Auditions – ALL SHOOK UP: THE ELVIS PRESLEY MUSICAL

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Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) encourages and embraces participation from cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and ages.

WHEN

  • Open Auditions: Friday, April 24, 6pm – 10pm and Saturday, April 25, 6pm – 10:30pm with your choice of one required, 45-minute dance call either Friday or Saturday at 6pm or Saturday at 9:45pm
  • Required Dance Call:
    • Dance Call participation is REQUIRED for casting consideration. Please sign up for and attend the Dance Call of your choice. 
      • Friday, April 24 at 6pm
      • Saturday, April 25 at 6pm
      • Saturday, April 25 at 9:45pm
  • Virtual Submissions due no later than Saturday, April 25 at 10pm
    • Please do not send a virtual submission if you can attend Open Auditions
    • No dance component is required for virtual submissions; if called back, you may be asked to dance during callbacks
    • If submitting virtually, you MUST be available for in-person callbacks (if invited)
  • Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Saturday, May 2, 6 – 10pm

WHERE

Open Auditions & Callbacks:

MTC Rehearsal Studio (the basement of Mystic Owl Tattoo)

646 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060

*Please park slightly up the street at Park Street Elementary School. No parking is allowed in the Mystic Owl Tattoo parking lot during auditions.
 

Performances: 

Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064

WHAT TO DO/PREPARE

Thank you for auditioning for MTC’s production of ALL SHOOK UP!

We are excited to meet you and to consider you for what is sure to be an amazing cast and a worthwhile summer experience.

  • Please prepare a 32-bar cut of your preferred song in the style of the show that complements the character and emotion that drives the vocal style
    • Please review the cast list below, specifically vocal ranges, to help you select an ideal audition song
    • Please provide a digital backing track for your audition, downloaded before you arrive. MTC will provide multiple interfaces to plug in your track on your personal device
      • A capella is not accepted
      • Accompaniment will not be provided
  • Collect your headshot and resume, digitally, for uploading on the audition sign-up page. Printed copies are not needed

*Click HERE to Sign Up for an In-Person Audition Window and for a Required Dance Call  

  • You may arrive any time within your designated 30-minute audition window to be seen on a first come/first served basis
  • To manage the volume of auditioners, please do not arrive more than 45 minutes prior to the start of your audition window. You will be asked to leave and come back

*Click HERE to Submit a Virtual Audition (Due No Later than Saturday, April 25, 10pm)

KEY DATES

  • In-Person Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Saturday, May 2, 6 – 10pm 
  • Read-Through & Rehearsal Start Date: On or around Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 – 10pm
  • Rehearsals, Starting on or around Tuesday, June 17: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-10pm; Sundays, 2pm – 8pm
  • Mandatory Tech Week Rehearsals: Select Dates from Tuesday, August 4 – Tuesday, August 11
  • Performances: Wednesday, August 12 (Friends & Family Night Performance – 8pm); Thursday, August 13 (8pm); Friday, August 14 (8pm); Saturday, August 15 (2pm & 8pm); Sunday, August 16 (2pm); Thursday, August 20 (8pm); Friday, August 21 (8pm); Saturday, August 22(2pm & 8pm). 
  • Strike: Sunday, August 23

All cast members will receive a $400 stipend and should be vaccinated against COVID-19, when possible.

Casting Information

It’s 1955 and into a square rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis catalogue, this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes.
 
Director: Luke Kasner
Assistant Director & Choreographer: Madison Montgomery
Music Director: Dana Lamb
Stage Manager: Nico Johnson
 
ROLES:

Unless otherwise specified, all roles are open to actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and to individuals of all gender identities, abilities, and ages (18+ strongly preferred). Some roles may be doubled. Casting requirements are provided by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Natalie Haller – Female, Early 20s, F#3 – F5
A mechanic. Gritty on the outside, tender and hopeful on the inside. Being able to demonstrate variable vocal textures and expression is essential.

Chad – Male, 20s, F2 – A4
A great lookin’, motorcycling, guitar playing, leather-jacketed roustabout. Charismatic and confident, vocal style should embody the signature sound of the 1960s. Demonstrating a charming lead male character in the audition is essential.

Jim Haller – Male, Mid 40s – 50s, Bb2 – F#4
Natalie’s widowed father. There should be a sense of both wisdom and vulnerability. A softer, aged sound is important.

Sylvia – Female, Mid- 40s, F3 – F5
The no-nonsense, African-American owner of SYLVIA’S HONKY-TONK. Confident, comedic belt. Comedic expression will be critical to this role. 

Lorraine – Female, 16, C4 – Eb5
Sylvia’s 16-year-old daughter. Young and dreamy, with suggestions of her mother’s texture. Choose an audition song that conveys the adolescent, hopeful romantic.

Dennis – Male, early 20s, A2 – Eb5
A young, awkward, aspiring dentist. Goofy and moderately comedic. The song chosen for the audition should convey that Dennis is often underestimated and overlooked.

Miss Sandra – Female, E3 – F5
The beautiful, intellectual caretaker of the town’s museum. Confident and unapologetic, with a sense of refinement and responsibility.

Mayor Matilda Hyde – Female, Mid 40s – 50s, Bb3 – C6
The town’s conservative mayor. Bossy and opinionated, needs to be politely overbearing.

Dean Hyde – Male, 16, D3 – Bb4
Matilda’s 16-year-old son. He has grown up at a military boarding school. Sheltered and awkward, conservative, learning to trust to break out of his shell.

Sheriff Earl – Male, Mid 40s – 50s
The law in town. A man of not many words.

Ensemble 

Please email info@mariettatheatre.com with any questions. We look forward to having you at auditions!