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CURRENT AUDITIONS

Hello, Dolly!

Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman 

Book by Michael Stewart 

Directed by Parker Ryan 


10 performances, September 5-21 

Auditions:

We will be holding initial in-person auditions Monday, June 2 from 7-10 pm and Wednesday, June 4 from 7-10 pm. The auditions will be held at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, 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. 

Audition requirements:

 All auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar song selections in the style of the show. Songs from the show are welcome but not required. 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. 


We would also like all auditioners to tell us a short story (under 2 minutes) about their search for love or happiness. Auditioners may prepare a 1–2-minute comedic monologue in lieu of telling a story. 


If necessary, callbacks will be via invitation on Monday, June 9 from 7-10 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.  

Production Details:

Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Monday, June 16. All conflicts must be listed on the audition form (filled out at the audition) and no additional conflicts will be accepted once casting is complete. Conflicts during sitzprobe, tech week, or for a performance cannot be accepted. Rehearsals will primarily be Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings. A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed at auditions. The show will run for ten performances September 5-21. 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 tentative, full production schedule can be found HERE. 

Character Descriptions:

Character Descriptions: 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 previous casts. Age ranges listed below refer to perceived stage age and are flexible. 


Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi — an indefatigable meddling matchmaker; a widow in her middle years 

Age: 30-60 Range: Eb3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2


Mrs. Irene Molloy — a millineress with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City 

Age: 30-50 Range: A3-D5, w/ optional notes down to G3 and up to E5 


Minnie Fay — a young girl who works in Irene’s Shop 

Age: 18-25 Range: Eb4-F5 w/ opt. notes down to C4


Ernestina — a single woman in need of Mrs. Levi’s services 

Age: 30s Range: F4-D5 


Ermengarde — the 17-year-old niece of Horace Vandergelder 

Age: 16-25 Range: E4-G5 


Horace Vandergelder — proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s 

Age: 40-60 Range: B2-E4 


Cornelius Hackl — Vandergelder’s chief clerk, 33 years old 

Age: 30s Range: D#3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2 


Barnaby Tucker — an assistant to Cornelius, 17 years old 

Age: 16-25 Range: E3-G4 w/ opt. notes down to Bb2 


Ambrose Kemper — a young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde 

Age: 17-25 Range: E3-G4 


Supporting Ensemble Roles, various ages and voice types: 


Mrs. Rose — sells vegetables from a street cart, a friend of Mrs. Levi’s from years before 


Coachman — non-speaking 


Horse — two chorus/dancers 


Rudolph Reisenweber — the Prussian major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant 


Stanley — a young waiter 


Fritz, Harry, Louie, Danny, Manny and Hank — Harmonia Gardens waiters; non-speaking chorus/dancers 


First Cook — Harmonia Gardens employee with a German accent 


Second Cook — Harmonia Gardens employee 


Judge — white-whiskered, red-nosed, New York night court


Policemen — several New York City officers; only one speaking 


Court Clerk (Recorder) — male chorus member


Paperhanger — non-speaking


Ensemble - All ages 

Townspeople of New York 

Yonkers Band Lodge Members

Feed Store Customers 

Harmonia Gardens Customers 

Polka Contest Contestants 

14th Street Parade Ensemble  

* 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. 

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