Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin & Tim Herlihy
Directed by Carmen Rossi
Music Directed by Rich Lewis
Choreographed by Karen Dixon
Produced by Melody Connell & Bill Gilbertson
We will be holding in-person auditions on Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 from 7-10 pm The auditions will be held at 15 Waterloo Ave, 2nd Floor, Berwyn, PA 19312. To sign up please send an email to footlightersauditions@gmail.com with your preferred time slot, what role(s) you are submitting for, and a copy of your headshot/resume if you have one.
**PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION - These auditions will not be held at the theater, but rather in a different, nearby location**
All auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar song selections in the style of the show. One of your song selections may be from the show, but does not have to be. If possible, anyone auditioning for the role of Robbie should accompany themselves on guitar for one of the selections. We would also like everyone to share a short personal anecdote about a wedding or large event. Please keep these stories under one minute in length.
All songs should be memorized and you must provide music for the accompanist, even if singing from the show. Please make sure your music is clearly marked and contained in a three ring binder. Please, no a capella auditions.
If necessary, call backs will be via invitation on Sunday, July 21 from 1 - 5 pm. Call back materials will be sent with your invitation and may include song and scene selections from the show. You should also be prepared to do cold readings, a dance call, and learn additional musical material from the show.
Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting July 28. All conflicts must be listed on the audition form and no additional conflicts will be accepted once casting is complete. Conflicts during tech week or for a performance will not be accepted. Rehearsals will primarily be Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. The show will run for 8 performances November 1-10. Additional performances or partner events such as meet and greets with the cast may be added. Rehearsals and performances will be at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA. A full production schedule can be found HERE.
Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are open and non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member of Footlighters Theater (dues: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior/student). Membership benefits include voting rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also expected to contribute to other aspects of production, including but not limited to, building and painting sets, soliciting for ads and donations, and sourcing costumes and props. Some of the set builds will be included in the rehearsal schedule and are mandatory. Others will be on a volunteer basis.
COVID-19: Masks are currently not required to be worn while at Footlighters Theater. Cast members may wear masks for rehearsals up until one week before tech week. At that point, masks may not be worn for rehearsals and performances, unless there is a special circumstance that has been discussed with the producer and director.
All roles are open and Footlighters strongly encourages all performers to submit for ANY role with which they identify, regardless of type, gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodiversity, body type, and similarity to the movie or Broadway casts.
Robbie Hart
The lead singer of a band. He is handsome and charismatic. A truly 'nice' person with the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: B3-C6
Sammy
The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. A total "guy's guy," but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor, he are actually in love with Holly.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: C4-A5
George
The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is sensitive and expressive, often bringing a lively and energetic presence. The foil to Sammy's super "guy" attitude.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: C4-A5
Julia Sullivan
Waitress. The typical "girl next door". Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and
is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: G3-F5
Holly
Julia's cousin. She is bold and outgoing, always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range: A3-E5
Glen Guglia
Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. Rich, shallow, and materialistic. He constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money. Frequently unfaithful.
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: D4-B5
Rosie
Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain "hip" despite her age.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 60 to 80
Vocal range top: C4-C5
Linda
Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. She keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. More in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than with Robbie himself. Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range: A3-D5
Ensemble
Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie); Wedding Guests; Stockbrokers; Impersonators
* ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING: ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTAGIOUS NATURE OF THE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 AND THE INHERENT RISK OF EXPOSURE THAT EXISTS IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE PRESENT; AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ANY AND ALL PROTOCOLS OF FOOTLIGHTERS, CDC, STATE, AND LOCAL ENTITIES DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE RISKS OF INFECTION BY COVID-19; VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF EXPOSURE TO OR INFECTION BY COVID-19 AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE AUDITION AND REHEARSAL PROCESS AS WELL AS PERFORMANCES; AND RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY FOOTLIGHTERS (AND ITS GOVERNORS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS) FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO EXPOSURE TO OR INFECTION BY COVID-19 OR SIMILAR DISEASE WHICH MAY OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE AUDITION AND REHEARSAL PROCESS AND PERFORMANCES.
Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are open and non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member of Footlighters Theater (due: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior/child/student).
Membership benefits include voting rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also expected to contribute to other aspects of production, including but not limited to, building and painting sets, soliciting for ads and donations, and sourcing costumes and props.