AUDITIONS
Hickory Community Theatre encourages people of all races, ethnicities, identities, body types, physical and cognitive abilities to audition. Theatre is for everyone, and HCT believes in representation and equity for all.
Aug 30th & 31st @6:30pm
(Potential Callbacks Sept 1st)
Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script and some introductory puppetry work shopping (for applicable characters)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS & Roles and requirements: (While the characters of JASON, TIMOTHY, and JESSICA are 17 in the context of the script, due to the subject matter, only performers 18+ will be cast) JASON/TYRONE - Male Presenting Jason is timid, grieving the sudden death of his father, and trying to be a good son. Tyrone is his hand puppet, who seemingly takes on a devilish, foul-mouthed life of his own to express Jason's repressed anger and darkest impulses. TIMOTHY (Timmy) - Male Presenting The high school "alpha male" and neighborhood troublemaker. He is aggressive and impulsive but is fundamentally insecure and hides deep emotional pain. He is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but his provocative actions disrupt the church group. JESSICA - Female Presenting The girl next door and a high school outsider. She is intelligent, deadpan, and fiercely observant. She is unafraid of the chaos happening around her and brings moments of grounding intelligence to the madness. MARGERY - (30-50) Female Presenting Jason’s mother. She is deeply stressed, struggling with her own recent widowhood, and desperately trying to keep control of her life and the church puppet ministry. Beneath her devout, church-going exterior lies a powder keg of grief, intense sexuality, and frustration. PASTOR GREG - (35-50) Male Presenting The local minister. He is well-meaning but ultimately ineffective and a bit of a buffoon. He is heavily invested in keeping up appearances in a conservative Texas town, while also nursing his own inappropriate romantic interests and loneliness.
Sept 20th & 21st @6:30pm
(Potential Callbacks Sept 22nd)
Auditions will consist of a vocal component, and a dance call.
Please prepare 32 bars of a song that best showcases your voice. (accompanist will be present.)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS & Roles and requirements: Elsa Future Queen of Arendelle and Anna’s older sister; born with magical powers, isolates herself from others out of fear. Gender: female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Anna Princess of Arendelle and Elsa’s younger sister; an eternal optimist who longs to be loved and to connect with other people. Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Kristoff Hardworking ice harvester with a prickly exterior that hides a big heart. Gender: male Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Hans Prince of the Southern Isles and youngest of thirteen brothers; charming and ambitious. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Olaf Magical snowman with a childlike innocence. "In Summer" (Alto Key): E3 - Eb5 "In Summer" (Tenor Key): B2 - Bb4 Gender: any Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Sven Kristoff’s fiercely loyal reindeer best friend. Oaken Amiable salesperson and relentless advocate of hygge; cheerful and jolly. Gender: male Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Weselton Duke from a neighboring kingdom; chauvinistic, impolite, and judgmental. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F3 Young Anna Younger princess of Arendelle with youthful exuberance; fun-loving troublemaker; mesmerized by her sister’s magic. Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Young Elsa Elder princess of Arendelle with magical powers; obedient daughter; protective sister. Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Queen Iduna Queen of Arendelle and child of the Northhuldra; strong and compassionate mother. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3 King Agnarr King of Arendelle; warm-hearted and protective father. Gender: male Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Pabbie Mystical shaman and patriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s wise adoptive father. Gender: male Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Bulda Spiritual matriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s nurturing and vibrant adoptive mother. Gender: female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Ensemble Includes the following roles: Townspeople, Staff, Guards, Hidden Folk, Oaken's Family and Friends, Volunteers, Bishop, Handmaiden, Lackeys, Hidden Folk Child
November 15th & 16th @6:30pm
(Potential Callbacks November 17th)
Auditions will consist of a vocal component, a dance call, and potential cold reads from the script (time permitting).
Please prepare 32 bars of a song that best showcases your voice. (accompanist will be present.)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS & Roles and requirements: COMING SOON