
Director: Michael Hamilton
Choreographer: Tony Gonzalez
Musical Director: Lisa Campbell Albert
Rehearsals: July 2, 2019 – July 18, 2019
Performances: July 19, 2019 – August 18, 2019
MAN OF LA MANCHA
Director: Michael Hamilton
Choreographer: Dana Lewis
Musical Director: Lisa Campbell Albert
Rehearsals: August 20, 2019 – September 5, 2019
Performances: September 6, 2019 – October 6, 2019
DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS, TYA
Director/Choreographer: Peggy Taphorn
Musical Director: Tali Allen
Rehearsals: May 27, 2019 – June 17, 2019
Performances: June 18, 2019 – June 30, 2019
BREAKDOWN
THE BOY FROM OZ
Peter Allen: Legendary Australian Singer/Songwriter/Showman; early 30s-mid 40s.
Charming and charismatic Star performer with a distinct sex appeal and flamboyant sense of humor. Pop Bari-Tenor. Must sing and dance well. Role is offered. Seeking standbys or replacements.
Young Peter: Young Peter Woolnough (Allen); boy aged 10-12 from the Australian outback who dreams of fame and fortune as a performer. Accomplished child actor with an unchanged voice who sings and tap dances well. Acrobatic skills a plus.
Greg Connell: Peter’s lover and business manager; late 20s-mid 30s. Accomplished young Leading man who sings and moves well. Extremely masculine, intelligent, and athletic.
Dee Anthony/Dick Woolnough: Plays both Peter’s agent and Peter’s estranged father; mid 40s. Accomplished character actor who sings and moves well. Tough, street-savvy, and overtly masculine, with a wry sense of humor. Australian dialect a plus.
Judy Garland: Legendary Star and beloved Gay Icon; late 30s-mid 40s. Seeking an accomplished singer/actress who moves well and evokes the Garland persona more than imitates. A total performer; should be well-versed in the MGM Garland performance style. This is the mature Judy at the height of her concert career post Hollywood.
Liza Minnelli: Eager and loving daughter of Judy Garland, also capable of becoming the legendary Award-winning star of “Cabaret”; early 20s-mid 30s. A virtuoso performer; sensitive and emotionally accessible. Should be well-versed in the early “Liza with a Z” performance style.
Marian Woolnough: Simple, affectionate, and straight-forward mother to Peter Woolnough/Allen; mid 40s-early 50s. Lived her life in the Australian back country and adored her son. Must sing and move well.
George Woolnough/TV Director/Stage Manager: Featured Male Ensemble role. Plays Young Peter’s Grandfather and others; late 30s-early 40s. Must sing and move well. Dance skills a plus.
Chris Bell: Featured Male Ensemble role. Peter’s performing partner as member of a pop teen “Brother” duo; mid-late 20s. Energetic and adorable teen idol. Pop Tenor who sings and moves extremely well. Facility with the Guitar is a plus.
Mark Herron: Featured Male Ensemble role. Judy Garland’s much younger husband; late 20s-mid 30s. Sophisticated, slick and sexually ambiguous. A Player. Bari-Tenor who sings and dances well.
Trick: Featured Male Ensemble role. Iconic patron of Studio 54; mid 20s-mid 30s. Sexy and adventurous. Athletic build a plus. Must sing and dance well. Advanced Fosse technique a plus.
Male Ensemble: Accomplished dancer/singer; late 20s-30s. Advanced Fosse technique and strong harmonizing skills a plus.
Male Ensemble: Accomplished dancer/singer; early 20s-30s. Advanced Fosse technique and strong harmonizing skills a plus.
Trio: Featured Female Ensemble role and Peter’s backup. Energetic singer/dancer; mid 20s-early 30s. A complete entertainer well versed in the pop styles of the 70s and 80s, but capable of strutting like a showgirl. Seeking all ethnicities. Should sing and dance very well.
Trio: Featured Female Ensemble role and Peter’s backup. Energetic singer/dancer; mid 20s-early 30s. A complete entertainer well versed in the pop styles of the 70s and 80s, but capable of strutting like a showgirl. Seeking all ethnicities. Should sing and dance very well.
Trio: Featured Female Ensemble role and Peter’s backup. Energetic singer/dancer; mid 20s-early 30s. A complete entertainer well versed in the pop styles of the 70s and 80s, but capable of strutting like a showgirl. Seeking all ethnicities. Should sing and dance very well.
Alice/Rockette: Featured Female Ensemble role; mid 20s-early 30s. A showgirl with the leggy proportions of a Rockette. Must dance and sing well. Seeking all ethnicities. Prefer no taller than 5’7”.
Pub Owner/Wardrobe Lady: Female Ensemble role. Plays Pub Owner and others; late 30s-early 40s. Must sing and move well. Australian dialect a plus.
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GREASE
Danny Zuko: Undisputed leader of the Burger Palace Boys – a super-cool group of high school wheeler-dealers; early 20s. Athletic, attractive, confident and cool with an easy-going charm. Must sing and move very well. Dance skills a plus. Bari-tenor with a developed falsetto.
Kenickie: Danny’s second in command; early-mid 20s. Attempts to be tough and surly. He avoids any show of softness, but is easily hurt. Extremely passionate about his car and Rizzo – in that order. Must sing and move very well. Dance skills a plus. Tenor.
Doody: Youngest of the guys with dreams of being a pop-teen idol; early 20s. Boyishly handsome with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the others. Plays the guitar. Must sing and move very well. High Tenor. Falsetto a plus.
Roger: The class clown; an “anything for a laugh”-type of guy; early 20s. A bit of a klutz; not quite as athletic as the others. Seeking all ethnicities. Must sing and move very well. Tenor with strong falsetto.
Sonny: Young and attractive Italian-looking wheeler-dealer who thinks he’s a real lady-killer; early 20s. Nervous and energetic. Athletic build a plus. Must sing and move very well. Bari-Tenor with falsetto.
Eugene: The class valedictorian and all-around “nerd”; early-mid 20s. Physically awkward and somewhat pompous, but a complete gentleman with the ladies. Must sing and dance well. Tenor II.
Vince Fontaine: Mature Radio DJ; mid 40s. A star in his own mind; slickly energetic and a total womanizer. Must sing and move well. Familiarity with 50s pop/rock stylings a plus.
Sandy Dumbrowski: Danny’s love interest; early 20s. Sweet, wholesome, and naïve, but with an innocent sexuality bubbling just below the surface. Mirrors the Sandra Dee persona of the “Gidget” movies. Must sing and move well. Soprano with belt.
Betty Rizzo: Leader of the Pink Ladies; early-mid 20s. Tough, sarcastic and outspoken, but vulnerable. Wears her “bad girl” reputation like a badge of honor. Sexy with unconventional good looks. Must sing and move very well. Dance skills a plus. Mezzo/Soprano II.
Marty: The “beauty” of the Pink Ladies; early-mid 20s. Sexy and sophisticated, a real “bombshell”. Eager to be an adult, she betrays her real age whenever she opens her mouth. Actively seeking all ethnicities. Must sing and move well. Soprano with belt.
Frenchy: A waif-like dreamer; good-natured and dumb; early 20s. Fussy about her appearance – particularly her hair – she can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. Must sing and move very well. Soprano.
Jan: Tom-boyish, slightly annoying “kid” sister-type; early 20s. A compulsive eater; could be slightly chubby. Loud and pushy with the girls, but intensely shy with boys. Must sing and move well. Mezzo.
Patty: Attractive, but aggressive and overly-cheerful high school cheerleader; early 20s. A know-it-all, she is given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. Catty, but in an All-American Girl sort of way. Must sing and dance well. Baton twirling a plus. Soprano.
Miss Lynch/Angel: Much maligned “old maid” English Teacher at Rydell High; late 30s-mid 40s. Attempts to understand her students, but never really “with it”. Actively seeking all ethnicities. Featured in a fantasy as a soul-singing Aretha Franklin-type Angel. Should sing well with a strong Soul/R&B background.
Johnny Casino/Straight A: Featured Male Ensemble role; early-mid 20s. Ex-“Greaser”, now a Rock n Roll Teen Idol; early-mid 20s. Must sing and dance well. Should be familiar with Elvis-like vocal styles of the 50s. Bari-Tenor with falsetto.
Male Ensemble/Straight A: Accomplished singer/dancer; early 20s. Must sing and dance well. Strong part-singing facility a plus.
Cha-Cha: Featured Ensemble role. A blind date; mid 20s. Dangerously sexy and aggressive, she takes great pride in being the “best dancer at St. Bernadette’s.” Must sing and dance well. Acrobatic and/or Adagio Ballroom skills a plus.
Female Ensemble: Accomplished singer/dancer; early 20s. Must sing and dance well. Strong part-singing facility a plus.
Female Ensemble: Accomplished singer/dancer; early 20s. Must sing and dance well. Strong part-singing facility a plus.
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MAN OF LA MANCHA
Cervantes/Don Quixote: Charismatic and innately idealistic 17th-century poet and actor; early 40s-mid 50s. As Quixote, he becomes a flamboyantly adventurous knight on a quest to right the world’s ills. Brave, elegant and unconsciously pompous. Seeking all ethnicities. Classical training a plus. Must sing and move well. Trained Baritone.
Sancho: Manservant to Cervantes and adoring follower of Don Quixote; late 30s-mid 50s.
Honest and loyal; a cross between the proto-typical “buddy” and a borsht-belt comic. Should sing and move well. Tenor II.
Governor/Innkeeper: Commanding and respected male leader of the prison. Very masculine, with a distinct comic flair. As the Innkeeper, he is a hard-working working-class host, eager to please.
Must sing and move well. Trained Bass-Baritone.
Duke/Dr. Carrasco: Sly, elegant, and openly entitled member of the upper-class; late 20s-early 40s.
Intelligent and pompous, he needs to be in control and eagerly chooses to destroy things he doesn’t understand. Quixote’s ultimate nemesis. Baritone.
Captain of the Inquisition: Cold and unfeeling Prison Warden; a perfect military specimen; early 30s-early 40s. All powerful, with deadly grace; his word is law. Athletic build a plus. Baritone.
Padre: Warm, compassionate, and perceptive man of the cloth; mid 30s-40s. A bit of a dreamer. Must sing extremely well. Trained Tenor I.
Barber: Quirky comedic actor who sings well; mid 30s. Pragmatic, but optimistic enough to see the good in every man. Strong movement skills a plus. Tenor I.
Aldonza/Dulcinea: Accomplished and charismatic Leading Lady; 30s-early 40s. Powerful, pragmatic, with a knowing sexuality. Streetwise and a true survivor, she is desperate to believe in a better life than the one she knows. Trained Soprano who moves very well. Dance skills a plus. Actively seeking all ethnicities.
Antonia: Mature Ingénue, delicate and adorable; mid 20s-mid 30s. Niece to Don Quixote and engaged to Dr. Carrasco. On the surface, innocent and pure of heart; but with a steely core that betrays a truly venal and selfish nature. Trained Soprano.
Housekeeper: Character woman with comic skills; late 30s-early 50s. Overly pious, she easily dominates every situation – making the conversation solely about herself. Trained Mezzo. Seeking all types and all ethnicities.
Pedro: Featured Male Ensemble role. Leader of the Muleteers; early-mid 30s. Powerful, masculine, and ruthless if crossed. Seeking all ethnicities. Must sing and dance well. Previous experience with a whip a plus.
Tenorio: Featured Male Ensemble role. Charismatic balladeer; late 20s-30s. Sensitive and intelligent. Plays the guitar and is featured in “Little Bird” vocal. Must sing and move very well
Juan/Horse: Featured Male Ensemble role. Streetwise, but with a natural elegance; late 20s-30s. Athletic dance feature. Must sing well. Tap and acrobatic skills a plus.
Paco/Mule: Featured Male Ensemble role. A survivor with a natural charm; late 20s-30s. Athletic dance feature. Must sing well. Tap and acrobatic skills a plus.
Anselmo: Masculine and athletic singer/dancer; mid 20s-30s. Seeking all ethnicities. Facility with a whip or rope tricks a plus.
Jose: Masculine and athletic singer/dancer; mid 20s-30s. Seeking all ethnicities. Juggling or acrobatic skills a plus.
Guard: Cold and unfeeling Prison Guard; a perfect military specimen; mid 20s-30s. Athletic build a plus. Must sing and move well.
Guard: Cold and unfeeling Prison Guard; a perfect military specimen; mid 20s-30s. Athletic build and dance skills a plus. Must sing and move well.
Maria: Accomplished character actress who sings well; mid 30s-40s. Married to the Innkeeper; hard-working and long-suffering, with a sarcastic tongue.
Fermina: Sexy and mysterious Moorish dancer; mid-late 20s. Wily and sensual; a true survivor. Seeking all ethnicities. Must sing and dance well. Middle-Eastern folk dance techniques a plus.
Prisoner: Female Ensemble role; late 20s-30s. Accomplished actress who sings very well. Soprano. Strong movement skills a plus.
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DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS
Roger: An aspiring London musician, married to Anita. Quirky comic/actor; late 20s-late 30s. Intelligent, high-strung, but extremely creative. Must sing and move well. Dance skills a plus. Prefer 5’10” or taller. Bari-Tenor.
Pongo: Roger’s pet Dalmatian. Adorable male comic; 20s-late 30s. Fun-loving and wildly energetic. Must sing and move well. Bari-Tenor.
Horace: Cruella’s bumbling Cockney Henchman. Quirky and athletic comic actor; mid 30-40s. Must sing and move well. Prefer 5’10” or taller.
Jasper: Cruella’s bumbling Cockney Henchman. Quirky and athletic comic actor; mid 20-30s. Must sing and move well. Prefer no taller than 5’9”.
Sergeant Tibbs: A Feline/Cat Policeman; mid 20s. Athletic, energetic and clever; a true hero. Must sing and move well. Strong dance skills a plus.
Policeman/Scottie #2/Chihuahua #1: Featured Ensemble role; mid 20s-30s. Character comic who plays multiple roles throughout. Must sing and move well. Scot and Mexican dialects a plus.
Anita: Roger’s wife. Warm and nurturing; mid 20s-30s. Clever 1960s home-maker, fun-loving, with a natural charm. Must sing and move well. Dance skills a plus.
Soprano.
Perdita: Anita’s pet Dalmatian. Adorable female comic; 20s-late 30s. Fun-loving and wildly energetic; a good Mom to her puppies. Must sing and move well. Soprano II.
Cruella de Vil: Classic Disney villainess; mid 30s. The personification of evil; chic and sophisticated. Seeking all ethnicities; female performers or males who perform in drag. 5’10” or taller. Must sing and move well in heels.
Nanny/Scottie #1/Chihuahua #2: Featured Ensemble role; mid 20s-30s. Comic character actress who plays multiple roles throughout. Must sing and move well. Scot and Mexican dialects a plus.
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