Actors of all races and/or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all parts. Unless otherwise noted, all auditions take place at the Dayton Playhouse, located inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark at 1301 East Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414. All auditions......More
Actors of all races and/or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all parts. Unless otherwise noted, all auditions take place at the Dayton Playhouse, located inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark at 1301 East Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414. All auditions begin at 7:00 PM. Meet Me In St. Louis Performance Dates: Weekends May 5 through 21, 2023 Dayton Playhouse Directed by: Brian Sharp Please have 16 bars of music prepared that shows your vocal range. There will be a movement audition portion of the audition process - dress accordingly. Cast Requirements: Esther Smith: Lead, Female, 18-25 at “17” she’s a year younger than Rose; attractive, effervescent, and spunky; looks up to Rose and clings to her in times of trouble. She falls in love with the boy next door, John Truitt; belter/alto John Truitt: Lead, Male, 20-25 athletic, attractive, sincere and friendly; lives next door to Esther and romance blossoms; beautiful baritone voice Mr. Alonso Smith: Male, 40-55 father to the Smith family; a successful business man, he rules the family with a gruff exterior but a heart of gold underneath; must be funny; baritone Mrs. Smith: Female, 38-50 mother to the Smith family; a firm but gentle manner; she’s the glue that holds the family together; gracious and practical Rose Smith: Female, 18-25 at “18” she is the oldest of the girls and the beauty of the family; she has a loyal, loving nature--and also a bit of a temper; belter/mezzo Lon Smith: Male, 20-30 at “19” he is the oldest; good looking and athletic; a dynamic song and dance man; bari-tenor Agnes Smith: Female, 12-15 a tomboy; independent and forthright Tootie Smith: 6-10 the youngest in the family, a bright-eyed imaginative youngster with a slightly macabre sense of humor Grandpa: Male, 60-75 a spry old gent whom the children adore him and never tire of hearing his "tales;" funny; baritone Katie: Female, 50-70 the Irish house keeper with a brogue; good-humored and hard-working; alto. Lucille Ballard: Chorus / Ensemble, Female, 18-25 Warren Sheffield: Chorus / Ensemble, Male, 20-30 Eve Finley: Chorus / Ensemble, Female, 18-25 strong, frank, women's lib type; must dance. Clinton A. Badger: Chorus / Ensemble, Male, 18-30 Peewee Drummond: Chorus / Ensemble, Male, 18-30 Sidney Purvis: Chorus / Ensemble, Male, 18-30 Dancing comedic role - varies https://www.facebook.com/events/884350156055213
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
