Auditions
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Audition Material:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BvIa3VkyOQOUvSowCu-nar0bqWE1SUcv?usp=sharing
Auditions for "Summer Musical: Mamma Mia"
Auditions: Monday, May 18th @ 3:45pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 19th @ 3:45pm
Shows: Thursday, July 16th & Friday, July 17th
First Rehearsal: Monday, June 8th
Rehearsals: M-Th 2:00-4:00pm, June 8-July 17th
Rehearsal schedule will be posted every Friday for the following week.
Make sure to bring all conflicts to auditions!
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1. Complete the Audition Form by Friday, May 15th
2. Prepare the song cut for one character from the Audition Material.
3. Attend the AUDITION.
4. If a callback is needed, you will be contacted by Friday evening.
6. Prepare Callback Materials and attend Callbacks (if needed)
7. The cast will be announced on Friday, May 28th.
8. First rehearsal is Monday, June 8th.
"Mamma Mia" Character Descriptions:
DONNA SHERIDAN (Female-identifying Role) Free-spirited, former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Mother of Sophie. Must move well. (mezzo-soprano) E3-A5
SOPHIE SHERIDAN (Female-identifying Role) Daughter of Donna. A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Must move well. (pop soprano) F#3-E5
SKY (Male-identifying Role) Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Must move well. (high baritone) Eb3-D5
TANYA (Female-identifying Role) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Actress who sings. Must move well. (mezzo-soprano) E3-E5
ROSIE (Female-identifying Role) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Must move well. (mezzo-soprano) E3-D5
SAM CARMICHAEL (Male-identifying Role) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. (baritone) D3-Ab4
HARRY BRIGHT (Male-identifying Role) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Also an actor who sings. (high baritone/tenor) C#3-F#4
BILL AUSTIN (Male-identifying Role) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Goodnatured, always ready for adventure. Funny. (baritone) Bb2-F#4
LISA (Female-identifying Role) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should sing and dance well. (mezzo-soprano) G3-Db5
ALI (Female-identifying Role) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. (mezzo-soprano) G3-D5
PEPPER (Male-identifying Role) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Preferably a good dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. (high baritone/tenor) A4-F5
EDDIE (Male-identifying Role) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a good mover/dancer. (high baritone/tenor)
FATHER ALEXANDRIOS (Any gender-identity to play Male) Wedding Officiate.
ENSEMBLE ROLES (All gender-identities) plays a wide variety of roles, which consists of the Islanders who work at Donna's, Wedding-Guests, and more.
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
DBHS Theatre is committed to diversity and strives to engage in a policy of equal opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage students of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
Fall 2026 Audition Material:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i5NxiEpwEVOIhWldmmo99WVF3n5t1nFR?usp=sharing
Audition Contract:
Will be uploaded at a later date!
Auditions for 2026 Fall Drama Productions
"Waitress: High School Version" Auditions: Tuesday, July 7th @ 1:30pm
"Waitress: High School Version" Callbacks: Friday, July 10th @ 1:30pm
IF OUT OF TOWN, email Mr. Kaitz at jaredkaitz@wvusd.org
"A Wrinkle In Time" Auditions: Thursday, August 6th @ 3:30pm
"A Wrinkle In Time" Callbacks: Friday, August 7th @ 3:30pm (If needed)
IF OUT OF TOWN, email Mr. Kaitz at jaredkaitz@wvusd.org
"A Wrinkle In Time" Shows:
October 7th & 8th (Times TBD, Middle School Tour + Mainstage Performance)
"Waitress: High School Version" Shows:
October 22nd, October 24th, October 29th, & October 30th @ 7pm
"A Wrinkle In Time" First Rehearsal:
Tuesday, August 11th from 3:30-6:20pm
"Waitress: High School Version" First Rehearsal:
TBD Summer Music Rehearsal
Monday, August 10th (Time TBD)
Fall Production Rehearsals: M-Th 3:40-6:20
Rehearsal schedule will be posted every Friday for the following week.
Make sure to bring all conflicts to auditions!
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1. Complete the Audition Form by Friday, July 3rd ("Waitress: HSV")
& Friday, July 31st ("A Wrinkle In Time")
2. Prepare the appropriate audition material for ONE character
from the Audition Material folder
3. Attend the AUDITION & bring your singed AUDITION CONTRACT!
4. If a callback is needed, you will be contacted ASAP.
6. Prepare Callback Materials and attend Callbacks (if needed)
7. The cast for "Waitress: HSV" will be announced on Saturday, July 18th, and the Cast for "A Wrinkle In Time" will be announced on Saturday, August 8th.
Fall Play - "A Wrinkle In Time" Character Breakdown
Casting between 8 - 14 Performers for this production.
MEG (Female-identifying Role): An awkward, brilliant 13-year-old girl who is misunderstood by her peers and frequently finds herself in trouble at school
CHARLES WALLACE (Any Gender-identity to play Male): Meg’s 6-year-old brother who has a special gift for reading people’s thoughts and feelings
CALVIN (Male-identifying Role): An intelligent, athletic 14-year-old boy who plays on his school’s basketball team and has found a home with the Murray family as Meg’s best friend
MRS. WHATSIT (Female-identifying Role): An immortal shapeshifter and time traveler who helps Meg, Charles, and Calvin discover their unique gifts while they travel to save Dr. Murray
MRS. WHO (Female-identifying Role): A compassionate immortal who communicates with literary sayings and travels with Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Which
MRS. WHICH (Female-identifying Role): The oldest immortal and most skilled time traveler, who is hard to read and seldom shows affection toward Meg, Charles, or Calvin
FATHER (Male-identifying Role): Dr. Alex Murray, the missing father of the Murray children and physicist researching the space-time continuum altering “tesseracts”
MOTHER (Female-identifying Role): Dr. Kate Murray, the loving mother of the Murray children and microbiologist.
AUNT BEAST (Female-identifying Role): a nurturing immortal on the planet of Ixchel who help nurses Meg back to health
RED-EYED MAN (Any Gender-identity to play Male): An unnerving man whose eyes have the power to rob all creatures of their individuality and emotions, making them subordinates to IT
*Cast-members will also play featured roles such as NARRATORS, BULLY, TEACHER, PRINCIPAL,
CAMAZOZTZ WOMAN, CAMAZOZTZ MAN, LITTLE BOY, IT, etc…
Fall Musical Pilot Production - "Waitress: High School Version" Character Breakdown
Casting between 12 - 20 Performers for this production.
JENNA (Female-identifying Role): A talented pie-maker who works at a diner in a small town. She is kind-hearted, but often feels trapped in her difficult marriage with her controlling and abusive husband, Earl. Jenna dreams of a better life, and her escape comes through baking pies and her unexpected pregnancy. Age: 20’s-30’s. Voice: Mezzo-Soprano F#3-F5
DR. POMATTER (Male-identifying Role): A mild-mannered, awkward doctor who becomes Jenna’s love interest. Dr. Pomatter is charming in his awkwardness, and he develops a bond with Jenna and they have an affair. He is sweet and caring but also somewhat clueless in his personal life. Age: 30’s-40’s. Voice: Baritone/Tenor Bb2-Bb4
BECKY (Female-identifying Role): One of Jenna’s best friends and fellow waitresses at the diner. Becky is loud, brash, and sarcastic but also fiercely loyal and protective of her friends. She’s dealing with her own personal issues and is a source of comic relief in the show, but she has a deeper, more vulnerable side. Age: 30’s. Voice: Mezzo-Soprano Eb3-E5
DAWN (Female-identifying Role): Another of Jenna’s close friends and co-workers at the diner. Dawn is shy, awkward, and optimistic. She struggles with self-esteem but is sweet-natured and full of hope. She eventually finds love with Ogie, making her storyline a contrast to Jenna's more complex romantic struggles. Age: 20’s. Voice: Mezzo-Soprano G3-E5
OGIE (Male-identyfing Role): A sweet, funny, and a little awkward man, with great comic timing. He's a bit of a "nerd" with big romantic gestures, but his heart is in the right place. His persistence in pursuing Dawn, despite her initial disinterest, shows his vulnerability and sincerity. His character evolves from a comic relief figure to someone with genuine affection and sincerity. Age: 20’s. Voice: Baritone/Tenor C3-F4
EARL (Male-identifying Role): Jenna’s possessive husband. He is the source of much of Jenna’s misery at the start of the story, controlling and emotionally manipulative. Earl is not completely malicious, but his insecurities lead him to act in harmful ways. Age: 30’s-40’s. Voice: Baritone Eb3-G4
CAL (Male-identifying Role): The owner and manager of Joe's Diner. He is tense and has somewhat of an antagonistic relationship with Jenna as well as with some of the other staff. Cal is gruff, impatient, and controlling. Despite his rough exterior, there are moments in the musical that hint at his own vulnerabilities or softer side. Age: 30’s-40’s. Voice: Baritone/Tenor D3-F4
JOE (Male-identifying Role): A regular customer at the diner. He is wise, kind, and serves as a kind of surrogate father figure to Jenna. Joe has a gentle, caring presence and offers Jenna advice and support when she needs it most. Age: 60’s-80’s. Voice: Baritone/Tenor B2-G#4
ENSEMBLE (Any Gender-Identity): Seeking strong actors, dancers, and singers to play patrons in the diner and other small roles. Voice: All types!
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
DBHS Theatre is committed to diversity and strives to engage in a policy of equal opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage students of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.