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Teen Performers Needed for "Be More Chill" Show

Rockville, MD, United States
ID: 575473Exp: 11/5/2024
Description:

Looking for actors ages 16 and up for the "Be More Chill" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Singing: Auditionees should prepare approximately 60 seconds of a contemporary musical theatre song (nothing from Be More Chill, please). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Joke: Please come prepared to share a joke that you enjoy. Callbacks: Callbacks will be held by invitation only on Monday, November 11 beginning at 6:00 pm and will feature a dance call. Further details will be provided to those invited to callbacks. Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin mid-November and Weekday rehearsals run Monday-Thursday evenings, while weekend rehearsals will typically take place on Saturday or Sunday from 12-4 pm. Rehearsal times are subject to change and we request that you thoroughly indicate all weekday, weekend, and holiday conflicts on your Conflict Calendar. Actors must be available for tech week and all performances (February 7 – 23) (which includes Valentine’s Day). The rehearsal period overlaps with Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, though we do not anticipate rehearsing on 11/28–11/29, 12/24–12/26, and 12/31–1/1. Please be aware that the quantity and frequency of conflicts during the rehearsal period will influence casting decisions. This production will run February 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 8:00 PM AND February 9, 16, & 23 at 2:00 PM at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. Additional information is attached to the sign-up link. If interested, please apply.

3 roles

Michael MellMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jeremy’s retro-obsessed best friend. Quirky, self-assured, and content with the status quo. Vocal Range: B2–A4

Rich GoranskiMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Teenage bully. A little intense. A former loser who has climbed the high school social ladder through unique means. (We intend to cast a performer in this role who is shorter than the performer playing Jeremy, due to mentions of their respective heights in the script.) Vocal Range: Bb2–A4 (E5)

Jenna RolanFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

That girl who knows everyone’s business. Tries to use gossip as a means of connection. It doesn’t work very well. Vocal Range: G3–G5