Palmdale Repertory Theatre is holding auditions for their summer 2019 production of MAMMA MIA!
Auditions will take place on April 26th from 6:00-9:00pm and April 27th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the PRT Rehearsal Space, 38847 20th Street East, Suite G, Palmdale, CA 93550, and callbacks on Sunday, April 28th.
MAMMA MIA will perform August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Eastside Performing Arts Complex. Director Matt Clark is seeking performers aged 15 and up of all ethnicities and identities to fill many roles and a large ensemble, character breakdown below for reference. All those auditioning should prepare a brief cut from a pop/rock song or contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please bring a karaoke track as a pianist will not be provided, and we ask that you don’t plan an acapella audition. Also, please come dressed comfortably and prepared to learn and perform a short dance routine. We are so excited to see all of you, and if you have any additional questions you can contact Matt Clark at 661-965-1552.
Production Staff:
Director: Matt Clark
Stage Manager: Clare Durand
Vocal Direction: Sabrina Hart-Neve and Janell Crampton
Choreography: Carrie McBryant
Synopsis:
Through the story-telling magic of the songs of ABBA, MAMMA MIA introduces us to Donna, a feisty, independent single-parent who doesn’t need a man to make her life complete, and her twenty-year old daughter Sophie, who wants romance, babies, and a big white wedding. If only her father could give her away….if only her mother could tell her who her father is! Sophie finds the names of three men who could possibly be her father in her mom’s old diary, so to make her dream wedding a reality, she invites all three to the big day. Sun, sea, sex, and subterfuge are the backdrop to this tale of the women who wanted to have it all and the girls who want happily ever after.
Roles:
Donna Sheridan (around late 30s to late 40s)- Mother of a 20 year old. A free spirited former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel on a Greek island. She’s strong, but still zany with a vulnerable side. Mezzo-soprano/alto with some dance experience.
Sophie Sheridan (18 to 20s)- Donna’s daughter who was raised on the island and carries her mother’s wild spirit. She dreams of romance and adventure in the world beyond, but first, her big wedding. Pop soprano with strong belt and dance experience.
Tanya (late 30s to 40s)- Donna’s friend and former bandmate. She’s dry and witty with a taste for the sophisticated life. Mezzo-soprano with some dance experience preferred.
Rosie (late 30s to 40s)- Also a former “Dynamo” with Donna and Tanya, but now runs and writes for a feminist press. Confident and determined, the life of the party, she is fiercely loyal. Alto and comic actress.
Sam (30s to 40s)- possibly Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago to because he was engaged to another woman, now a successful single architect with a deep love for the island and regret for what he did to Donna. Baritone.
Bill (30s to 40s)- possibly Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no strings to tie him down, ready for any adventure that comes. Baritone
Harry (30s to 40s)- possibly Sophie’s father. A buttoned-up, reserved financier trying to reconnect with his former free-spirit on what’s now the adventure of his life. High baritone/tenor.
Sky (20s)- Sophie’s fiancé who has given up his blossoming business career to fix up Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Tenor
Pepper (20s)- Sky’s friend who works for Donna when he isn’t busy flirting. Baritone/Tenor with dance experience.
Eddy (20s)- Another of Sky’s friends and Donna’s staff, but much more easy-going.
Lisa & Ali (18-20s)- Sophie’s high energy best friends who’ve come to the island to be her bridesmaids and help her deal with the mess this day is becoming.
Also, a large ensemble who can create strong, textured characters with a full range of strong male and female voices and strong dance skills.
Audition Dates:
July 26th – 6-9:00 PM
July 27th – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Choreographer: Carrie McBryant
For further information, please contact Chris Bostwick at 661-965-2604 or prtplays@gmail.com
I was wondering when does your comps cast for non-musicals?
We haven’t set a date but if you watch the audition page, it will be announced there. It will be somewhere around the end of February to the first of March. The show is Mouse Trap and it goes up in June.
Mousetrap goes up June 7-9, 2019.
Any news on audition dates? Been watching the site nothing… 😦
We will be adding specifics on the characters this week.
Audition dates have been posted on the audition page for Mousetrap. March 15th and 16th at the PRT Space. Details are on the Audition page.
Can a 6 yr old audition for singing and dancing parts?
We will be having a meeting this Wednesday to talk about the age limit. As of right now, the age limit is 10 years old or older. We will post here on the website and on the PRT Facebook page on whether or not we will accept younger than that for the Sea Creatures.
We will not be accepting any children under the age of 10. However, there is a theater company in Lancaster that uses a lot of children of all ages. Here is the website: http://acavec.com/arbor-court/
Can my daughter who has experience in acting and is 10 years audition?
As of right now, the only opening for a 10 yr. old is for a boy. We will be meeting with the City of Palmdale next week to discuss the age limit for ensemble roles. We will post the age requirements here on our website and on our Facebook page.
Could you make an exception for a 14 year old girl to audition? Or is the age limit a legal matter?
Sarah, if she looks like she’s 15 or older there might be a chance for her to audition. That’s the best answer we can give you.
Do we need to bring a resume with picture…its been years since I’ve needed one?
It’s not required, but it can be helpful. We do have you fill out an application where you can list some of the roles you have had.
Thank you ~
What is the desired dance ability?
It depends on the role. Some roles require more dancing than others. This isn’t a heavy dance show. We hope that you will audition no matter how experienced you are with dance.
Hi do I need to have a membership to audition.
No, but if you are cast, you will need to pay a membership fee of $20.00.
how early do you think auditioning folks will start lining up on Friday – just curious?
I assume that The Palmdale Playhouse will be the performance venue for The Little Mermaid, correct?
Yes, that is correct.
Thanks!
advice please : Friday – how early do you suggest I start the line (lol) – seriously ?
We really don’t have any idea. We will be setting up starting around 3:00 PM and we plan on starting auditions at 5:00 PM.
Thank you so much –
For the roles marked TBD, by when will those roles be posted? I’m over here with my fingers crossed.
The TBD roles will be assigned to those who have already been cast. As rehearsals progress they will be added.