
Welcome! We hope you will audition for a Sunset show!
We hold auditions for all performances at Sunset Playhouse, and everyone is welcome to try-out for every show!
Scripts may be checked out at the box office Tuesday (1-7 pm), Wednesday-Friday (1-5 pm) and Saturday (1-4 pm) with a $10 deposit. No guarantee of availability. For further information or if you have any questions, contact the box office by calling (262) 782-4430.
AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY AUDITION INFORMATION
AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY will be directed by Becky Spice. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.
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Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Charlie Aiken (60 years old) Husband of Mattie Fay and father of Little Charles.
Little Charles Aiken (37 years old) Son of Mattie Fay and Charlie. Unmarried. Having a secret love affair with Ivy who turns out to be his half-sister.
Beverly Weston (69 years old) Violet’s husband and father of Barbara, Ivy and Karen. Alcoholic, famous poet and former writing professor at the University of Tulsa. His mysterious disappearance, which turns out to be suicide by drowning, serves as the inciting incident, bringing the family together for the weekend.
Jean Fordham (14 years old) Daughter of Barbara and Bill. Smokes marijuana and cigarettes. Loves old films.
Ivy Weston (44 years old) Daughter of Beverly and Violet. Librarian at the University of Tulsa. Unmarried. Having a secret love affair with Little Charles who turns out to be her half-brother.
Karen Weston (40 years old) Daughter of Beverly and Violet. Lives in Miami, Florida. Engaged to Steve Heidebrecht.
SPAMALOT AUDITION INFORMATION
Vocal/Dance Auditions: Monday, March 11 – Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Callbacks: Thursday, March 14, 2019 (if necessary)
Rehearsals: Monday, March 18 – Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Performances: Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, May 12, 2019
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$10 cash deposit.
Wednesdays-Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm & Saturdays 1 pm- 4 pm
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
KING ARTHUR (Baritone Low G2 – High F4) The King of England, who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Round Table and find the Holy Grail. Great humor. Good singer.
Robin/SIR ROBIN (Tenor/Baritone Low D3 – High G4) A Knight of the Round Table. Ironically called “Sir Robin the Brave,” though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing.
Lance/SIR LANCELOT (Tenor/Baritone Low C3 – High E4) A Knight of the Round Table. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate discovers his “softer side.”
PATSY (Tenor/Baritone Low Bb3 – High G5) King Arthur’s horse and servant. Under-appreciated but always longing for Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing.
SIR GALAHAD/Monk 1/ Dennis: (Tenor Low Bb3 – High Bb5) A Knight of the Round Table. Begins as Dennis, a lower class “mud gatherer” who becomes knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad.
(Tenor Low A2 – High A5) The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower. May play other characters/come out of ensemble
Fisch/ Knight/French/Herbert’s Father/Tim the Enchanter
Fisch/Knight/French/Sir Bors/Guard1/Ensemble
Fisch/Knight/French/Brother Maynard/Guard 2/Ensemble
Monk 1/Dead/Sir Not Appearing/Knight 1/Dancing Monk/French/Ensemble
Fisch/Dead/Knight 2/French Guard/Ensemble
Fisch/Dead/Knight 3/French Guard/Ensemble
EVERY “Ensemble” member plays at least SIX roles.
MALE ENSEMBLE (6 – 8 men) Seeking strong dancers and singers to play many roles including the other Knights of the Round Table, Sir Not Appearing, Sir Bohrs, Bodies in “Not Yet Dead,” the Dancing Monk, French Citizens, Finland Citizens, a French Guard, Robin’s Minstrel, Guard 1, Brother Maynard, The French Taunter, Knights of Ni, Tim The Enchanter, Mayor, Guard 2, Prince Herbert’s Father, The Black Knight, Concorede. Strong dance skills preferred; tap skills are encouraged.
**Rehearsal times are subject to change based on availability of cast but are generally 5 nights a week from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm.
SIDE SHOW AUDITION INFORMATION
SIDE SHOW will be directed by Becky Spice with music direction by Paula Tillen. Please show up on one of the dates listed below with a 32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring comfortable clothes for the dance audition as well. Auditions may also consist of readings from the script.
Performances: Thursday, May 30 – Sunday, June 2, 2019
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$10 cash deposit.
Wednesdays-Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm & Saturdays 1 pm- 4 pm
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Harem Girls (2 – 4): (any age) Fit/trim; dancers.
LEADING LADIES AUDITION INFORMATION
LEADING LADIES will be directed by Michael “Paco” Pocaro. Auditions may consist of readings from the script.
Auditions: Monday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 (if necessary)
Rehearsals: Monday, April 29 – Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Performances: Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 23, 2019
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$10 cash deposit.
Wednesdays-Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm & Saturdays 1 pm- 4 pm
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Duncan Wooley (age: early 40’s) Local minister, engaged to Meg. A good man, but fussy, headstrong, egocentric.
Doc Myers (age: mid 50’s) Local doctor, Chief Moose, likeable curmudgeon, boisterous, stocky, father to Butch.
Leo Clark (age: early 40’s) A clean shaven, Shakespeare actor from England (yes, English accent required), marginally gifted, charming yet mildly pompous, prone to temper tantrums, longs to achieve stardom…
Jack Gable (age: late 30’s to early 40’s) A clean shaven, Shakespeare actor from England (yes, English accent required), Leo’s partner, easily dragged into Leo’s harebrained schemes (think Ethel to Leo’s Lucy), nice guy, longs to settle down…
Butch Myers (age: early 20’s) A little slow on the uptake, built like he played high school football, sincere, good-hearted.
Florence Snider (age: 60+) An extremely crusty, terrible eyesight, wealthy, wily, ailing… or hypochondriac?
HAIRSPRAY AUDITION INFORMATION
HAIRSPRAY will be directed by Tommy Lueck with music direction by Mark Mrozek and choreography by Reggie Kurschner. Please show up on one of the dates listed below with a 32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring comfortable clothes, jazz and tap shoes (if you have them) for the dance audition as well. Auditions may also consist of readings from the script.
Vocal/Dance Auditions: Monday, May 13th – Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Callbacks: Thursday, May 16th, 2019 (if necessary)
Rehearsals: Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Performances: Thursday, July 18th – Sunday, August 11th, 2019
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$10 cash deposit.
Wednesdays-Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm & Saturdays 1 pm- 4 pm
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Little Inez (Age: 13 to 20) Seaweed’s little sister and just as talented a dancer. Tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away because she is black by Velma.