Auditions – DISASTER!: The 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–Your Choice of Two Dates:
    • Friday, April 11, 6pm – 9pm with a dance call from 9pm – 10pm
    • Saturday, April 12, 5pm – 8pm with a dance call from 8pm – 9pm
  • Required Dance Call–Your Choice of Two Dates:
    • Dance Calls are held in the final hour of both open audition days. You may come to either Dance Call, irrespective of which day you choose to audition. Dance Call participation is REQUIRED for casting consideration
      • Friday, April 11, 9pm – 10pm
      • Saturday, April 12, 8pm – 9pm
  • Virtual Submissions due no later than Thursday, April 10, 11:59pm (please do not send a virtual submission if you can attend Open Auditions)
  • Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Saturday, April 19, 5pm – 9pm

WHERE

Open Auditions & Callbacks:

MTC Rehearsal Studio (the basement of Mystic Owl Tattoo)

646 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060

*Please park up the street at the school. No parking is allowed in the Mystic Owl parking lot during auditions.

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

WHAT TO DO/PREPARE

  • Please prepare a cut of your preferred song in the style of the show but not from the show. Selecting a song that aligns with the role you hope to play and showcasing your acting abilities through your vocal audition is suggested.
    • Song should not exceed 60 seconds in length.
    • 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.
  • Collect your headshot and resume, digitally, for uploading on the audition sign-up page (printed copies are not needed).

*Click HERE to Claim an In-Person Audition Slot (Friday Dance Call 9-10pm; Saturday Dance Call 8-9pm)

*Click HERE to Submit a Virtual Audition (Due No Later than Thursday, April 10, 11:59pm

KEY DATES

  • In-Person Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Saturday, April 19, 5-9pm
  • Read-Through & First Rehearsal: On or around Tuesday, May 20
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7-10:30pm; Thursdays, 7-10:30pm; Sundays 2-9pm
  • Mandatory Tech Week Rehearsals: Select Dates from Tuesday, July 22 – Tuesday, July 29
  • Performances: Wednesday, July 30 ((Friends & Family Night Performance – 8pm), Thursday, July 31 (8pm), Friday, August 1 (8pm), Saturday, August 2 (2pm & 8pm), Sunday, August 3 (2pm), Thursday, August 7 (8pm), Friday, August 8 (8pm), Saturday, August 9 (2pm & 8pm). 
  • Strike: Sunday, August 10

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

Casting Information

Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos, and the unforgettable songs of the ’70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.
 
Director: Luke Kasner
Music Director: Joey Carroll
Choreographer: Alex Self
Stage Manager: Sophie Dukes

ROLES:

Casting may not be limited to the age range of the characters. All roles are available. Some roles may be doubled.

Chad – Male, 35 – 43
A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice.

Scott – Male, 30 – 40
Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.

Ted – Male, 40 – 50
A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professional type.

Marianne – Female, 33 – 40
An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt.

Tony – Male, 35 – 50
A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer.

Jackie – Female, 32 – 42
An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque.

Ben/Lisa – 10 – 13
Smart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to high D with vibrato! A young Michael Jackson/Andrea McArdle type.

Sister Mary Downey – Female, 30 – 50
Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt.

Shirley – Female, 50 – 65
Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress.

Maury – Male, 50 – 65
Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.

Lenora Verona – Female, 30 – 50
A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt.

Ensemble:  Singers and dancers to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability, and great voices needed.

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