Audition Calendar
Plan now to have an amazing year on stage!
Emma
Auditions:
Dec. 9 + 10
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
Mar. 26 – Apr. 18
Once Upon a Mattress
Auditions:
Feb. 23 + 24
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
May. 14 – Jun. 6
Best of Broadway 4: Stars, Stripes & Showtunes
Auditions:
Apr. 20 + 21
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
Jun. 25 – Aug. 8
Can You Hear The Music?
Auditions:
Jun. 8 + 9
Location:
The Pac
Performances:
Aug. 20 – Sept. 12
Kiss Me Kate
Auditions:
Oct. 14 + 15
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
Jan. 22 – Mar. 7
Emma
Auditions:
Dec. 9 + 10
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
Mar. 26 – Apr. 18
Once Upon a Mattress
Auditions:
Feb. 23 + 24
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
May. 14 – Jun. 6
Best of Broadway 4: Stars, Stripes & Showtunes
Auditions:
Apr. 20 + 21
Location:
Opera House
Performances:
Jun. 25 – Aug. 8
Can You Hear The Music?
Auditions:
Jun. 8 + 9
Location:
The Pac
Performances:
Aug. 20 – Sept. 12
Kiss Me Kate Audition Prep Class!
If you’d like to brush up your dance skills before the audition, come dance with Nicole Hadley (choreographer) for free at our Kiss Me, Kate Dance Audition Prep Class!
Dates/Times: Oct 2nd at the PAC (6:30pm – 7:30pm)
What to prepare: Auditionees should bring close-toed shoes, character heels, and tap shoes if you have them.
Teens and Adults welcome!
Kiss Me Kate
Auditions: October 14th & 15th
- 6pm – 8:30pm vocal + monologue auditions
- 8:30 pm-10pm dance auditions (bring your character/tap/jazz shoes!)
- 9pm-11pm callbacks
What to prepare:
1 min classical/shakespeare monologue & 16 bar cut of song in the style of the show. Auditionees should bring close-toed shoes, character heels, and tap shoes if you have them
Rehearsal: October 27th – January 21st
Director: Amber Turner
Music Director: Paul Taylor
Choreographer: Nicole Hadley
Kiss Me Kate
Auditions: October 14th & 15th
PAC (905 S Main St, St. George, UT)
Studio 16pm-9pm
6-8 Initial Auditions
8-9 CallbacksDirector: Amber Turner
Music Director: Paul Taylor
Choreographer: Nicole Hadley
Kiss Me Kate Important Audition Information!
Kiss Me, Kate is a witty, backstage musical comedy about love, rivalry, and the chaos of putting on a show. It follows Fred Graham, a director and actor, and his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, as they reunite to star in a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. As they perform the roles of Petruchio and Katharine, their offstage romantic tension explodes into hilarious onstage battles, blurring the line between life and art.
Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lois Lane, the flirtatious actress playing Bianca, and Bill Calhoun, her charming but reckless boyfriend. Throw in a pair of gangsters who accidentally get pulled into the show, mistaken identities, and a string of classic Cole Porter tunes—including “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”—and you have a dazzling celebration of theatre filled with romance, comedy, and toe-tapping fun.
- Fred Graham—30-50, strong baritone, commanding presence. He is actor, director and producer of the play within the play The Shrew and plays Petruchio—he has the lion’s share of Shakespearean dialogue. He is also Lilli’s ex-husband.
- Lilli Vanessi—30-50, strong mezzo soprano. She is an actress of stage and screen, proud, haughty, much like her character Katherine in The Shrew, but also vulnerable. Ex-wife of Fred and engaged to Harrison Howell.
- Lois Lane—20-30, strong mezzo belter. She is an actress, the quintessential airhead ingénue but with lots of charisma and charm. She also plays Bianca in The Shrew.
- Bill Calhoun—20-30, good tenor or baritenor. He is a ne’er-do-well actor who has a bit of a gambling problem. Is a Broadway hoofer, so he should move really well. He also plays Lucentio in The Shrew.
- Harrison Howell—50+, does not sing. Dignified gentleman from Georgia, very political, sometimes played as a general or retired general. He is a little stuffy and kind of a hick and can have a bit of a Southern accent. He is engaged to Lilli Vanessi.
- First Gangster—30-50+ comic baritone or tenor. He is the archetypical gangster complete with accent. Does some soft shoe in “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” so should move well. Also appears in The Shrew, unexpectedly.
- Second Gangster—Qualities the same as the First Gangster but a bit more reserved and dryer of wit. Also appears in The Shrew, unexpectedly.
- Harry Trevor—50+, sings in the ensemble. He is an actor who appears mostly in The Shrew as Katherine and Bianca’s father, Baptista. He has mainly Shakespearean dialogue.
- Hattie—Any age, good voice. She is Lilli’s dresser and sings “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” and sings in “Too Darn Hot.” Opens the show, so should have a good voice and charisma.
- Ralph—Any age, sings in the ensemble in “Too Darn Hot” and “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” may be featured as soloist as well. Is the stage manager of The Shrew.
- Stage Doorman—Any age, sings in the ensemble in “Too Darn Hot.”
- Paul—Any age, tenor or baritenor. He is Fred’s dresser and is usually the featured singer/dancer in “Too Darn Hot” so he should sing and move well.
- Gremio—Any age, tenor or baritenor. Actor who appears in The Shrew. He will also sing in the ensemble of The Shrew. He is featured in several numbers, including “Tom, Dick or Harry” and “Too Darn Hot.” and should sing well and move well.
- Hortensio– Any age, tenor or baritenor. Actor who appears in The Shrew. He will also sing in the ensemble of The Shrew. He is featured in several numbers, including “Tom, Dick or Harry” and “Too Darn Hot.” and should sing well and move well.
- Haberdasher—Any age, can be played by a woman. An actor who sings in the ensemble throughout and plays the Haberdasher in The Shrew.
- Nathaniel, Gregory, and Phillip—Any age. Actors who sing in the ensemble throughout and play Petruchio’s man servants in The Shrew. These can be both male or female.
- Ensemble—Actors, stage crew, wardrobe, etc, who sing in the ensemble throughout, both in modern day and in The Shrew. Many opportunities for small sung and danced solos. Some of the many small roles have names such as Truckman, Banker, Chauffeur, Singing Girls, Messenger and Cab Driver. The Ensemble can also include the actors playing Nathaniel, Gregory, Phillip, Haberdasher, Hortensio, Gremio, Paul, Stage Doorman, Ralph, and Hattie.
Important dates
Daddy Long Legs Audition Prep!
Audition prep includes a 2–3 minute dramatic monologue and a 16-bar cut of a song, both in the style of the show.
Based on the classic novel, which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire, Daddy Long Legs is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters, and “Downton Abbey.” Daddy Long Legs features music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables), and is a “rags-to-riches” tale of newfound love.
Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him a letter once a month, she is never to know the benefactor’s identity – so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs. Although she knows that he will never respond to her letters, she grows more and more fond of this elusive and kindly “old” gentleman. But another relationship soon begins to develop in Jerusha’s life. Jervis Pendleton is the well-do-do, “youngish” uncle of one of Jerusha’s roommates, who introduces her to a world of literature, travel, and adventure. Through her correspondence with Daddy Long Legs and her growing intimacy with Jervis, Jerusha’s letters chronicle her emergence as a delightfully independent “New American Woman.” Yet, there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover – a fact that will change her life forever.
Jerusha Abbot
A young girl of 18 years, who grew up and is now the oldest orphan at the John Grier Home. She is witty and intelligent with a natural talent for writing. She receives funding for college from the anonymous benefactor that she dubs Daddy Long Legs.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range: Bb5-G3
Jervis Pendleton
“Daddy Longlegs,” aka Mr. John Smith, the beneficiary, is 30-something. He is an unwed aristocrat and “black sheep” of a wealthy family who is a shy, highly educated, and an East Coast philanthropist.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: G#4-G3
Important To Remember
ALL THOSE WHO AUDITION MUST REGISTER & UPLOAD THEIR PROFILE TO OUR NEW AUDITION SOFTWARE!
- All performers will need to have an online profile before they will be seen. SGMT will provide help at the auditions too.
- Please upload your headshot and bio (First-page “Update Media Files”).
- File requirements (Make sure to select Step 4 “Upload File.”)
- Bios/Resumes: PDF
- Headshots: JPG or PNG
- Videos: MP4 or MOV
No Appointment Is Necessary
- You only need to come to ONE of the 2 auditions dates but plan for a call-back.
- You can bring your music tracks on a bluetooth-compatible device – if you would like to use sheet music, please bring your own accompanist. A Capella is fine.
Please only audition if you plan on making a commitment to being in the show. We encourage everyone to take any role offered – your vision of your “fit” in the cast may not match the directors.
Don’t lose out on an excellent opportunity to develop your craft and foster relationships with directors and performers which will help you as you audition with SGMT in the future! Don’t burn bridges! Don’t audition if you’ve auditioned/been cast for another show that will conflict. We promise to make your partnership with SGMT a positive, memorable one!
WHILE SGMT STRIVES TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH SCHEDULING – PERFORMANCE CONFLICTS ARE A MAJOR DETERRENT TO GETTING CAST.
