Mountain Theatre Company NYC Auditions Feb. 18th (By Appointment Only) - The Marvelous Wonderettes | Playbill

 

Mountain Theatre Company NYC Auditions Feb. 18th (By Appointment Only) - The Marvelous Wonderettes

CATEGORY: Performer

Mountain Theatre Company
Highlands, NC
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Seeking diverse triple threat performers ages 18 and up for Mountain Theatre Company’s 87th season. Must have incredible musical theatre-pop/rock voices, strong dance skills, great comedic instincts, and the ability to interact well with an audience.

Mountain Theatre Company is committed to diversity and operates with a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Mountain Theatre Company encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

*** Digital or virtual auditions will not be accepted at this time. ***

CONTRACT
Non-Union
Up to $500/wk.
Travel and Housing Provided

LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Ave
New York, New York 10018

Feb 18th, 2025 - The Marvelous Wonderettes

PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: Scott Daniel
Company Manager: Emanuel Carrero
Casting Associate: Erin Leigh Knowles
Accompanist: Casey Reed

AUDITION REGISTRATION
Digital or virtual auditions will not be accepted at this time.

Auditionee MUST register for a designated audition time slot by visiting our website mountaintheatre.com/auditions

Audition registration opens at 12:00 AM February 1st, 2025.
When registration opens, artists will be asked to submit an audition form with their headshot and resume. Once our casting team has reviewed the submitted materials, artists will receive a custom access key to book their preferred appointment time. Not all submissions will receive an access key.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Please prepare a vocal selection (32 bars) that best showcases your abilities and aligns stylistically with our current season breakdown. Auditionee may be asked for an alternate vocal selection. Auditionees requested to return for a callback will be notified at their time slot. A callback consisting of singing, harmony work, and movement/dance will be held within 72 hours of your initial audition time slot.

Sides and vocal materials will be provided.

A reminder that digital or virtual auditions will not be accepted at this time.

*** Please note THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and FOREVER PLAID will play in repertoire. ***

BREAKDOWN

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
Director/Choreographer: TBA
Music Director: Lori Nielsen
First Rehearsal: 05/20/25
Opening: 06/11/25
Closing: 07/13/25

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In act two, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the young women have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!

SEEKING:

CINDY LOU
Lead | Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
She knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Acts I & II, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5. Sings melody line on most songs, so the other girls hang their vocals on this voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: "Allegheny Moon," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "Maybe."

MISSY
Lead | Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
She is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee, and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy. Vocal Range: Soprano: G3–A5. Wide range, floating high vocals and belting throughout the show. Among the songs she sings lead are: "Secret Love," "You Don’t Own Me," and "Wedding Bell Blues."

BETTY JEAN
Lead | Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
She is the class clown and tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. It’s also highly probable that Betty Jean wants to be with Cindy Lou herself, but just doesn’t even know what those feelings really are. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of the friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the ten-year reunion. Vocal Range: Alto with strong low range: D3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: "Lipstick on Your Collar," "I Only Want To Be With You," and "That’s When The Tears Start."

SUZY
Lead | Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
She is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super-best friends with Missy, Suzy is always a little giddy and a little silly, and finds great pleasure in everything she does. In love with the lighting operator, completely surprised when named Prom Queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and pregnant in Act II. This role requires an excellent part singer and expert comedian. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Alto with both sweet and soulful voice: G3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: "Stupid Cupid," "Hold Me, Thrill Me," and "Rescue Me."

SWING 1
Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
This track covers CINDY LOU and MISSY. See character description above.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5.

SWING 2
Female | 18-28 | Any Ethnicity
This track covers BETTY JEAN and SUZY. See character description above.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Alto with strong low range: D3–E5.

DURATION

May 20, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025

SALARY

$500.00 – $500.00 per week

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

http://www.mountaintheatre.com/auditions

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