Seeking Teens for "Follies: Concert Version"
Seeking talent ages 16 and up for "Follies: Concert Version" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The original Broadway production opened on April 4, 1971, and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Additional info: Please prepare a 60-second cut of a song from a pre-1990 musical that best showcases your voice. An accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music in your key. A Capella or track singing is not permitted. Please resist the urge to audition with a Sondheim song; singing a song from the show is not encouraged. Auditions will include cold readings. Callbacks will consist of singing song selections from the show and a dance combo for female performers. A YouTube video of the dance combination will be made available to registered auditioners on or after April 16, 2025. Please be prepared for movement. If you are not invited to callbacks, this does not mean that you will not be cast in the show. You will be notified of callbacks asap to help you prepare. Important Mandatory Dates: Saturday, May 3, 9:30 am – noon: Possible First Read-Through Rehearsals will be determined based on cast availability on Saturdays mornings or afternoons, Sunday evenings, and Monday-Thursdays evenings (TBD) (if not listed on conflict sheet) June 14 9am – 3pm: Sitz Probe (time and date subject to change; TBD) Tech week: Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19 (Keep in mind these are usually later nights) Thursday, June 19: Preview Night Friday, June 20: Opening Night Shows continue Thursday through Sunday until June 29. Thursday/Friday/Saturday performances are 7:30 pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees Sunday, June 29 Closing and Strike – All cast and crew are expected to participate (followed by dinner/party) When applying, please include your headshot and resume (if you have one), your vocal range, and if you have a day/time preference.
12 roles
Broadway showgirl. Sings “You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow.” B3-E5
Broadway performer. Sings “Love Will See Us Through.” C4-G5
Law student, young and ambitious. Sings “You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow.” C3-F4
Law student, young and carefree. Sings “Love Will See Us Through.” C3-G4
Ghost or memory of Heidi. Sings “One More Kiss” with Heidi. E4-A5 (E4-D6)