Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming Singing "Little Miss Sunshine"
Young talent wanted for the upcoming singing audition for Little Miss Sunshine. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The Hoover family has seen better days. Richard, the father, is a floundering motivational speaker, Grandpa’s been kicked out of his retirement home, and Uncle Frank’s been dumped by his boyfriend. Moody teenager Dwayne has taken a vow of silence, and overextended mom Sheryl can do little more than slap on a smile. When the youngest Hoover, energetic Olive, enters a regional children’s beauty pageant, the family wonders if their luck could change. They pile into an old VW bus and set off on a cross-country trek, chasing the coveted title of “Little Miss Sunshine.” A heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE celebrates the power of love, determination, and the joy of following your dreams, no matter the obstacles. With outrageously funny characters and an upbeat and catchy score, this delightful production will leave you cheering for the underdog and believing in the magic of family. Rate: SPT rates under our current contract are $375/week plus health and pension. Non-equity rates are $375/week. Additional info: Please note: There are three roles available for children and one role that may be played by a teenager. If you are a parent of a minor interested in auditioning, please be aware that the script contains strong language, mature themes, and depictions of drug use. Rehearsals will begin on or around May 5. The general schedule will be 5 days a week, with weekday rehearsals taking place from 6-10 p.m. and weekend rehearsals from 1-5 p.m. Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and a 16-bar cut of a song from a contemporary musical. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for our accompanist. If you are interested please apply.
3 roles
The heart of the show, Olive is a quirky, optimistic young girl with dreams of winning the "Little Miss Sunshine" beauty pageant. She’s innocent, slightly awkward, and full of unfiltered joy. Requires strong acting and singing. Vocal range: Eb5-G3
Olive’s teenage half-brother. He’s a moody Nietzsche enthusiast who has taken a vow of silence. Over the course of the show, he discovers his own voice. Vocal range: F4-B2
(Also play Mean Girls) Contestants in the Little Miss Sunshine finals. Vocal range: D5-B3