CURRENT AUDITIONS
Footlighters Theater is currently auditioning for specific roles in:
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 on Monday, June 16 from 7-9 pm for the roles of Barnaby, Ambrose, & Ensemble. 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.
There will be no additional callbacks.
Production Details:
Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Wednesday, June 18. 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:
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.
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
Ensemble - All ages and will portray various characters, including:
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.