Godspell Auditions

CASTING CALL for actors 13+

Directed by Travis Shafer

Vocal Directed by Cindy Rupp

Choreographed by Lori Holmes

Mankato Playhouse

12 Civic Center Plaza STE 1700

Mankato MN 56001

Godspell Auditions

Auditions

August 21 and 22 begin at 7:00pm

(Please arrive 10 - 15 min early)

Callbacks August 23 if needed

Rehearsals

Monday - Thursday 7:30p - 9:30p

Performances

October 6 - October 23, 2022

No conflicts will be accepted the last two weeks of rehearsal or any performance

Jesus

Gender: Male Age: 18 to 30

Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Charismatic and high energy, yet gentle and loving. He is the deceptively calm leader of the troupe. He is eventually betrayed by Judas and persecuted.

John The Baptist / Judas

Gender: Male Age: 18 to 35

Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

He possesses the attributes of two Biblical figures: he is both Jesus' lieutenant and most ardent disciple, and also the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in an overt revolutionary way. Handsome and masculine with a subtle undertone of sexuality.

Ensemble Soloists (8 - 10 m/f)

Featured Actors, Soloists, and others.

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned. Mankato Playhouse will provide a pianist at auditions to accompany you.

Do not use a song from the show.

Do not sing to taped music or sing a cappella.

You do not have to sing an entire song. Sixteen to 32 measures should be sufficient. We only want to get an idea of how well you can carry a tune and follow accompaniment. If you are "called back" we will ask you to sing some more.

Audition Information

Winter Wonderettes Auditions

CASTING CALL for female actors 15+

Directed by David Holmes

Vocal Directed by Andrea Brinkman

Choreographed by Lori Holmes

Mankato Playhouse

12 Civic Center Plaza STE 1700

Mankato MN 56001

Winter Wonderettes Auditions

Auditions

October 16 and 17 begin at 7:00pm

(Please arrive 10 - 15 min early)

Callbacks August 18 if needed

Rehearsals

Monday - Thursday 7:30p - 9:30p

Performances

December 1 - December 18, 2022

No conflicts will be accepted the last two weeks of rehearsal or any performance

Missy

Gender: F

(Soprano with belt. Range: F#3–A5)

Always the over-achiever of the group, Missy has now blossomed into a full-fledged adult over-achiever. She has an inner-sexiness (even slightly kinky) that comes out every once-in-a-while, much to her surprise and embarrassment. She has been best friends with Suzy since elementary school.

Cindy Lou

Gender: F

(Mezzo Soprano with belt— sings lead vocal line on most group songs. Range: A3–E5)

Cindy Lou is the "bad girl" of the group, now reformed (to a point). She is sexy with a dry and sassy wit, and has a miles-high jet-black beehive, a cross between the Ronettes and early Priscilla Presley. She has an incredible soft side and inner depth, revealed in her Act II monologue and ballad.

Suzy

Gender: F

(Mezzo/Alto with big belt. Range: C#3–E5)

Suzy is happy-go-lucky, a little giddy, a little silly, and a little pregnant. She’s always willing to go along with anyone and anything, and she seems to giggle at just about anything. Her honey-blond hair is reminiscent of early Marlo Thomas/"That Girl.” Her best friend is Missy.

Betty Jean

Gender: F

(Strong Alto with big belt. Range: D3–Eb5)

Betty Jean is the self-anointed clown of the group, always vying for attention from her best friend Cindy Lou. She has a strength that belies her goofiness. This strength is what gives her empathy; she has no "poor me" in her attitude. This pays off in her Act I closing song. Her hair is red/auburn.

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned. Mankato Playhouse will provide a pianist at auditions to accompany you.

Do not use a song from the show.

Do not sing to taped music or sing a cappella.

Audition Information

Assassins Auditions

CASTING CALL for actors 18+

Directed by David Holmes

Vocal Directed by TBD

Mankato Playhouse

12 Civic Center Plaza STE 1700

Mankato MN 56001

Assassins Auditions

Auditions

December 11 and 12 begin at 7:00pm

(Please arrive 10 - 15 min early)

Callbacks August 23 if needed

Rehearsals

Monday - Thursday 7:30p - 9:30p

Performances

February 9 - February 26, 2023

No conflicts will be accepted the last two weeks of rehearsal or any performance

Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald (M) - Tenor

John Wilkes Booth (M) - Tenor

Samuel Byck (M) - Baritone

Sara Jane Moore (F) - Alto

Giuseppe Zangara (M) - Tenor

John Hinkley (M) - Tenor

Charles Guiteau (M) - Tenor

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (F) - Soprano

Leon Czolgosz (M) - Bass/Baritone

The Proprietor (M) - Baritone

Ensemble (M/F)

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned. Mankato Playhouse will provide a pianist at auditions to accompany you.

Do not use a song from the show.

Do not sing to taped music or sing a cappella.

Audition Information

Nunsense Auditions

CASTING CALL for actors 13+

Directed by TBD

Vocal Directed by TBD

Choreographed by TBD

Mankato Playhouse

12 Civic Center Plaza STE 1700

Mankato MN 56001

Nunsense Auditions

Auditions

March 5 and March 6 begin at 7:00pm

(Please arrive 10 - 15 min early)

Callbacks March 7 if needed

Rehearsals

Monday - Thursday 7:30p - 9:30p

Performances

April 27 - May 14, 2023

No conflicts will be accepted the last two weeks of rehearsal or any performance

Reverend Mother Mary Regina: Mother Superior (F)

Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano

A feisty Sophie Tucker type who can't resist the spotlight. The head of the convent and respected by the sisters. While she is strict, she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. She keeps her guard up around the nuns but has an extroverted side.

Sister Mary Hubert: Mistress of Novices (F)

Vocal: Soprano

Hubert is in charge of novices, but fancies herself Mother Superior and is in constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to novices, but also likes to let loose.

Sister Robert Ann (F)

Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano

One a child delinquent herself, this rough tough nun is a jokester and constantly challenging authority. She speaks with a thick Brooklyn accent and constantly displays her lack of refinement.

Sister Mary Amnesia (F)

Vocal: Soprano

As the name suggests, she has lost her memory and does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacy and incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun.

Sister Mary Leo (F)

Vocal: Soprano

Leo is the novice nun who has entered the convent with the desire to be the first nun ballerina. Still learning the way and coming to terms with her decision to give up "civilian life", she deems herself quite the ballerina and displays her talents through much of the show.

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned. Mankato Playhouse will provide a pianist at auditions to accompany you.

Do not use a song from the show.

Do not sing to taped music or sing a cappella.

Audition Information

Who Can Audition

Unless posted prior to auditions, anyone can audition. It is suggested that you review the show information and character descriptions prior to deciding to audition.

Where Are Auditions

All auditions are held at:

Mankato Playhouse

12 Civic Center Plaza STE 1700

Mankato MN 56001

in the Mankato Place Mall

How to Audition

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned. A pianist will be provided to accompany you.

Do not use a song from the show.
Do not sing to taped music or sing a cappella.

Please do not sing an entire song. We only want to get an idea of how well you can carry a tune and follow accompaniment. Sixteen to 32 measures is all that is needed. If you are "called back", we will ask you to sing some more.

Bring comfortable shoes in case you are asked to dance. We do not expect you to be an expert dancer unless you are auditioning for dancing role.

Please be prepared to list any and all conflicts you have for rehearsals. All rehearsal conflicts must be disclosed at the time of auditions. Conflicts are NOT allowed during Tech Week or for any of the performances.

Will you accept ensemble?

Your audition form will have the question, "Will you accept ensemble? Yes or No". Please do not mark "yes" unless you truly intend to accept an ensemble role in the production. You will have a much better chance of getting cast if you are willing to accept any role or ensemble part offered to you as opposed to only wanting particular roles. The fewer roles you indicate you will accept, the fewer options the director has for casting you.

Callbacks

Some actors auditioning will be asked to return for a "callback," that is, a second look. The called back actors may be asked to sing from the show and to do more extensive readings than in the "regular" audition phase .

Cast Lists

Please remember that an actor may still be cast even if not called back, and an actor may be called back but still not cast depending on what was marked on the audition form. The director may choose to call the actors and offer roles, however, the cast list will be posted on the website by end of day on the Friday following auditions, unless there is a need for additional auditions.