Singing Opportunities for Youth for "Groundhog Day" The Musical!
Audition for "Groundhog Day" The Musical!. Looking for boys and girls ages 17+. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Phil Connors is a pretty awful guy. But when the cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman is sent to cover the kooky annual Groundhog Day event in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, he finds himself caught in a time loop that sends him on a hilarious path to enlightenment and redemption. A comic parable of love, hope, and transformation from the creatives behind Matilda The Musical this Olivier Award-winning musical sensation based on the 1993 hit film makes it’s Cleveland Premiere. Additional info: What to prepare: Please prepare one or two brief musical theatre songs, or in the style of the show, showing range. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Performance Dates: July 19 - August 3 Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals: Begin Monday, June 17th Rehearsals will be on Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7 pm-10 pm, though Sundays are usually 6 pm-10 pm. When applying please include "GROUNDHOG DAY" in your subject line, to sign up for one of the below dates and include your ideal time for auditioning. Otherwise, teams will just assign you the best available slot. Directors will do best to accommodate you.
16 roles
TV Cameraman, constantly disrespected by Phil, dry wit and sarcastic remarks are his go-to, average guy, charmingly confident in himself.
An old friend of Phil Connor’s from high school, a comedic, fast-talking life insurance salesman who crosses paths with Phil every morning, has a complicated relationship with loss and grief. Featured in “Night Will Come.”
A chipper, older, bed and breakfast owner with a huge smile and broken coffee maker.
Pro wrestling fan, marching band member, in a relationship with Debbie (but afraid to pop the question), upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors.
Pro wrestling fan, marching band member, in a relationship with Freddie (but no ring yet), upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors.
Townsperson, doubles as Phil’s long lost love, soloist in “One Day”
Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere, and sleeping in every day. Gus’ buddy, more drunk sidekick. Featured in “Nobody Cares”.
Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere, and sleeping in every day. Featured in “Nobody Cares”.
Diner waitress, can’t sing but still needs to sing, pleasant, hard worker.
Upbeat and offbeat Town Elder who oversees Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prediction, leads the parade and takes care of the famed groundhog. “There Will Be Sun”
One of two town cops, forgetful, lackadaisical, cliché small-town diner counter donut cop, good comedic timing.
The other town cop, cliché small town diner counter donut cop, Sheriff’s sidekick with good comedic timing.
The Sheriff’s son, works at the diner, timid and closeted.
Homeless person Phil encounters daily asking for spare change, a key character for Phil to interact with and learn about loss.
The first person Phil encounters each morning outside his bed and breakfast bedroom, upbeat and a bit daft. D4 – D3|.
Lively, small-town piano teacher, genuine and sweet. Featured in “Punxsutawney Rock”
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