Seeking Teen Talent for Musical "42nd Street"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The musical "42nd Street" is currently in need of singers and dancers ages 16+. Please, see the details below. About the musical: "42nd Street" is a musical set in the 1930's about putting on a large show-biz production. The musical newcomer is Peggy Sawyer, a young girl from Allentown, Pennsylvania who just wants to be part of a Broadway show. When the show's leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy must prove her talent to replace her. The score is full of Broadway standards, including "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me," "Dames," "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "Forty-Second Street." Additional information: Audition Location: Edmonton. Callbacks/Dance Call: Sunday Feb 22nd 1-5 pm. Rehearsals begin: March 8, 2026 and are normally Tues/Thurs evenings and Sunday afternoons, with some Saturdays. Auditions will happen in a group setting in 30 minute time slots and will consist of singing 32- bar excerpts (basically a verse and a chorus), showing songs that suggest the 30’s era. Suggestions include songs in the style of Cole Porter, Harry Warren or classic broadway musicals. Auditions may use tracks or bring sheet music in the correct key and marked up with the correct cuts. Singing song excerpts from the show is also permitted. Auditions may include possible readings from the script. If the auditioner is proficient in tap dance, a tap step may be requested such as pickups and wings. CALLBACKS will include a dance call (that will also include a tap dance call) as well as singing role specific songs and readings from the script. Please bring the following to the audition (or upload to the google docs): Head shot (any decent photo of you) Resume (theater related) ALL conflicts with rehearsal dates including vacations, concerts, holiday commitments and jobs between February 8 – June 27, 2026. Please note that from tech week to closing night, there can be no scheduling conflicts (June 1-27 inclusive). PLEASE NOTE THAT BEING IN THIS SHOW PRECLUDES BEING INVOLVED IN OTHER SHOWS THAT REHEARSE AT THE SAME TIME. If you're interested, please apply.
13 roles
Ingenue (Vocal Range: Mezz/Belt), Int-Advanced tap dancer who can belt. Must be able to do pullbacks and wings.
Successful Broadway Director. Male (Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor up to Ab).
Established Female Star, mature (Vocal Range: low Alto/Belt to low Eb), elegant; moves well, comic timing helpful. No tap required.
(Vocal Range: Alto/Belt) she is half of the married couple who are the writers of the show that is being produced. Good mover, tap dance helpful but not mandatory, charming and comic.
Mature Male, (Vocal Range: Baritone) the other half of the married writing duo; moves well, good comic timing.
Mature Male, (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone) the money. He is Dorothy’s "sugar daddy" from Oklahoma.
Mature Male, (Vocal Range: Baritone) a handsome vaudeville performer down on his luck; Dorothy Brock's true love.
(Vocal Range: Bari or Mezzo D3 - F4), the dance director of the show; strong tap dancer.
Chorus dancer (Vocal Range: Alto/Belt). Int-advanced tap dancer with comic timing.
Tap dancing chorus girls with small speaking roles (will also sing with the ensemble). Tap level Int and up.
The onstage rehearsal pianist. Actual piano-playing ability is helpful. Some ensemble singing.
Vocal Ranges: Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Mezzo, Soprano).
Who can sing and singers who can dance.
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