Seeking Teens for Dance Tryouts in "Mamma Mia" Musical
Casting Midlothian High School students in grades 9-12 for "Mamma Mia" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Additional info: Join the team at the Audition Workshop to rehearse your audition material and prepare for auditions on Oct. 24, 4:15-6:15 pm, MHS Auditorium. Please prepare a song, choreography, and scene selection attached to the sign-up link. Callbacks: Oct. 30 (for those called) Performance Dates: Jan. 29-31 Note that a participation fee will be applied. If interested, please apply.
16 roles
The mother of a girl, attractive and free-spirited, a former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island, a strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Musical numbers: Money Money Money, Mamma Mia, Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, One Of Us, SOS, Our Last Summer, Slipping Through My Fingers, The Winner Takes It All, I Do I Do I Do, Waterloo. Outstanding vocal ability Dancing ability E3 - C#5
A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother, has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Musical number: I Have A Dream, Honey Honey, Thank You for the Music, Lay All Your Love, Name Of The Game, Under Attack, Slipping Through my Fingers Outstanding vocal ability Dancing ability F#5 - E5
A former singer in the “Dynamos,” rich, sophisticated, funny, and witty. Musical numbers: Money Money Money, Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Take a Chance on Me, Waterloo Excellent vocal ability Dancing ability E3 - C#5
Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press, confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath, kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Musical numbers; Money Money Money, Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Take a Chance on Me, Waterloo Sings well Dancing ability E3 - C#5
May be Sophie’s father, left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman, charming, and successful architect Musical numbers: Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, SOS, Knowing Me Knowing You, I Do I Do I Do Excellent vocal ability Can move D3 - A4
May be Sophie’s father, British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Musical numbers: Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, Our Last Summer Excellent vocal ability Can move C#3 - F#4
May be Sophie’s father, a travel writer with no possessions or attachments, good-natured, always ready for adventure, funny. Musical numbers: Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, Name Of The Game, Take a Chance on Me Can sing fairly well Can move B2 - F#4
Sophie’s fiancé, athletic, attractive, has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to makeover Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Musical number: Lay All Your Love Excellent vocal ability Good dancer E3 - A4
Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid, very energetic and kooky. Should sing and dance well.
Sohpie’s friend, impulsive and fun, should contrast Lisa and Sophie. Should sing and dance well.
Sky’s friend, helps run the hotel, charming, loves women, always flirting. Dancing ability required.
Another friend of Sky and hotel worker, laid-back, easygoing. Dancing ability required.
The minister of the island. Any vocal range.
Sing and move well.
Sing and move well.
Sing and move well.
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