Wilkes University Theatre Department Spring Audition Notice (Open to all Wilkes University Students)
Urinetown: the Musical & Murder on the Orient Express
Spring Play Audition:
Murder on the Orient Express
Tuesday 12/2 on the Dorothy Dickson Darte Mainstage
Murder On the Orient Express
By Agatha Christie
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Director: Paul Nelson
Rehearsals: 2/24 – 4/15
Work Weekend: 3/28, 3/29
Production Dates: 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 (2 shows), 4/19
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS (click here)
Auditions will consist of readings from the script monologues. Monologues should NOT be memorized. Please Prepare one or two monologues of your choice from the prepared packet of sides. Please note you may be asked to read an additional monologue or two from the selection! Stage dialects will be used in this production. Monologues – click here.
Accent/dialect work is important in this show, and we want to see your
best attempt at the correct accent for each character. Perfection isn’t
needed, we just want to see how well you can attempt it. You may be
asked to perform the scene with and without the accents, so we can
judge acting ability.
Use this link to sign up for an appointment time (please note there are two pages, or tabs – one for each production)! Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your assigned time. Please sign up for the earliest open slot on the sheet (leave no spaces between auditionees)
Spring Musical Audition:
Mainstage Production of URINETOWN
Director: Sean Patrick Gibbons
Music Director: Dr. Joshua Harper
Choreographer: Lynne Esgro
Performance Dates: 2/19, 2/20, 2/21 (2 Show Day), 2/22
Rehearsal Dates:1/12-2/18, Work Weekend (2/7,2/8), Sitzprobe (TBD)
**Sunday Rehearsals are from 10am-1pm for Choreography. There will also be Sunday Evening Rehearsals from 6:30pm-10:00pm
Audition Dates:
- Auditions: 12/4 (Singing/Acting/Callbacks), 12/5 (Dance) – We may ask you to sing from the sides provided. Please be prepared to sing any of the chosen sides attached to the sign up sheet the same evening as your audition. Sides can also be found below in the linked document. At the end of the evening, we may do a “group sing” or “pairings” depending on time. We will have a dance call on 12/5 starting at 6:30pm. It is not optional. Dress is “dress to impress” / “dance clothing” as per the choreographer. Please bring jazz shoes or sneakers. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time, and sign up for the earlier time slots, if available, so we can have time for callbacks on the same evening.
- Locations: DDD 002 (Basement Dance Studio for Vocal and Acting Auditions) / Dance Auditions will be held in DDD 101 (First floor dance studio across from office).
How to Audition:
- Sign up for an audition time slot on the audition sheet. Here is the link.
- Prepare 90 seconds of a song that best showcases your vocal ability, and is appropriate for the musical stylings of the show.
- Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. You must bring your sheet music with you, hole punched and in a three-ringed binder. Clearly mark your cut as needed.
- Be prepared to be asked to stay and sing sides from the score. These callback sides can be found in the audition sign up spreadsheet with the link that says “SIDES” as well. You may be asked to sing for a specific character and or multiple characters.
- Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition.