Auditions

ABOUT THE SHOW

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ In The Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song, and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ In The Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

Singin’ In The Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man, and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. 

REHEARSALS

Monday, June 30th – First Rehearsal for the characters of Don, Cosmo, and Kathy
Monday, July 21st – First Full Company Rehearsal
Sunday, September 7th – First Technical Rehearsal (No conflicts permitted past this date)

PERFORMANCES

Performances will take place on the Playhouse Main Stage on the following dates:
Friday, September 12 – 7:30pm
Saturday, September 13 – 7:30pm
Sunday, September 14 – 2:30pm
Friday, September 19 – 7:30pm
Saturday, September 20 – 7:30pm
Sunday, September 21 – 2:30pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

SINGERS: 32 bars or 1 minute of a golden age musical theatre or jazz song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music hole punched in a binder in the correct key – an accompanist will be provided. Karaoke tracks with no voices are permitted, but sheet music is preferred.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to fill out paperwork. Be sure to bring your availability with you to your audition to provide a detailed conflict list. 

Please contact Assistant Stage Manager Emma Wason at ekwason@gmail.com if you have any questions.

SEEKING:

Seeking a large cast of performers 16 and up. All roles are open.

Don Lockwood – A suave Hollywood actor and dancer. Cosmo’s best friend and Lina’s regular co-star. Seeking a performer with at least Advanced Beginner tap skills. Male Presenting. Vocal range top: Ab4. Vocal Range Bottom: G2.

Cosmo Brown – A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don’s best friend and former dance partner. Seeking a performer with at least Advanced Beginner tap skills. Male Presenting. Vocal Range Top: Ab4. Vocal Range Bottom: C3.

Kathy Selden – An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina’s speaking and singing voice. Seeking a performer with at least Advanced Beginner tap skills. Female Presenting. Vocal Range Top: F5. Vocal Range Bottom: G3.

Lina Lamont – A slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don’s regular co-star. Female Presenting. Vocal Range Top: Eb5. Vocal Range Bottom: C4.

R.F. Simpson – A successful, magnanimous film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical. Male Presenting. Non-Singing.

Roscoe Dexter – A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don. Male Presenting. Non-Singing, may double in Ensemble. 

Rod – An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson. Male Presenting. Non-Singing, may double in Ensemble.

Production Singer – The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures’ first movie musical. Male Presenting. Vocal Range Top: Ab4. Vocal Range Bottom: Db3. Will double in Ensemble. 

Zelda Zanders – A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina’s friend and informant. Female Presenting. Non-Singing, may double in Ensemble. 

Miss Dinsmore – Lina’s vocal coach. She is the “mother hen” type with caring affection for the younger performers. Female Presenting. Non-Singing, may double in Ensemble.

Ensemble – a large singing and dancing ensemble covering several cameo roles such as: Diction Coach, Dora Bailey, Roscoe’s Assistants, Hollywood Stars, Party Guests, and many more. There are plenty of opportunities for a well-rounded, diverse ensemble of varying skills and abilities. 

AUDITION DATE / TIME:

Sunday, June 22nd – 2:00pm-5:00pm: *SINGER CALL* Downtown (220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown, OH 44503)
Monday, June 23rd – 6:00pm-9:00pm: *SINGER CALL* Moyer Room (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH 44511)
Thursday, June 26th – 5:00pm: *INVITED CALLBACKS* Downtown (220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown, OH 44503)

The Youngstown Playhouse
600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown OH, 44511

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The production team for Singin’ In The Rain is committed to celebrating individuals’ talents and consciously creating equal and inclusive opportunities for performers. As such, performers of any and all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, religious affiliations, and performers with mental or physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition. If you are in need of special accommodations to support your audition and/or involvement in the production, please email Assistant Stage Manager Emma Wason at ekwason@gmail.com before your audition so we can arrange for those accommodations to be met.