Auditions
General Audition Information
Interested in performing on stage with Way Way Off-Broadway? Auditions are held prior to each show that WWOB produces, and is open for anyone to try out. Previous performing experience is not required, all we ask is that you are willing to dedicate the considerable time and effort it takes for rehearsals and performances, so that we can put on the very best show that we can. At your audition, you may sing a song of your choosing (please bring a CD or USB accompaniment track), or sing music that we will provide. Either way, make sure you bring your great personality and energy! DISCLAIMER: With so many talented people auditioning for our shows, our Production Teams are faced with the difficult task of casting a show with the right people. Regardless of any previous conversations with, or comments from, members of the Production Team, everyone must participate in the audition process, and no one is assigned a role until auditions are complete. Occasionally, certain roles or productions will be assigned prior to or without holding open auditions; however, this will not occur unless specifically announced by WWOB.
Upcoming Auditions for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
August 20 – 21, 2018
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Don Lockwood: 25-30s (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Leading Man. Charming, witty, Hollywood Dancer – especially tap).
Young Don: 9-12 (Tapper, Singer).
Kathy Selden: 19-28 (Actress, Singer, Dancer) Young, upcoming actress. Strong willed, smart. Don Lockwood’s love interest. (Singer – Mezzo with mixed belt to C and legit to E, Dancer – strong tap
Cosmo Brown: 25-30s (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Don’s wacky best friend and film studio’s head musician. (Actor – strong comedic timing, Singer – Tenor to Ab, Dancer – especially tap.
Young Cosmo: 9-12 (Tapper, Singer).
Lina Lamont: 25-40 (Actress, Singer) Glamorous silent screen film actress with a brash and obnoxious personality and a high-pitched, nasal voice. (Actress with comedic timing, Singer – Character Voice, Mezzo or Soprano to Eb).
R.F. Simpson: 40+ (Actor) Louis B. Mayer type. Head of the film studio.
Roscoe Dexter: 40+ (Actor) High strung, frustrated director. Comedic timing.
Dora Bailey: 40+ (Actress) Hedda Hopper type. Over-exaggerated, bubbly columnist and radio personality.
Miss Dinsmore: (Actress) Lina’s diction coach.
Male Diction Coach/Man on Screen: (Actor) Over-enunciating diction coach.
The following parts will double in the ensemble – Note: Tap dancing is a plus, all must sing. All vocal ranges needed.
Rod: PR guy for the studio.
Zelda Zanders: Young starlet. Lina’s best pal. A gossip.
Olga Mar: Exotic star dressed in Spider gown.
Mary Margaret: Mary Pickford type. Dating a sugar daddy.
Sid Phillips: Flamboyant Director of musicals.
Man in Production: Golden tenor, sparkling charisma. Soloist in big musical, (Lyric tenor to Ab).
Additional Ensemble Roles: Lady-In-Waiting, Villain, Policeman, Butler, First Director, Second Director, Third Director, Wardrobe Mistress, Hairdresser, Sound Engineer
