Audition

 Sunset Playhouse 2023-24 Season

A CHORUS LINE – July 11-August 4, 2024

We need a diverse group of singers who dance and dancers who sing. We need YOU!

Auditions:  May 12 & 13, 2024 at 7PM
Call Backs May 15, 2024
First Rehearsal:  May 20, 2024
Tech:  July 7-10, 2024
Dress/First Call: July 8, 2024
Performances: July 11 – August 4, 2024  

Director/Choreographer – Karl Miller
Music Director – Mark Mrozek  

Audition Information

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. We prefer you print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make you check in process go much faster. If you don’t have access to a printer, you may complete the form before the start of your audition.
  CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR AUDITION FORM.
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. (50 slots per night available)
  CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SPOT. 
• Scripts may be checkout out at the box office prior to the audition for a $10 refundable deposit. Check out is open at the box office Tuesday-Friday from 1-4PM
• If you have a resume and/or headshot, please bring them to the audition – but not necessary.
• On the night of your audition, please arrive at 6:30PM to be ready for the 7PM start.  Please be prepared to stay until 10PM
• Everyone will dance first. Please wear comfortable clothing for the dance audition.
• Singing will follow the dance audition.  Please prepare a 32-bar song (no longer please) in the style of the show.  Bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided. 
• If cast in A CHORUS LINE you will need to provide: girls – 1 pair of flesh colored tights and tan T-strap character shows   Guys – 1 pair of tan jazz shoes. 

Important Information – Please read

• You must be available for EVERY technical rehearsal (Friday before Opening through Preview Night) and EVERY performance to be cast in this show. 

Synopsis

A Chorus Line is a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” and “I Hope I Get It.”

Cast – We are looking for a diverse group of performers!  

Age ranges below are flexible as long as you are at least 18 by July 11, 2024.

ZACH: (25-30s) The director and choreographer of the show. Does not sing except for the final production number, “One.”

LARRY: (20s-30s) Zach’s assistant. 

ALAN DELUCA: (20s) Baritone. From the Bronx. Very street tough, macho, newly married to Kristine.

BEBE BENZENHEIMER: (20s-30s) Alto. From Boston. Very insecure about her looks, very funny which is a cover for her insecurities. Feels a little bit excluded but just wants to be liked.

BOBBY MILLS: (20s-30s) Baritone. Flamboyant, funny, and witty. Very sharp tongued. Covers everything over with a joke, had a very hard childhood. From upstate New York.

CASSIE FERGUSON:  (25-30s) Soprano. Older Dancer. Returning to the chorus after years of being a featured performer. Very strong dancer. Shy & kind hearted. Previously had a relationship with Zach.

CONNIE WONG:  (20s-30s) Alto. Experienced dancer. Short. Married. A bit of a mother hen with a great sense of humor. Born in Chinatown, Lower East Side, New York.

DIANA MORALES: (20s-30s) Alto. Streetwise, a little bit tough, eternal optimist and starry eyed. A determined athletic dancer from the Bronx.

DON KERR: (20s-30s) Baritone. Ladies’ man, married, into cars, money, and women. Cool, flirts with Maggie, very sure of himself. All American guy, cocky, worked with Zach before. From Kansas City.

GREGORY GARDENER: (20s-30s) Baritone. Over sexed, over drugged, done it all before. Very conscious of how he looks and appears to others. Quite a smart-alec and has worked with Zach before. Very East Side New York.

JUDY TURNER:  (20s-30s) Mezzo. Funny, gawky, nervous, scatterbrain, tall. Warm and hopeful. Very awkward except when dancing.

KRISTINE URICH: (20s) Mezzo. Wide-eyed, naïve. Very nervous when not dancing. Married to Al.

MAGGIE WINSLOW: (20s-30s) Soprano. A sweetheart, little sister type. Dreamer. Fairly experienced dancer from California.

MARK ANTHONY: (18-25) Tenor. Optimistic, first timer, naïve but charming. Great dancer and All American kid. Hopeful and fresh. Very young from Arizona.

MIKE COSTA: (20s-30s) Tenor. Quite aggressive, determined, cocky, sure of himself but likeable. Tap dancer who worked with Zach before. Experienced and flirts with the girls. From New Jersey.

PAUL SAN MARCO:  (20s-30s) Baritone. Introverted and slightly insecure but loves performing-is only now starting to feel comfortable about being gay and accepted by his parents. From Spanish Harlem, New York. Friends with Diana.

RICHIE WALTERS: (20s-30s) Tenor. From Missouri. African American, strong dancer, enthusiastic, cool and funny. Very likeable and laid back.

SHEILA BRYANT: (late 20s-30s) Alto. Oldest dancer on the line. Brassy, sexy, sassy and sophisticated. One of the more popular dancers, very funny.

VALERIE CLARK: (20s-30s) Mezzo. Sexy, sassy, funny & foul-mouthed. A brazen, direct, attention seeker from Vermont.

AUDITION DANCERS: 2 males and 3 females (18-30s) will understudy and sing throughout the show

Actors of Latin/Hispanic descent encouraged to audition, particularly for the roles of Diana and Paul (descriptions above)

Join us and audition for this rarely-done musical and your summer will be “One Singular Sensation.” 

Sunset Playhouse searching for professional singers and Rising Stars for its Musical MainStage Concert Series. 

Sunset Playhouse will hold auditions for its professional Musical MainStage Concert Series Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Playhouse, 700 Wall Street in Elm Grove.  

Musical MainStage is a series of six concerts requiring four professional singers and one Rising Star per show. Styles needed for its 2024-25 season include rock, pop, standards, folk, jazz, and country. Rehearsals are minimal and performances take place on Mondays and Tuesdays. Students who will be enrolled in any area high school from September, 2024 – June, 2025 are eligible to be named a Rising Star. All singers should bring 32 bars of sheet music in their key; an accompanist will be provided.

You will provide us with a valid phone number and email (this information will be discarded after auditions and not used for any other purposes.) Candidates should fill out either a RISING STAR Audition Sheet or a PROFESSIONAL Audition Sheet. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time with a copy of your completed audition form and sheet music in your key, plus a resume and head shot if you have one. If you need to cancel, please do so as early as possible on this site. 

CLICK HERE to schedule your audition time.

FAQ for PROS:

Q: I’ve auditioned in the past, can I come in again?

A: If you’ve auditioned previously or appeared in a previous Musical MainStage production, we do NOT need to see you again.

Q: Is this paid?

A: Professional performers will receive a stipend.

Q: When will I be notified?

A: All auditioners will be notified via email by June 30th

FAQ for RISING STARS:

Q: I’ve auditioned in the past; can I come in again?

A: It is not necessary if you’ve been seen before but if you would like to try again, you may.

Q: Am I eligible?

A: If you are, or will be, enrolled in any area high school (including home or online) from September, 2023-June, 2024.

Q: Can duets or small groups audition?

A: Yes, but no more than four people; all should be singers.

Q: Will Sunset have music available to those auditioning?

A: No, singers must bring their own sheet music. 32 bars (no more than 2 minutes) in your key and please do NOT read the music off your phone!

Q: If the singer doesn’t have music, can they sing a capella or bring recorded music?
A: A capella is not recommended for professional auditions. No recorded music!

Q: What kind of song should I sing?

A: 32 bars of whatever song best shows off your voice, something you can sing with confidence. We’re looking for all styles—rock, pop, standards, country, folk, and jazz.

Q: Is this an audition for a musical—one of the main stage shows?

A: No, this is for our concert series featuring professional singers and musicians.

Q: How much rehearsing is involved?

A: Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings. Three rehearsals starting a month before the show, plus one tech rehearsal on Sunday. Since there are only four, performers must also work on their own.

Q: Are Rising Stars paid?

A: Not in dollars, but it’s an opportunity to work in a professional environment and gain knowledge, confidence, and exposure. Each Rising Star also receives two comps for opening night, and several have later received college scholarship monies.

Q: When will those chosen be notified?

A: Everyone who auditions, whether selected or not, will receive email notification by June 30th.

Q: What if I’m sick or can’t make it.

A: Please cancel online. For last-minute cancellations, please send an email to: susandloveridge@gmail.com.

SUMMER STARS BROADWAY CABARET, 2024

Audition Date: June 12 @ 4:30 – 7:30 (10 minute slots available) 

Students enrolling in 9th – 12th grade for the 2024-2025 academic year AND students who graduated from high school in 2024 can audition for our Summer Stars Broadway Cabaret. JUNE 12, 2024 @ 4:30 – 7:30

SIGN UP for an audition slot using this LINK

AUDITION PREPARATION: Prepare 32 bars of a Broadway Musical song that you would want to perform at the Cabaret. The piece you audition with will most likely be the piece you will perform. Bring a copy of the music for the music director to use at the audition. 

Bring a completed AUDITION FORM with you to the audition.

ALL STUDENTS interested in being cast in SUMMER STARS TEEN CABARET, 2024 must audition.  Actors must be available for ALL  rehearsals, tech, and 2 performances to be cast.

Rehearsals:

June 17 OR 19 @ 4:30 – 7:30  individual rehearsal (solos sign up for a 30-minute time slot on one of these dates)

June 26 @ 4:30 – 7:30 group rehearsal

June 29 @ 9:00 – 12:00 tech rehearsal

Show Date:
June 30, 2024 – 2 performances:  2PM & 4PM

Announcing our 2024 JR Musical Audition Series – GREASE:  SCHOOL VERSION

Audition Date: June 18, 2024 @ 6:00 –9:00 PM

Actors are asked to stay for the whole audition time.

Auditions are available for students entering grades 7– age 18.

ALL STUDENTS interested in being cast in GREASE:  SCHOOL VERSION must audition.  Actors must be available for ALL tech rehearsals and performances to be cast.

Tuition of $250 will be assessed upon the acceptance of a role – There is NO FEE to audition.

Show Dates:

August 9, 10, 11, 2024

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AUDITION (how to sign up, what to prepare etc.) AND MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTION (rehearsal dates, etc), PLEASE VISIT OUR SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PAGE

2024-25 Season ARSENIC AND OLD LACE – September 5-22, 2024

Auditions: July 22 and 23, 2024
Call backs:  July 24, 2024
First Rehearsal: July 29, 2024
Actors on stage: August 26, 2024
Tech: September: August 31 – September 4, 2024                

Performances: September 5-22, 2024

AUDITION INFORMATION

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. If possible, print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make your check-in process go much faster. If you are unable to complete the form and print it in advance, please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the audition to complete your form.

• Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. 
  Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)
• Scripts may be checkout out at the box office prior to the audition for a $10 refundable deposit. Check out is open at the box office Tuesday-Friday from 1-4PM – starting June, 2024
•  

• Audition Form and Audition Slot sign up available May, 2024
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  

•  Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time if you have completed and printed your audition form or 30-minutes before the scheduled audition time if you will complete your audition form on site.  
• Be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked.
• You must be available for EVERY performance to be cast in this show.
• Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form.  

Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis – available May, 2024

Cast of Characters – available May, 2024
Production Team – TBD
Everyone is welcome to audition!

2024-25 Season 9 TO 5 – October 17-November 3, 2024

Auditions: 
August 19 & 20, 2024

7-10PM

Callbacks (if needed)
June 26, 2024

7-10PM 

First Rehearsal: August 26, 2024
Tech/Dress:  October 1-16, 2024, 2024
Performances: October 17-November 3, 2024

AUDITION INFORMATION

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. If possible, print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make your check-in process go much faster. If you are unable to complete the form and print it in advance, please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the audition to complete your form.

• Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. (50 slots per night available)
  Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  

•  Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time if you have completed and printed your audition form or 30-minutes before the scheduled audition time if you will complete your audition form on site.  
• Be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked.
• You must be available for EVERY performance to be cast in this show.
• Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form.
  • If you have a resume and/or headshot, please bring them to the audition.
  • Please prepare a 32-bar song (no longer please) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music.  There will be an accompanist that will play your selection for you. No tracks will be allowed. 
  • On the night of your audition, please arrive at 6:30PM to be ready for the 7PM start.
  • You will dance first, based on the order of arrival and then perform a short dance audition. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.  You can then change for the vocal audition if you want to.
  • Please be prepared to stay until 10PM

• Important Information – Please read

  • You must be available for EVERY technical rehearsal (Friday before Opening through Preview Night) and EVERY performance to be cast in this show. 

  Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis – available May, 2024

Cast of Characters – available May, 2024
Production Team – TBD
Everyone is welcome to audition!

2024-25 Season THE ODD COUPLE – January 16-February 2, 2025

Auditions: 
November 11-12, 2024

7-10PM

November 13, 2024 Callbacks (if needed)
7-10PM

First Rehearsal: November 25, 2024
Tech/Dress:  January 11-15, 2025
Performances: January 16-February 6, 2025

AUDITION INFORMATION

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. If possible, print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make your check-in process go much faster. If you are unable to complete the form and print it in advance, please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the audition to complete your form.

• Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. (50 slots per night available)
  Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  

•  Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time if you have completed and printed your audition form or 30-minutes before the scheduled audition time if you will complete your audition form on site.  
• Be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked.
• Scripts may be checkout out at the box office prior to the audition for a $10 refundable deposit. Check out is open at the box office Tuesday-Friday from 1-4PM – starting September, 2024
• You must be available for EVERY performance to be cast in this show.
• Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form. 
• Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis – available May, 2024

Cast of Characters – available May, 2024
Production Team – TBD
Everyone is welcome to audition!

Sunset Playhouse bug in a rug Children’s Theater is looking for actors for our 2024-25 season.

Auditions:

Date and time TBD

Group Audition: everyone arrive ready to start at 6:30 p.m.

Our bug in a rug Children’s Theater series is an interactive experience for the whole audience (performances are targeted for children ages 3-8.) bug in a rug Theater is a casual and fun introduction to the performing arts where laughter and audience participation are strongly encouraged.  Sunset’s bug in a rug Children’s Theater performs locally at schools, libraries, and community centers.  We also host one weekend of public performances at The Playhouse.

Actors must have:

• Their own transportation
• A flexible schedule
• Daytime and weekend availability
• A passion and love to work with kids
• A fantastic sense of humor

This is a paid opportunity. A stipend for rehearsal time (approximately 20 hours) and payment for each performance.

Actors please come to the audition with a 30 – 60 second song prepared to sing acappella. Upbeat songs are preferred.  There is no need to prepare a monologue. The audition will be a group audition with open scenes, improvisation, and then song presentation.

Please complete an audition form before arrival – form will be available in 2024. (or be prepared to complete right before the audition)

Please register for the audition using the audition link to be provided in 2024.

There are two musicals that we will be casting for.  Titles, rehearsals and show dates to be available in 2024.  Check back for this information. 

If you have any questions or need additional information contact Erika Navin, Director of Education at enavin@sunsetplayhouse.com

2024-25 Season DRINKING HABITS – March 6-23, 2025

Auditions: 
December 16-17, 2024

7-10PM

December 18, 2025 Callbacks (if needed)
7-10PM

First Rehearsal: January 13, 2025
Tech/Dress:  February 28-March 5, 2025
Performances: March 6-23, 2025

AUDITION INFORMATION

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. If possible, print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make your check-in process go much faster. If you are unable to complete the form and print it in advance, please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the audition to complete your form.

  • Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
  • You will also need to reserve an audition spot. 
    Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)

   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  

•  Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time if you have completed and printed your audition form or 30-minutes before the scheduled audition time if you will complete your audition form on site.  
• Be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked.
• You must be available for EVERY performance to be cast in this show.
• Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form.  
• Scripts may be checkout out at the box office prior to the audition for a $10 refundable deposit. Check out is open at the box office Tuesday-Friday from 1-4PM – starting September, 2024
•  

Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis – available April, 2024

Cast of Characters – available April, 2024
Production Team – TBD
Everyone is welcome to audition!

2024-25 Season GRAND HOTEL – April 24-May 11, 2025

Auditions: You must be 18 or over to audition for this show.
February 17 & 19, 2025 – 7-10PM

Callbacks February 20, 2025 – 7-10PM

First Rehearsal: March 3, 2025, 2025
Tech/Dress:  April April 18-23, 2025, 2025
Performances: April 24-May 11, 2025

AUDITION INFORMATION

Audition Form and Audition Slot sign up available May, 2024

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. If possible, print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make your check-in process go much faster. If you are unable to complete the form and print it in advance, please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the audition to complete your form.

• Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. (50 slots per night available)
  Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)
• Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled audition if you have completed and printed your audition form or 30 minutes before if you will complete form on site. 
•  Be prepared to stay until 10PM if asked.
• You must be available for EVERY performance to be cast in this show.
• Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form.
  • If you have a resume and/or headshot, please bring them to the audition.
  • Please prepare a 32-bar song (no longer please) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music.  There will be an accompanist that will play your selection for you. No tracks will be allowed. 
  • You will sing first, based on the order of arrival and then all will perform a short dance audition. 

  Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis – available May, 2024

Cast of Characters – available May, 2024
Production Team – TBD
Everyone, over 18, is welcome to audition!

 Sunset Playhouse 2023-24 Season

Show 7 – MISS HOLMES – April 18-May 5, 2024 – everyone welcome – ages 18 and up

 Auditions: April 7 & 8, 2025  
Call backs: April 9, 2025 (if needed)
First Rehearsal: April 21, 2025 (Flexible)          
Tech: May 31-June 4, 2025
Performances: June 5-22, 2025            

• Audition Information

• Audition form and ability to reserve an audition spot will be available May, 2024
• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. We prefer you print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make you check in process go much faster. Forms will be available at the auditions, if you don’t have access to a printer.
  
• Click HERE to print your audition form. (available May, 2024)
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. 
  Click HERE to reserve your audition spot. (available May, 2024)
•  

Important Information – Please read

• You must be available for EVERY technical rehearsal (Friday before Opening through Preview Night) and EVERY performance to be cast in this show. 

Contact Brooke Olson at bolson@sunsetplayhouse.com or 262-782-4431, ext. 233 if you have any further audition-related questions.

Synopsis available May, 2024

Character descriptions available May, 2024

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT  – July 10-August 3, 2025 – Singers and dancers needed for this large cast musical  

Auditions:  May 12 & 14, 2025 at 7PM
Call Backs May 15, 2024
First Rehearsal:  May 19, 2025
Tech:  July 5-9, 2025
Dress/First Call: July 7, 2025
Performances: July 10 – August 3, 2025  

Audition Information

• All people auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition information sheet for the auditions. We prefer you print the form out in advance, complete it, and bring it with you to the audition – this will make you check in process go much faster. If you don’t have access to a printer, you may complete the form before the start of your audition.
  CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR AUDITION FORM.  Link available in May 2024
• You will also need to reserve an audition spot. (50 slots per night available)
  CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SPOT. Link available in May, 2024.
• Scripts may be checkout out at the box office prior to the audition for a $10 refundable deposit. Check out is open at the box office Tuesday-Friday from 1-4PM
• If you have a resume and/or headshot, please bring them to the audition.
• Everyone will dance first. Please wear comfortable clothing for the dance audition.
• After everyone has danced the singing audition will follow.  Please prepare a 32-bar song (no longer please) in the style of the show.
• Bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided. 
• On the night of your audition, please arrive at 6:30PM to be ready for the 7PM start.
• Please be prepared to stay until 10PM

Important Information – Please read

• You must be available for EVERY technical rehearsal (Friday before Opening through Preview Night) and EVERY performance to be cast in this show. 

Synopsis

Available May, 2024

Cast – Info available May, 2024 – We are looking for a large cast of performers who can sing and singers who can dance!