Auditions
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Audition Information:
Auditions are by sign-up only. If you need to cancel a time slot, please email Alex@woodlawntheatre.org. In-person auditions will take place at the Wonder Theatre located in the Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd, Ste. A-90, Balcones Heights, TX 78201.
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song, no longer than 2 minutes. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No tracked music or acapella singing will be allowed. After a performer is done singing they will be released for the day. If needed, a dance callback will happen for each show. Closer to the audition day, we will email everyone an audition form to fill out. Please have it filled out by April 1. Please arrive early to sign in and make sure we have your audition form. You will be able to specify what shows you want to be considered for when you fill out the audition form.
Auditions are only for those ages 18 and up. Performers will receive a small stipend for being in the shows. All youth roles in the season will be chosen from the Wonder Academy at a later date. Please note we are a community theater and do not work with Equity contracts at this time.
Covid Protocols for Rehearsals if Cast:
We strongly recommend all cast members be vaccinated and boosted. If not, we recommend you get tested once a week during the rehearsal process and for performance weekends. As of right now masks are not required for rehearsals, but this could change at any point.
Production Information:
The ages listed below are approximate. Performers should be able to play and appear as those ages on stage. Gender is provided as a guide to how the character will be presented on stage. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Performance Dates: June 21- July 14 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3 PM)
Director: Chris Rodriguez
Choreographer: Alonzo Corona
Musical Director: Andrew Hendley
Assistant Director: Megan Boneta
Character Breakdown:
Willy Wonka: Male, 25-45, any ethnicity, vocal range: G4-A2
The sly, charming, eternally youthful star of the show; lithe, eccentric, and remarkably physical; must have the ability to be filled with boundless energy and be physically light on his feet; has a larger-than-life persona that can go from charming and comical, to magically mysterious and dark.
Charlie Bucket: Male presenting, 6-13, any ethnicity, vocal range: F5-G#3
Sweet, smart, hopeful, and loving. A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability. (This role be cast from The Wonder Theatre Academy at a later date)
Grandpa Joe: Male, 40-70, any ethnicity, vocal range: G4-G#2
Impish. He is Charlie's imaginative, fun, kind, and loving grandfather. After many years of being confined to a bed, his childish energy returns when Charlie finds the Golden Ticket.
Mrs. Bucket: Female, 25-45, any ethnicity, vocal range top: E5-G3
Charlie's warm and kind-hearted mother. Worrier. Generous and loving.
Grandma Josephine: Female, 25-55, any ethnicity, vocal range: D5-C4
Grandma Georgina: Female, 25-55, any ethnicity, vocal range: E5-Ab3
Grandpa George: Male, 25-55, any ethnicity, Vocal range top: E4-F2
Mrs. Gloop: Female, 25-50, any ethnicity, vocal range: D5-Bb3
Augustus's German, moronic, Wagnerian mother; a huge presence with a huge voice; mirthlessly smiles as though it were affixed to the front of her face; fantastic singer and comedienne.
Mr. Salt: Male, 25-60, any ethnicity, vocal range: Ab4-Ab2
Veruca's goofy, eccentric, distracted, hilarious father. Finds it impossible to say no, giving in to every ridiculous demand his daughter makes. Excellent comic actor
Mr. Beauregarde: Male, 25-50, Black, vocal range: G4- F#3
Violet's ineffectual father. Ignores his back-talking, insult-hurling daughter.
Mrs. Teavee: Female, 30-60, any ethnicity, vocal range: Eb5-G3
She needs amphetamines to get through the day and deal with her outrageous son. Tense, extreme, and hilarious.
Ensemble Adults: All genders, 18-45, any ethnicity.
Various roles (Mrs. Green, Jerry, Cherry), Customers, Pop Dancers, Squirrels.
Ensemble Kids: (Will be cast from the Wonder Theatre Academy at a later date)
Kid Customers and Oompa Loompas
*The following roles can be either played by short adult performers (18-40) or they will be played by youth performers from the Wonder Theatre Academy.
*Augustus Gloop: Male, any ethnicity, vocal range: G5-Bb3
Round and full-faced, but rampantly over-active despite his size; speaks with a German accent; excellent singer and comic actor.
*Veruca Salt: Female, any ethnicity, vocal range: Db5-Ab4
Vicious and determined, must be an excellent dancer and/or gymnast, able to dance not only classical ballet but also tear herself to shreds; comic actress with a character singing/screaming voice.
*Violet Beauregarde: Female, Black, vocal range: F#5-C#4
Confident, forward, and full of attitude. While she's physically tiny, she has a huge pop/R&B; voice, as well as amazing hip-hop dance skills; confident, forward, and full of attitude.
*Mike Teavee: Male, any ethnicity, vocal range: Bb4-G3
A fireplug with a ridiculous amount of energy; square, powerful, tiny, and terrifying; a voice that cuts through steel.
THE WIZ
Performance Dates: August 16 - September 8 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3 PM)
Director: Darcell Andre
Choreographer: Jeremiah Jordan
Musical Director: Jane Haas
Character Breakdown
Dorothy: Female, Black, 16-30 (Must look/play 15-20), vocal range: mezzo-soprano G3-B5;
Bright-eyed, energetic, curious, adventurous.
Aunt Em: Female, Black, 35-42, vocal range: mezzo-soprano, G3-C5;
Dorothy's aunt; life has not been easy for her and promises little else; harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love.
Uncle Henry: Male, Black, 40-50
Dorothy's uncle; physically run down from years of hard work on the farm; often acts as the voice of reason towards Aunt Em.
Addaperle: Female, Black, 21-40, vocal range: mezzo-soprano, F3-C5;
The Good Witch of the North; has magic powers that don't always pan out as well as she would like them to.
Scarecrow: Male, Black, 25-40, vocal range: tenor D3-A4
Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere; embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain.
Tin Man: Male, Black, 25-40, vocal range: baritone E3-A4
Lost all his limbs to a cursed axe; joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because “it isn’t enough to be good-looking.”
Lion: Male, Black, 25-40, vocal range: baritone G2-Bb4
Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has “a yellow streak a mile wide"; joins in the journey to see the Wiz to gain some courage.
Gatekeeper: Male, Black 30-60
Guards the gate to the Emerald City.
The Wiz: Male, Black 30-50, vocal range: tenor C3-A4
The all-powerful leader over the land of Oz; his true identity is an enigma.
Evillene: All Genders, Black, 30-45, vocal range: alto Bb3-Db5
Wicked Witch of the West; low-down evil; not a kind bone in her body or kind thought in her rotten mind.
Lord High Underling: Male, Black, 28-40
Weak coward; Evillene's number one.
Ensemble: Genders, Black, 18-40
Winged Monkeys, Yellow Brick Road, Tornado (dancers), Munchkins, Crows, Kalidahs, Poppies, Field Mice, Emerald City Citizens, Ect.
THE PROM
Performance Dates: October 4 - October 27 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3 PM)
Director: Chris Rodriguez
Choreographer: Alonzo Corona
Musical Director: Josh Pepper
Assistant Director: Nick Glavac
Assistant Music Director: Sami Serrano
Character Breakdown
Emma Nolan: Female, late teen/young adult, any ethnicity, vocal range: F3 - E5
A student, shy, in love with Alyssa, warm-hearted, quiet, reluctant, smart, kind, intelligent, tomboy, strong actor/singer, ability to play guitar is an asset but not required.
Dee Dee Allen: Female 35-60, any ethnicity, vocal range: E3 - E5
Diva, narcissistic, egotistical Broadway star, comical, self-involved, domineering, big stage presence, strong actor/singer.
Barry Glickman: Male, 35-50, any ethnicity, vocal range: Bb3 - F#4 (Ab5, if possible)
Adult/mature adult – campy, over-the-top, politically incorrect, flamboyant Broadway star, self-involved, impulsive, kind-hearted, strong singer.
Alyssa Greene: Female, late teen/young adult, any ethnicity, vocal range: Ab4 - Eb5
Top student, cheerleader, closeted girlfriend, in love with Emma, fearful, strong actor/singer/mover.
Mr. Hawkins: Male, 30-60, any ethnicity, vocal range: G2 - F4
High school principal, concerned, star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s, kind, honest, ally to Emma, reprimanding.
Angie Dickinson: Female, 30-45, any ethnicity, vocal range: Ab4 - E5
Actress, dancer, frustrated Broadway veteran, heart of gold, experienced, kind-hearted, flamboyant, jaded “Fosse” girl, strong actor/singer/dancer.
Mrs. Greene: Female, 30-50, any ethnicity, vocal range: A4 - C5
Alyssa’s mother; strict, controlling, intimidating, traditional, straight-laced, school PTA President, conservative, shocked, tough, strong actor.
Trent Oliver: Male, 30-45, any ethnicity, vocal range: C3 - Ab5
Pretentious Juilliard graduate, struggling Broadway actor, pompous, enthusiastic, funny, strong actor/singer/mover.
Sheldon Saperstein: Male, 30-50, any ethnicity, open vocal range.
Broadway publicist, straight-talking, hard-working, charismatic agent.
Shelby, Kaylee, Nick, Kevin: Male/Female, teens/young adults, any ethnicity
Students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers.
Shelby Solo vocal range: Ab4 - Bb5
Kayley Solo vocal range: Ab4 - C5
Nick Solo vocal range: C3 - F4
Kevin Solo vocal range: D3 - G4
Students: All Genders, late teens/young adults, any ethnicity
Prejudiced, mean, bullying, small town, bigoted (but have a change of heart), excitable, strong singers/movers, ensemble.*
Parents: All Genders, adults/mature adults, any ethnicity
Bigoted, homophobic, small town, prejudiced, worried, afraid, strong singers/movers, ensemble.*
*Ensemble will consist of the following roles: Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party attendees, reporters, students, PTA members, motel clerk, cast of the non-Equity tour of Godspell, Monster Truck rally attendees, Mrs. Greene’s friend, LGBT students.
Soprano: C4 - G5
Alto: Ab4 - G5
Tenor: C3 - Ab5
Bass: C3 - G4
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Performance Dates: November 29 - December 23 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3 PM)
Director: Chris Rodriguez
Choreographer: Alonzo Corona
Musical Director: Andrew Hendley
Character Breakdown
Joseph: Male, 25-40, any ethnicity, vocal range: high tenor low A to high G
Eleventh son of Jacob and Jacob’s favorite. Looking for a strong actor with a confident but charming personality. Must move and sing very well.
Narrator: Female, 25-40, any ethnicity, vocal range: soprano with extended mix/belt range low F# to high G
The Narrator is our host, and through word and song guides the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers. The narrator must be adept at both being the focal point and then “blending” into the scene. We are looking for an excellent singer who can completely invest in the storytelling aspect.
Pharaoh: Male, 25-55, any ethnicity, vocal range: baritone low B to high G#
Pharaoh is the most powerful man in Egypt and is considered a god on earth. He is in a strange psychological place and is desperately searching for the truth in his dreams. The character is in style an homage to Elvis.
Potiphar: Male, 35-55, any ethnicity, vocal range: baritone D to B
Potiphar is a rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist who buys Joseph as a slave. Needs to be a strong actor and singer.
Mrs. Potiphar: Female, 18-55, any ethnicity
Strong Dancer. Mrs. Potiphar is an indulgent woman who likes to get her way, and thinks first and foremost about her own personal gratification. Also a part of the ensemble.
Jacob: Male, 35-70, any ethnicity, vocal range: baritone low A to C
Jacob is the father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. He clearly favors Joseph as the first son of his favorite wife, unwittingly causing the friction that exists between Joseph and his brothers. Jacob needs to be a good actor, who can sing and move reasonably well.
Joseph’s 11 Brothers: Male roles (can be female), 18-45, any ethnicity
(Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin), are jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son, sell him into slavery, and ultimately realize their wrongdoing. We would like to find actors who are skilled dancers and singers.
Specific Brother Roles:
REUBEN: the oldest, the one who is quickest to lie to Jacob.
SIMEON: the brother who is first to openly admit they created their own misery by selling off Joseph.
JUDAH: the first brother who lays down his life for his youngest brother Benjamin.
BENJAMIN: the youngest, most innocent.
Butler and Baker: Male roles can be female, 18-45, any ethnicity, vocal range: tenor
The Butler and the Baker both work for the Pharaoh. They are both decent men in precarious situations. They need to be good singers and honest actors. Double as brothers.
Female Ensemble: Female, 18-55, any ethnicity
Will play multiple roles throughout the show including wives to Jacob and his sons and citizens of Egypt. They sing and dance throughout the entire show. Looking for energetic singers who move well. Featured roles and solos will come from the ensemble.
Children's Chorus: These roles will be cast at a later date through the Wonder Theatre Academy.
Wonder Theatre Performance Troupe
Artistic Team: Sami Serrano, Alonzo Corona, and Chris Rodriguez
Wonder Theatre’s Performance Troupe program is a group of individuals who rehearse and perform various shows on our mainstage and for special events during the day and/or evening. We are seeking any adults over the age of 18 and specifically seniors 55+ of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Performers would need various daytime availability for performances and rehearsals as well as occasional evening rehearsals. There will be a 4-6 week rehearsal process prior to each show. Shows would be during the daytime with occasional evening events and performances.
Shows would be different styled revues such as Golden Age revues, Disney revues, TYA daytime shows for schools, customized shows for special events and organizations, etc. Small stipends will be available for performers.