Casting Kids and Teens for "Whistle Down the Wind" The Musical
Audition for "Whistle Down the Wind" The Musical. Casting Kids and Teens. Please see the details below. About the project: Set in Louisiana, in 1959, in a world of racial tensions, religious revivalism, small-town vindictiveness, and teen rebellion, this evocative musical fuses epic storytelling with compelling characters to create an unforgettable theatrical experience. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s emotive score combines hauntingly beautiful love songs and explosive rock music, with lyrics by acclaimed Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler songwriter Jim Steinman. The score features No Matter What, which was covered by Boyzone, hitting #1 in 18 countries. Additional info: If you are cast in this show, you MUST be available the week before our April 25, 2025 opening night, which happens to be school vacation week (April 19-27). See attachments for details. If interested, please apply.
7 roles
Mezzo-Soprano, top note High F (F5) Audition Music- 6. Whistle Down the Wind, #48 – 79 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance Demanding lead female role. She’s a farmer’s daughter, a dreamer with inner strength and spiritual conviction. Must have maturity to cope with this very large role (on stage virtually throughout the show) with many key songs (solo, duet and group). However, it is vital she has the innocence and naïveté to convey and make credible her unshakeable belief in Jesus.
Rock Tenor, top note B (B4) Audition Music- 19. Let’s Make a Promise, #37 – 50 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance The rebel of the musical, keen on Swallow but planning to leave town with his equally rebellious girlfriend, Candy. A Harley Davidson-riding ‘James Dean’ type character. A tough exterior with a tender heart.
Mezzo-Soprano, top note High D (D5) Audition Music- 20. A Kiss is a Terrible Thing, #197 – 212 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance A restless teenager who acts older than she is. Sexy, sassy, and opportunistic, she is only using Amos as a means to leave her small town for a big city. The “villain” of the story, who ultimately betrays Swallow.
Audition Music- 3. What’s He Doin’? (sing all parts), #39 – 55 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance The younger brother of Swallow and Brat. Innocent, funny, and quick-witted. The comic-relief of the show. Needs to show emotional depth in Act 2 over the death of his kitten.
Audition Music- 3. What’s He Doin’? (sing all parts), #39 – 55 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance. The family’s middle daughter, Brat is argumentative and often squabbles with her siblings.
Bass/Baritone, top note B (B3) Audition Music- 4. Earl/Amos, #7 – 12 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some movement. A snake handling troublemaker caught between childhood and manhood who travels with the religious revivalists. A “strange looking kid”.
Audition Music- 14. Long Overdue for a Miracle, #64 – 83 (audio) Dance Requirement: Some dance The 9-person children’s ensemble takes on the roles of the friends of Brat and Poor Baby. Group singing, featured solos, and small speaking parts.
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