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“Hadestown” Auditions May 18th and 19th @6:30PM : Link to online audition form is below.

Link to Audition Form:   https://forms.gle/iyh3De41hf5XJzhw8

If you are interested in applying for a technical crew head position, use this link:

https://forms.gle/Eper4Eov4KuKQDHj8

     

                           AUDITIONS

for the Deegan Children’s Theatre production 

                         Hadestown

 will be held Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @6:30PM

Doors open at 6PM

Call Backs will be Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 @ 6PM

 

Production Team at auditions:

Shaley Cullen…………………. Director

Corgan Petersen…………. Music Director

Jennifer Hansel………………Choreographer

 

About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)

When are auditions?  Where do I go?

Auditions are May 18 and May 19, 2026 at the SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer.  Doors open at 6pm.

 

Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?

Roles are available for teens ages 14 to 19. The character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement. 

 

What do I need to bring with me?  Should I prepare anything in advance?

Please be prepared to relay any potential conflicts There will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.   

Please be prepared to act, sing and dance.

For the acting audition:  Because the story of Hadestown is conveyed almost entirely through song, vocal and acting auditions will be combined.  That is, there will be no sides to read, but instead auditionees will be asked to both act and sing.  Information about the audition scenes will be provided at the audition.

For the singing audition:  Prepare to sing a one-minute selection in the jazz/blues genre or a song from Hadestown. Show accompaniment will be available or bring your accompaniment on your phone. We will have a Bluetooth speaker available. Those preferring a non-solo role will audition in small groups.

For the movement/dance audition:  A short piece of choreography will be taught prior to the audition and small groups will perform for the directors.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes to allow optional movement.

For the Callbacks on Wednesday, May 20 @6pm:   Selections from the show will be used for callbacks.

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You’re welcome to read the script beforehand. Scripts are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Our regular business hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5.

 

Closed Auditions:

Auditions for Hadestown are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/ Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space. 

 

About the Show

What’s this show all about?

Hadestown is a folk-jazz musical that reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, setting it in a post-apocalyptic world, inspired by the French Quarter of New Orleans. It follows young dreamer Orpheus as he journeys to the industrial underworld to rescue his lover, Eurydice, who sold her soul to Hades for security, while also exploring the broken relationship between Hades and Persephone.

 When are Rehearsals?

Rehearsals are Sunday through Thursday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.  Rehearsals may run late during tech week.  Depending on your role, you may not be called to every rehearsal. 

When are performances?

Performances are: July 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30pm and July 12 @ 2pm.

Where are performances?

Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.

 

Any questions?

No problem!  Feel free to contact SCT at 712-262-7336.

 

Roles Available

Cast Size: Medium/Large (15 to 40 performers)

Dance Requirements: Standard

We are seeking actors with unique, vibrant singing skills, particularly adept with jazz/rock/gospel styles. Reminder: All actors cast must be between the ages of 14-19 on opening night.

ORPHEUS: High Tenor with falsetto up to G#5. (A2 – F5).

Orpheus is an optimist, an idealist, a counter-culturalist. Orpheus should feel unique and have the sensitive soul of an artist. Plays guitar.

HADES: Bass. G1 – Eb4

Lord of the Dead. Powerful, immortal and deeply in love with Persephone. Strong authoritative presence. Tyrannical and a bit menacing.

PERSEPHONE: Alto/Mezzo. (E3 – C5).

Goddess, playful, mercurial and fun. Persephone is not too feminine and lets her sharp edges show. She is the seasons and is cut from the same cloth as Orpheus. She must have a wryness and intelligence that she uses sharply for both entertainment and as a defense mechanism.

HERMES: Tenor/baritone. (D3 – B4)

Hermes is the narrator/guide/emcee of the story. Charismatic, often mysterious, with a trickster-ish quality.

EURYDICE: Alto/Soprano. (E3 – E5).

A practical leading heroine with an extremely vulnerable underbelly, a haunted bird. She takes the leap to the underworld as a step towards something reliable. There is both toughness and delicacy in her being and her singing; she uses a belt for some songs, real subtlety for others.

FATE 1: (F#3 – E5)

FATE 2: (G3 – E5)

FATE 3: (F3 – C5)

Powerful and dark. Operate as one of the “voices in the heads” of the other characters. Fates should be skilled with harmonies.

WORKER 1: (F#3 – E5)

WORKER 2: (E3 – C#5)

WORKER 3: (B2 – B4)

WORKER 4: (G2 – G4)

WORKER 5: (C2 – G4)

The workers’ ensemble populates the world above and below ground, representing the spirit of both labor and community.  We are planning to cast more than 5 workers to be in the ensemble

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DCT Summer Musical Theatre Camp June 14-19: Registration Open Now

Register for Musical Theatre Summer Camp @ Spencer Community Theatre!  There are two sessions:  Monday thorugh Thursday: 9am to 11:30am for students going into 3rd through 5th grade and 1pm to 3:30pm for students going into 6th through 8th grade. Our campers will be learning songs and movement and they will perform for friends and family on Friday at 5:30pm.   In addition, there will be theatre games and improvization classes.  The program will be lead by Jennifer Hansel, a longtime SCT director, choreographer and performer.   The registration fee includes a t-shirt, snacks, and admission to the theatre for the performance for the whole family!  We are limiting each session to 20 children.   Scholarships are available for those in financial need. For addtional information call us at 712-262-7336.  

https://our.show/sctcamp2026

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Auditions for “The Daughters of Donk McDougal” Monday March 23 and March 24 @6:30PM

An SCT Spare Change Theatre Production of an original comedy by Mark Joenks!

Auditions: Monday and Tuesday March 23 and 24 @ 6:30 (enter thru South Doors).

Any question or want to pick up a script?

Call 712-262-7336.

No need to do pre-register…just come on in!

Character List: 6 parts available

Donk (40s) The father and head of the McDougal household. Strong willed and schooled in the backwoods, he cannot escape mistakes of the past.
Annette (18) Stubborn like her father with a survivalist mentality and idealist when it comes to
backwoods family values.
Beatrice (18) If it isn’t about boys, she ain’t interested. Conniving and willing to bend morality to suit her purpose, she is a social survivalist.
Claudine (14) The little sister with a fascination with the supernatural. She will always be Daddy’s little girl.
Zora Yeager (40s) The strange visitor with a secret.
Franc Walden (21) The new and idealistic game warden out to protect nature at all costs.

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“Nunsense” Cast Announced

From the Director:
Thank you to everyone who took the time to audition for “Nunsense”.  I appreciate you sharing your time and talent.
Casting a show is always difficult and this one was more challenging since there are only 5 roles.
The final decisions were based on the role that was requested and availability.
If you were not cast, but would like to be a part of the show in another capacity, please contact SCT.
sincerely,
TJ
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“Nunsense” Auditions Monday March 9 and Tuesday March 10 @6:30pm

                Audition Announcement

                           

      

                       “Nunsense”

will be held Monday March 9th and Tuesday March 10th   If callbacks are needed they will be Wednesday March 11th

Auditions will be held at 6:30pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to auditions

  Link to fill out the audition form is below

                                               https://forms.gle/P3vssmRZetTTcdk19

  

All About Auditions

 

Where do I go?

 

Auditions are held at the SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer.

Doors open at 6:00pm

 

Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?

Roles are available for 5 women. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement.  

What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?

 

  1. Be prepared to sing a song of your choice or “Happy Birthday” so that the musical director will establish your range.
  2. You will be taught a song from the show and then sing it.
  3. You will be asked to read a selection from the script.
  4. The script is available for check-out.

 Please click on the link to get the details and complete the audition form on line.  Thank you.

Please be aware of any potential conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.

 

 

Closed Auditions:

 

Auditions for closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/ Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.

What’s this show all about?

Nunsense is a popular musical comedy by Dan Goggin about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who stage a variety show to raise money to bury 52 of their sisters accidentally poisoned by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Originating from a line of greeting cards, the show became an off-Broadway hit in 1985, winning four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and has since spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, becoming a global phenomenon. 

 

 

When are rehearsals?

 

 

Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later during tech week and the while the show is running. Rehearsals March 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm and run until the show opens on February 27th. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role

When are performances/strike/set construction?

Performances are April 24, 25, 26, and 30th; May 1 and 2. Curtain time is 7:30pm, except for Sunday April 26 @ 2pm. Set Construction will be every Saturday from 10 am to 5pm.

Mandatory set strike is Sunday May 3 @ 1pm. There will be a company dinner to follow.

Where are performances?

 

Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.

What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning or being a part of the backstage crew?

Please contact SCT at 712-262-7336 or [email protected].

Character Descriptions

Sister Mary Regina: Mother Superior. In charge of the convent. Older than the other nuns. Outrageous, quick-witted, full of energy. Used to be a tightrope walker along with her whole family, misses the spotlight, and cannot resist it.

Vocal Range:  Mezzo/Alto, (F3-D5)

Sister Mary Hubert: Second in command to Sister Mary Regina, and constantly competing with her. Serves as a mentor to the younger nuns, but loves to let loose and “kick off her heels” with the slightest encouragement. Joined the convent with full intent of working her way up to mother superior.

Vocal Range:  Alto (belter) with gospel flair (F3-C5)

Sister Mary Amnesia: Has amnesia, cannot remember her name or where she is from because a crucifix fell on her head. Very optimistic, yet shy at first. Attacks every moment of every day with childlike enthusiasm. Could be classified as “ditsy.” Has a puppet alter ego named Sister Mary Anette (Ventriloquism optional.)  

Vocal Range: High Soprano with Broadway and Country influence. (G3-D6)

Sister Robert Anne: Street smart and tough. She knows a lot more about the world than the other nuns. Cast as the “understudy” in the nuns’ production. Desperate for her moment in the spotlight as well. Brooklyn accent optional. 

Vocal Range:  Mezzo/Alto (Belter), (F3-F5)

Sister Mary Leo: Novice nun, still learning the ropes and coming to terms with giving up her “civilian” life. She is a ballerina (Will go on pointe. Ballet experience is preferred.) Intent on being the world’s first nun-ballerina. Easily swayed to join in on mischief. 

Vocal Range: Soprano (A3- G5) 

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