AUDITIONS for the DCT/SCT production of
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
About Auditions
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are May 28th and May 29th, 2024 at the Spencer Community Theatre located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time.
Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition dates; one or the other will
suffice.
If you are unable to attend either time due to conflicts, please contact SCT to make
special arrangements.
Auditions: Doors open at 6pm; auditions start at 6:30 pm.
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for teens age 14-19. 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?
Please come prepared with a Pop/ Rock song sample (90 seconds or less) to sing.
We will also have an optional song available for you to learn and perform if you
prefer.
Come prepared to read selections from the play. See information on checking
out a script below.
Our choreographer will teach a short dance routine, so bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
You are welcome to read the script before auditions. Scripts are available for checkout
at the SCT Business Offices. If you would like to check a
script out, please call 712-262-7336 or just stop by the theatre. Our hours are 11 am to
5 pm Tuesday through Thursday.
Please be aware of any potential schedule conflicts-there will be room on the audition
form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for The Lightning Thief are closed, meaning that only the individuals
auditioning and the Directing/Stage Management team of the production are allowed in
the audition space.
What’s this show all about?
The Lightning Thief Synopsis:
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he
can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters
on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime
suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war
between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch
the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle,
which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who
abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson
Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.
Production Information:
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Auditions: May 28th and May 29th , 2024
Cast to be Announced: May 31, 2024 at Noon
Read Through: June 2, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Performances: July 11, 12, 13 @ 7:30pm and July 14 @ 2pm.
Production team:
Lynn Morris-McEwan, Director
Patrick Mallory, Assistant to the Director
Corgan Petersen, Music Director
Shante Whalen, Choreographer
Shyan Harrod, Stage Manager
Amy Thompson, Assistant Stage Manager (backstage)
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later
for tech week. Rehearsals begin Sunday, June 2nd and run until the show opens. Not
every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on
the size of the role! A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the beginning of the
rehearsal process for your convenience.
When are performances?
Performances are: July 11th through July 14th , 2024. After the July 14th performance,
there is a mandatory set strike and an optional cast and crew dinner.
Where are performances?
Performances will take place at the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem… please contact SCT at 712-262-7336 or info@sctplayhouse.org
Roles Available
Individual Roles:
PERCY JACKSON – Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper
ANNABETH – Daughter of Athena, smarter than you
GROVER – A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves
MR. D, aka DIONYSUS – God of wine, snarky camp director
LUKE – Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor
GABE UGLIANO – Percy’s foul stepfather
ARES – God of war, rock star in leather pants
MINOTAUR – Half-man, half-bull
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
SALLY JACKSON – Percy’s hard-working mother
SILENA BEAUREGARD – Daughter of Aphrodite
THE ORACLE – a hippie mummy
ECHIDNA – Mother of monsters
CHARON – Ferryperson to the Underworld
MR. BRUNNER, aka CHIRON – Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher
POSEIDON – God of the sea, salty beach bum
HADES – God of the dead, aging rock star type
AUNTY EM, aka MEDUSA – Avid sculptor
KRONOS – A voice in a pit
KURT COBAIN
JANIS JOPLIN
CYCLOPS
CLARISSE – Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares
MRS. DODDS – A Fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher
KATIE GARDNER – Daughter of Demeter
THALIA – Daughter of Zeus, tough
BIANCA – A mysterious girl in 1930’s clothes
BUSDRIVER
FARMER
ARES
BLANCA (1930s)
ECHIDNA
KRONOS (Voice)
DJ CERBERUS
CHARON
NEWSCASTER
Groups
THE CLASS
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
ECHOS
STATUES
THE DEAD
CAMPERS
GHOULS