Allentown, PA— Auditions will be held for Munopco's Fall 2019 production of "Mamma Mia!" on July 28th from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with additional auditions by appointment and callbacks on July 30th.
Auditions will be held at the Lehigh County Senior Citizens Center, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.
All roles are open. All are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. NO ACAPELLA.
There will be a dance audition, please dress accordingly.
Rehearsals will begin mid-August.
Performances are October 12-20th.
Please bring a list of all conflicts from August through October.
CHARACTER LIST:
DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A 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.
SOPHIE (18-23) 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. Pop soprano.
TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.
ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) 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.
LISA (18-23) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky.
ALI (18-23) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie.
SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone.
HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor.
BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man.
SKY (20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie.
PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor.
EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor.
Also seeking a large ensemble of singers/dancers.
About Munopco
Founded in 1927, MunOpCo Music Theatre has the distinction of being the oldest community theater in Allentown. MunOpCo was formed to foster educational recreation through performance; to bring together the amateur talent of the area for the development and advancement of literary, artistic, musical and dramatic production; to propagate by every proper means among the public an understanding of the values of theatre and its contribution to the cultural, ethical and moral life in the schools and community; and to encourage and support the highest standards of quality in all areas of theatrical activity.
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