Auditions-Grease
AUDITIONS
for the Deegan Children’s Theatre/Spencer Community Theatre Teen Production of
Grease
will be held Monday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are May 24th & May 25th at 7 PM at the SCT Playhouse: 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 times; one or the other will suffice. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, please do not attend if you are feeling ill and please continue to practice safe, practical social distancing guidelines and hygiene practices.
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for teens ages 14-19. A limited number of adults may be cast-please contact SCT for more details. 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 be prepared to sing, dance, and act! We’ll have a song for everyone to sing, teach a short piece of choreography, and read from the script. There are four (4) suggested audition songs to choose from, two (2) traditionally performed by women and two (2) traditionally performed by men. You can find the original songs and karaoke backing tracks for the songs here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LIjVWjpaoC9yXDDNPLMv8?si=RTh_Jx8pTmKFm_cw9PdN7g
Sheet music will be available for these songs at auditions, or may be purchased prior to auditions. Please Click Here for links to purchase sheet music and the cuts for each song. Please understand you ARE NOT REQUIRED to purchase sheet music or prepare any of these songs prior to auditions, and choosing not to prepare a song will not hinder your chances of being cast in the show.
You are welcome to read the script beforehand-they 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. Please be aware of any potential scheduling conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions
Auditions for Grease 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 is Grease?)
What’s this show all about?
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. Grease does contain adult themes.
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, June 1st and run until the show opens on July 8th. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! Rehears may look a little different from time to time due to SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: July 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 PM, July 11 at 2:00 PM.
Where are performances?
Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E., Spencer.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Artistic Director Liz McNea at 712-262-7336 or liz@sctplayhouse.org. Grease will be directed by Lynn Morris-Turner, with Music Direction from Hannah V. Boyens.
Roles Available
Cast Size: Medium (8f, 9m + ensemble)
Dance Requirements: Moderate
Characters
DANNY ZUKO: Male, High School Teen (Range: tenor, D4–B5)
The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.
SANDY DUMBROWSKI: Female, High School Teen (Range: Soprano, A3–F#5)
New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
BETTY RIZZO: Female, High School Teen (Range: Alto A3–C5)
Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
FRENCHY: Female, High School Teen (Range: Alto, A3–D5)
A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, she is heavily made up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician.
MARTY: Female, High School Teen (Range Alto, C4–C5)
The ‘beauty’ of the Pink Ladies; pretty and looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated.
JAN: Female, High School Teen (Range: Alto, A3-C5)
Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys.
DOODY: Male, High School Teen (Range: Tenor, D4-A5)
The youngest of the guys; small, boyish, and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. He also plays the guitar.
KENICKIE: Male, High School Teen (Range: Tenor, C4–F5)
The second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor.
SONNY LATIERRI: Male, High School Teen (Range: baritone, G3–A5)
A member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian-American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he’s a real lady-killer
ROGER: Male, High School Teen (Range: Tenor, D4-A5)
The anything-for-a-laugh stocky type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas.
VINCE FONTAINE: Male, High School Teen (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible)
A typical ‘teen audience’ disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking. He is also a veteran ‘Greaser.’
CHA-CHA, aka CHARLENE, DIGREGORIO: Female, High School Teen (Range: Alto, C4–C5)
The best dancer at St. Bernadette’s; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny.
EUGENE FLORCZYK: Male, High School Teen (Range: Tenor, A3–E5)
The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He’s a typical ‘apple-polisher’ – both smug and pompous, but gullible.
JOHNNY CASINO: Male, High School Teen (Range: Tenor, G4-E5)
All-American, rock-star “greaser” student at Rydell High, whose real name is Clarence.
MISS LYNCH: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible)
A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher.
PATTY SIMCOX: Female, High School Teen (Range: Alto, D4-A4)
A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She’s a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton.
TEEN ANGEL: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, E4–F5)
Frenchy’s suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school.
THE PINK LADIES: Ensemble (SATB)
The club-jacketed, gum-chewing, hip-swinging girls’ gang who hang around with the Burger Palace Boys.
THE BURGER PALACE BOYS: Ensemble (SATB)
A super-cool, DA-haired, hard-looking group of high school wheeler-dealers… or so they think.
Radio Voice: Male, Age Flexible (Rage: Tenor, A3–C5) A Radio Voice
Ensemble Characters
Radio Singing Voice (female)
Announcer
Drive-In movie voices: girl, hero, scientist and Sheila
Groups
Burger Palace Boys/TBirds/Greasers (same group, referred to 3 ways)
Pink Ladies
Cheerleaders
Teen Angel Choir
Johnny Casino’s “Gamblers” group