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Monday, December 12, 2022

Auditions begin tonight! "The Wedding Singer—The Musical," Dec 12, 13, 17 — By Appointment

 

 

 

Music by Matthew Sklar 

Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy

Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

From the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy

 

Performance Dates

April 14-16, 21-23, 28&29, 2023

Fri & Sat 7:30PM Sun 4:00PM

 

Casting Adults 18+

 

AUDITIONS BEGIN MONDAY NIGHT!!!

"The Wedding Singer" is a non-equity no-pay production.

 

Audition Dates

Monday December 12, 2022, 7:00-10:00pm

Tuesday December 13, 2022, 7:00-10:00pm

Saturday December 17, 2022, 12:00pm-4:00pm

BY APPOINTMENT

Video submission option available

CALLBACKS (IF NEEDED)

In-person only Monday December 19, 2022 6:30PM

 

***This production contains adult situations and language.***

 

WHAT TO PREPARE

Auditionees will sing two song excerpts: one uptempo, and one ballad. At least one of these must be in pop/rock/contemporary style. Excerpts should be between 16 and 32 bars long. Please bring sheet music in a binder for the accompanist, with your cuts clearly marked. The acting segment of auditions will be by cold reading only. No Monologues will be seen at this audition. Auditionees should also prepare for and dress appropriately for a movement audition.

 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

interACT welcomes persons with disabilities to audition for all of its productions. If you require accommodations such as large print audition sides, require the audition sides to be sent ahead of time, or any other accommodations due to impairment or disability, please reply to this email and let us know at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled audition.

 

CHARACTERS

Robbie Hart (Lead - M - 25-40) – The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly 'nice' guy that has 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. Vocal range top: C6 bottom: B3

 

Julia Sullivan (Lead - F - 20-35) – Waitress. The pretty "girl next door" in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave. Vocal range top: F5 bottom: G3

 

Sammy - (Supporting - M - 25-45) – 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 is actually in love with Holly. Vocal range top: A5 bottom: C4

 

Holly - (Supporting - F - 25-35) – Julia's cousin, very uninhibited and forward with comedic timing. Sexually promiscuous and 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. Vocal range top: E5 bottom A3

 

George - (Supporting - M - 20-40) – The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. Sensitive and flamboyant. Reminiscent of Boy George from the 80s.Vocal range top: A5 bottom C4

 

Rosie - (Supporting - F - 65+) – Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and sometimes crass despite her age. Comedic Timing. Vocal range top: C5 bottom: C4 plus rapping

 

Glen Guglia - (Supporting - M 25 - 50) – Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is attractive, rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money. He is a slimy womanizer. Vocal range top: B5 bottom: D4

 

Linda - (Supporting - F - 20-35) - Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Rock star idealist. "White Snake Girl" Type. Vocal range top: D5 bottom: A3 (Will also be in ensemble)

 

Angie Sullivan - (Featured - F - 40-60) - Julia’s mom. Divorced and still bitter about it. Wants Julia to not make same mistakes she did. Good Singer. (Will also be in ensemble)

 

Ricky - (Featured - M/F - 25+) - The Bartender - Good Singer. (Will also be in ensemble)

 

Bum - (Featured - M/F - 40+) - A drunken bum who hangs out at Ricky's Bar - Good Singer. (Will also be in Ensemble)

 

Sales Clerk - (Featured - F - 40+) - Works at the mall. - Good Singer. (Will also be in Ensemble)

 

Bad Haircut Guy, Sideburns Lady, Loser Guy, Twinkie Lady - (Featured - M/F - Any) - Loser Chorus of characters in casualty of love with Robbie. - Good Singers. (Will also be in Ensemble)

 

Featured Ensemble Characters - (Featured Ensemble, a few lines, or small solos each - M/F - Any) - Harold and Debbie Fonda, David Fonda, Priest, Crystal and Mookie, Tiffany and Donnie, 1st and 2nd Waiters, Donatella and Shane McDonnough, Donatella's Father, Glen's Secretary, Junior Secretary, Second Suit, Agent (Will also be in Ensemble)

 

Featured Impersonators - (Featured Ensemble - M/F 18+) - Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper (Must be good singer), Mr. T, Ronald Reagan, Tina Turner (Must Be Good Singer), Nancy Reagan (Non-speaking), Imelda Marcos (Must Be Good Singer). Charro (Must Be Good Singer)

 

Featured Dancers - (Ensemble - M/F/NB - 18+) - Various featured dancers within the ensemble, must be able to learn more complicated, high energy, steps than other ensemble members)

 

Ensemble - M/F/NB (18+) - Wedding Guests, Shoppers, Customers, etc. ensemble dancing and singing required.

 

"The Wedding Singer" is a non-equity no-pay production.