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AUDITION INFORMATION:

Auditions will consist of individual vocal auditions and group choreography. All interested actors are should sign up for an audition time slot here. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Those auditioning should bring a completed Audition form and Conflict calendar to their audition. Please note any scheduling conflicts. It is strongly advised that all performers also bring a current performance resume and headshot. Actors must be 16 years or older to audition. Actors under 18 years old will need to provide a Parental Permission Form and provide confirmation of reliable transportation.

Video auditions will be accepted in lieu of an in-person audition and should consist of a vocal audition of 16-32 bars. The deadline for video auditions is Saturday July 5th. Video auditions may be submitted via email to nancymonkeybravo@gmail.com.

Important Details:

• Auditions: Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 8th at the Cary Arts Center. Please arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 PM to check in. Auditions will begin promptly at 6:15 PM.

• Dance: Those auditioning will learn a simple dance routine. Please come prepared to move – wear comfortable clothing and footwear/dance shoes.

• Singing:

  • Please be ready to perform 16-32 bars of a song that showcases your vocal range. The style of the show is rock and roll/pop. Please bring your prepared sheet music, printed and in the correct key. An audition pianist will be provided to accompany you. No a capella singing.

  • Please don’t hesitate to audition even if you don’t have all the notes in the listed vocal range for the character you’re interested in.

• Call backs: Thursday, July 10th (6:30 PM) at the Cary Arts Center. Call backs are by invitation only. Invitations to attend call backs will be sent via email no later than Wednesday, July 9th along with call back materials and available time slots.

• Rehearsals: Rehearsals with begin on Monday, July 28th at 6:30 PM. The rehearsal schedule will be based on cast conflicts and facility availability. Rehearsals may take place Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Weekend rehearsals may be scheduled at varying times

• Performances:  There will be seven performances over the course of two weekends. September 26th, 27th, & 28th and October 3rd, 4th, & 5th.

• Load in and Strike: All cast and crew members are expected to assist with load in of the set, and strike following the final performance. Adjustments will be made to accommodate individual physical abilities.

• Forms and sign-up information are available at the links below:

  • Audition Time Sign-Up

  • Audition Form

  • Conflict Calendar

  • Parental Permission Form (for actors ages 16-17)

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. We believe that all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law, should have the opportunity to audition for our roles.

If you have any questions or require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know at info@caryplayers.org. 

THE T-BIRDS (Also known as The Burger Palace Boys)

• DANNY ZUKO (Range: tenor, D3–B4): The leader of the T-Birds; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.

• DOODY (Range: Tenor, D3-A4): Small, boyish, and open, with a disarming smile and a hero worshiping attitude towards the other guys.

• KENICKIE (Range: Tenor, C3–F4): The second in command of the T-Birds; tough-looking, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor.

• SONNY LATIERRI (Range: baritone, G2–A4): A member of the T-Birds; funny Italian-American. He is a braggart and a wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer.

• ROGER (Range: Tenor, D3-A4): The anything-for-a-laugh type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas.

 THE PINK LADIES

• BETTY RIZZO (Range: Alto A3–C5): Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.

• FRENCHY (Range: Alto, A3–D5): A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician.

• MARTY (Range Alto, C4–C5): The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated.

• JAN (Range: Alto, A3-C5): Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys.

OTHER CHARACTERS

• SANDY DUMBROWSKI (Range: Soprano with high belt, A3–F#5): New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.

• CHA-CHA DIGREGORIO (Range: Alto, C4–C5): The best dancer at St. Bernadette's; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny.

• EUGENE FLORCZYK (Range: Tenor, A2–E4): The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical “apple-polisher” - smug and pompous, but gullible. 

• PATTY SIMCOX (Range: Alto, D4-A4): The ultimate cheerleader; confident, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton. 

• VINCE FONTAINE (Range: Flexible): A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, handsome, egotistical and fast-talking. Actor might also double as faculty ensemble in Act 1. Vince appears onstage at the prom, and as a voice on the radio.

• JOHNNY CASINO (Range: Tenor, G3-E4): Band leader and singer at the prom. Actor might double as faculty ensemble in Act 1.

• MISS LYNCH (Range: Flexible): A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher. Comedy character role.

• TEEN ANGEL (Range: Tenor, E3–F4): Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. Doubles as an employee at Burger Palace and can appear as a singer or band member at the prom. Featured solo: “Beauty School Dropout”. 

ENSEMBLE (STUDENTS/FACULTY):

Ensemble members who play students appear in “Alma Mater”, “Shakin’ at the High School Hop”, “Born to Hand Jive”, “Those Magic Changes” and “We Go Together Reprise”. Dance opportunities in available in “Greased Lightning.” Dance break, and back-up vocalist opportunities as angels are available in “Beauty School Dropout”. Some ensemble members playing students will be asked to understudy for T-Bird or Pink Lady Roles.

Ensemble member who play faculty include character roles such as SHOP TEACHER, PROM CHAPERONES, GYM TEACHER, and WAITRESS. Actors should have familiarity with SATB singing for “Alma Mater” and other songs that might require back-up vocalists. Some ensemble members playing faculty will be asked to understudy for Vince, Johnny, Miss Lynch, or Teen Angel.