Auditions for Season 29 for Great Plains Theatre open December 1st, 2022! Artistic Director, Mitchell Aiello, will be holding in person auditions, and accepting virtual audition submissions for this season. All shows and roles are listed below. Please see details and information on which contracts have already been offered. In person details and virtual submission information is listed below. If you would like to be considered for any shows in the next season (2023) or would like to be acknowledged for a possible replacement track, please email Mitchell at mitchell@greatplainstheatre.com.
IN PERSON AUDITION
Saturday, January 7th
9:00am – 12:00pm & Dance Call at 1:00pm
Please bring one current head shot and resume and prepare a 32-bar cut of a song that showcases you, a 60-second monologue, and be ready with extra materials should Mitchell need to see it. The dance call will be held after lunch at 1:00pm. Please bring clothes to move in. All callback materials will be sent via e-mail and accepted by video.
To sign up for in person auditions (adult and youth slots), please click the link below!
VIRTUAL AUDITION SUBMISSIONS
Please send a current head shot, resume, and an audition video package for consideration. Your audition video package should contain a 32-bar song cut, 60-second monologue, and any dance/movement footage for consideration. All videos MUST be sent via an unlisted YOUTUBE link. All materials required should be e-mailed directly to the Artistic/Education Director, Mitchell Aiello, at mitchell@greatplainstheatre.com. If needed, callback materials will be sent out by the end of February 2023. Thank you for your time, talent, and commitment!
VIRTUAL AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 27, 2023
Thank you and happy auditioning!
Great Plains Theatre’s 28th Season (Main Stage):
The Wedding Singer (Rehearsals: May 22-June 1, Performances: June 1-11)
Oliver! (Rehearsals: June 12-22, Performances: June 23-July 2)
Nunsense (Rehearsals: July 3-13, Performances: July 14-30)
Around the World in 80 Days (Rehearsals: August 28-September 7, Performances: September 8-24)
Miracle on 34th Street (Rehearsals: November 19-30, Performances: December 1-17)
Great Plains Theatre’s 28th Season (Live Literature Series):
Pinocchio (Rehearsals: February 14-28, Performances: March 1-11)
Around the World in 80 Days (Rehearsals: August 28-September 7, Performances: September 8-24)
Questions? Contact Artistic Director, Mitchell Aiello, at mitchell@greatplainstheatre.com
Click Here to SIGN UP for Season 29 Auditions
Season 29 Main Stage/Live Lit AUDITION – Breakdown
**ALL ROLES listed below are available EXCEPT for the roles notated. Mitchell receives thousands of virtual and in person auditions each season and is astounded with all of the talent and dedication. Thank you for your patience. GPT is excited to continue sharing the magic of live theatre through the sensational talent and outstanding shows presented.
PINOCCHIO
Pinocchio – The most famous puppet
Blue Fairy – Guiding Light for Pinocchio
Geppetto – Older man who builds Pinocchio
Fox/Mr. Big/Mr. Bunksterburger – Multiple-character track
Cricket/Whale/Talking Piece of Wood – Multiple-character track
THE WEDDING SINGER
Robbie Hart – Tenor. 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. Ability to play instruments a plus.
Julia Sullivan – Mezzo-Pop. 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.
Holly – Mezzo-Pop. Julia’s cousin. 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. Must be strong belter
Sammy – Tenor. 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.
George – Tenor. The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude.
Glen Guglia – Tenor. Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer.
Rosie – Alto. Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age.
Linda – Mezzo. Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie.
FEATURED ENSEMBLE INCLUDING:
(Many of these roles will be combined into multi-track ensemble roles)
Harold & Debbie Fonda – First bride & groom in the show.
David Fonda – Drunk brother of the groom at the first wedding; gives the worst speech ever.
Priest – Priest at Robbie and Linda’s wedding
Angie – Julia’s mom. Divorced and still bitter about it. Good Singer.
Crystal & Mookie – A stereotypical Jersey guy and girl. Mookie is very macho and Crystal loud and pushy. Crystal should be a good singer
Tiffany & Donnie – Another couple who gets engaged at the restaurant. Tiffany should sound like Janice from “Friends”
Waiters 1 & 2 – Waiters at restaurant where Glenn proposes to Julia
Donatella & Shane McDonnough – Bride and groom at the second (disastrous) wedding. Donatella speaks in an obnoxious baby‐talk voice.
Donatella’s Mother – A very assertive woman
Sales Clerk, Ricky, Bum, Agent – Good singers throughout show with solo lines
Impersonators – Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Mr. T, Ronald Reagan, Tina Turner, Nancy Reagan, Imelda Marcos
OLIVER!
Fagin – Baritone. Middle aged leader of a children’s band of thieves. Cockney accent. Described as devious, a user, sly fox, con man, very personable. Must work well with young actors.
Nancy – (Offer Pending) Mezzo. When she was younger worked for Fagin, now a “barmaid” at the Three Cripples Bar. Cockney accent. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes, pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life. Must be a belter and move well. Must work well with young actors.
Bill Sykes – Baritone. Also worked for Fagin as a youth now a feared master criminal. Cockney accent. Good looking in a rough sort of way, sociopath, a killer who only looks out for himself
Mr. Bumble/Others – Baritenor. The Master of the Workhouse. Cockney accent. A large, pompous and corrupt bureaucrat. Must work well with young actors. Will be other small roles throughout the show.
Widow Corney/Others – Mezzo-Soprano. The Mistress of the Workhouse. Cockney accent. Sharp tongued widow, also corrupt. Must work well with young actors. Will be other small roles throughout the show.
Bet – Mezzo. Nancy’s friend, may also have worked for Fagin. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy. Must move well and work well with young actors.
FEATURED ENSEMBLE INCLUDING:
(Many of these roles will be combined into multi-track ensemble roles)
Mr. Sowerberry – The undertaker. Cockney accent. Kind of creepy, “buy” Oliver from Bumble to work in the funeral home as a coffin follower. Good Singer.
Mrs. Sowerberry – The undertaker’s wife. Cockney accent. More business savvy than her husband. Good Singer.
Noah Claypole – Undertaker’s apprentice. Cockney accent. May have also come from Workhouse. Feels threatened by, dislikes and torments Oliver.
Charlotte – Sowerberry’s daughter. Cockney accent. Attracted to Noah, kind of flirty.
Mr. Brownlow – Older gentleman. British (not cockney) accent. Kind upper class gentleman, Oliver’s grandfather.
Dr. Grimwig – A doctor. British (not cockney) accent. Upper class, friend of Mr. Brownlow.
Mrs. Bedwin – A housekeeper. British (not cockney) accent. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality.
Solo Singing Roles – The Rose Seller (mezzo), Strawberry Seller (soprano), Milk Maid (soprano), Knife Grinder (baritone) and Long Song Seller (Tenor)
NUNSENSE
Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior) – Mezzo-Belt. A feisty, Sophie Tucker-type who can’t resist the spotlight. The head of the convent, she is respected greatly by the sisters. While she is strict, she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. She keeps her guard up in front of the nuns but has an extroverted side. Role requires some very physical humor. Must be able to move well.
Sister Mary Hubert (Mistress of Novices) – Mezzo-Belt. Hubert is in charge of novices but fancies herself a Mother Superior and is constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to novices, but also likes to let loose. Must be able to move well and tap.
Sister Robert Anne – Mezzo-Soprano Belt. Once a child delinquent herself, this rough tough nun is a jokester and constantly challenging authority. She speaks with a thick Brooklyn accent and constantly displays her lack of refinement. Must be able to move well and tap.
Sister Mary Amnesia – Soprano Belt (classical and Country). As the name suggests, she has lost her memory and does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacey and incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun. Must be able to move well and tap. Extra: puppetry and ventriloquism a plus.
Sister Mary Leo – Soprano. Leo is the novice nun who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Still learning the way and coming to terms with her decision to give up “civilian” life, she deems herself quite the ballerina and displays her talents through much of the show. She is easily swayed to join in mischief. Must be able to move well, tap, and pointe ballet.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Phileas Fogg
Actor 1 – Plays multiple roles.
Actor 2 – Plays multiple roles.
Actor 3 – Plays multiple roles.
Actor 4 – Plays multiple roles.
(All actors may be played by any gender.)
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
Doris Walker – Mezzo-Soprano. Special Event Coordinator for Macy’s Department Store. She is a driven career woman and free thinker who has recently divorced. Hard-working and cynical. Must work well with young actors.
Fred Gaily – Baritenor. A handsome Military Captain mustering out into civilian life. Smart, hopeful and warm. Must work well with young actors.
Kris Kringle – Baritone. Kind old man who believes he is Santa Claus. He embodies all of the classic characteristics of the jolly, friendly, warm-hearted icon. Must work well with young actors.
Marvin Shellhammer – Baritone. An aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive and the head of Public Relations.
R.H. Macy – Baritone. The boss of Macy’s. Very concerned with public opinion.
FEATURED ENSEMBLE INCLUDING:
(Many of these roles will be combined into multi-track ensemble roles)
Judge Harper – Presides over Kringle’s hearing; Judicial; likeable; a bit political.
Dr. Pierce – -Physician at Maplewood Home; warm, caring
Sawyer – Macy’s vocational guidance counselor; character role requiring great comic timing.
Mara – Prosecuting attorney; somewhat jaded; sticks to the letter of the law.
Halloran – Judge Harper’s political campaign manager.
Finley – Bailiff in Judge Harper’s court.
Bloomingdale – Owner and manager of Bloomingdale’s Department Store
ENSEMBLE
Season 29 YOUTH Main Stage AUDITION
Saturday, January 7th
9:00am – 12:00pm & Dance Call at 1:00pm
Please bring one current head shot and resume and prepare a 32-bar cut of a song that showcases you, a 60-second monologue, and be ready with extra materials should Mitchell need to see it. The dance call will be held after lunch at 1:00pm. Please bring clothes to move in. All callback materials will be discussed with Mitch after the dance call.
To sign up for in person auditions (adult and youth slots), please click the link below
Click Here to SIGN UP for Season 29 Auditions
Season 29 YOUTH Main Stage AUDITION – Breakdown
Seeking the following youth roles for the 2023 Main Stage Season
TEEN ENSEMBLE – The Wedding Singer – Male & Female, 13-18
FEATURED ENSEMBLE – The Wedding Singer – Male & Female, 13-18
OLIVER TWIST – Oliver! – Male, 7-13, An orphan workhouse boy. British (not cockney) accent, bright and innocent. Must be strong singer and actor. Must be good at memorizing.
ARTFUL DODGER – Oliver! – Male or Female, 8-15, A street kid. Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his/her years.
ORPHANS – Oliver! – Male & Female, 6-15
FAGIN’S CREW – Oliver! – Male & Female, 8-18
SUSAN WALKER – Miracle on 34th Street – Female, 7-13, Daughter to Dorris. She is wise beyond her years and a self-sufficient city girl. Must be good actor and singer.
YOUTH ENSEMBLE – Miracle on 34th Street – Male & Female, 8-18
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