Auditions for "Summer Musical: Mamma Mia"

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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 with a signed copy of your Audition Contract.

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. 

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​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.