AUDITIONS

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS & Roles and requirements: ZACH - Male Presenting, 30s-50s, Baritone The demanding but passionate director/choreographer leading the audition. All Ethnicities LARRY - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Tenor Zach’s assistant and an excellent dancer. All Ethnicities CASSIE FERGUSON - Female Presenting, 30s, Mezzo-Soprano, E3-C#5 A former featured dancer struggling to return to the chorus after failed attempts at solo success. She has a past romantic connection with Zach. All Ethnicities SHEILA BRYANT - Female Presenting, 30s, Alto, F3-Bb4 A seasoned, confident dancer with a sharp wit and a difficult past. She uses humor to mask vulnerability. All Ethnicities VAL CLARK - Female Presenting, 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C#5 A bold, comedic dancer who got plastic surgery to improve her career opportunities. All Ethnicities DIANA MORALES - Female Presenting, 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-Bb4 A determined dancer from the Bronx possessing an eternal optimism. Latin or Pacific Island Descent BEBE BENZENHEIMER - Female Presenting, 18-25, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5 A shy but hopeful dancer who struggles with self-image and finds confidence in dance. All Ethnicities MAGGIE WINSLOW - Female Presenting, 20s, Soprano, A3-F5 A sweet, warm-hearted dancer raised by a single mother. All Ethnicities CONNIE WONG - Female Presenting, 20s-30s, Alto, C4-C5, A lively, short, and petite dancer who humorously laments always being cast in small roles. Asian Descent JUDY TURNER - Female Presenting, 20s, Mezzo-Soprano, Bb3-Bb4 A quirky, endearing dancer known for her playful energy and slight ditziness. All Ethnicities KRISTINE URICH - Female Presenting, 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano A nervous, fast-talking dancer who hilariously cannot sing. All Ethnicities AL DELUCA - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Baritone, E3-G4 Kristine’s supportive husband. All Ethnicities RICHIE WALTERS - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Tenor, G2-G4 A high-energy, charismatic dancer who almost became a kindergarten teacher. African Descent PAUL SAN MARCO - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Baritone, C3-F4 A reserved dancer who shares a deeply emotional monologue about growing up gay and finding solace in theatre. Latin or Pacific Island Descent DON KERR - Male Presenting, 20s – 30s, Baritone, D3-F4 A confident, smooth-talking dancer from Kansas City. He is married and reminisces about his days at the strip clubs. He has a laid-back, cool demeanor. All Ethnicities MIKE COSTA - Male Presenting 20s-30s, Tenor, A2-G4 A confident, energetic Italian-American dancer inspired by his sister to pursue dance. All Ethnicities MARK ANTHONY - Male Presenting, 18-20, Tenor, A2-G4 The youngest dancer, eager but naïve, who shares a humorous misunderstanding about puberty. All Ethnicities GREG GARDNER - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Baritone, D3-E4 A stylish, openly gay dancer with a sharp wit. His monologue humorously recalls realizing his sexuality. All Ethnicities BOBBY MILLS - Male Presenting, 20s-30s, Baritone A quirky, self-assured dancer who masks a rough childhood with humor. All Ethnicities ENSEMBLE (age 18-35): All Genders & Ethnicities.