Winter Wonderettes
by Roxie Theatre Company
Sep. 20 - Oct. 28 (2017)
When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the party. Directors states: "This musical features great four-part harmony 60s versions of classics such as 'Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town' and 'Jingle Bell Rock.' This is an energetic and glittering show with roles for four fantastic women."
AUDITION CALL:
The Marvelous 'Winter Wonderettes'
Company
Roxie Theatre Company
Jonathan Pennington, Prod.-Dir.;
Choreographer
Now accepting Private Audition requests at:
auditions@roxietheatrecompany.info
Production Description
Casting "Winter Wonderettes," a musical that takes place at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party.
Roles
Suzi (Lead): Female, 18-35
happy-go-lucky, a little giddy, a little silly, and a little pregnant; always willing to go along with anyone and anything, and she seems to giggle at just about anything; finds great pleasure in everything she does; the sillier it is, the more fun she finds it; her pregnancy has brought out her attention deficit disorder and she reverts to her childhood on the drop of a dime; is married to Ritchie, her high school sweetheart, who is running the lights for the performance; her honey-blond hair is reminiscent of early Marlo Thomas (think ”That Girl”); her best friend is Missy; mezzo/alto with big belt; range: C#3–E5.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Cindy Lou (Lead): Female, 18-35
the "bad girl" of the group, now reformed (to a point); sexy with a dry and sassy wit; has a miles-high jet-black beehive; a cross between The Ronettes and an early Priscilla Presley; has a tattoo on her left upper arm that reads “Billy Ray” for her boyfriend who passed away a few years back (from “The Marvelous Wonderettes”); until that time, it seemed that things always went her way, which made Betty Jean crazy; has an incredible soft side and inner depth, revealed in her Act Two monologue and ballad; mezzo soprano with belt; sings lead vocal line on most group songs; range: A3–E5.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Missy (Lead): Female, 18-35
the overachiever of the group; has now blossomed into a full-fledged adult overachiever; an elementary school teacher with cat-eye glasses; has recently returned from her honeymoon with her new husband Bill, an audience member; controls the evening’s events, even when Betty Jean is in charge; the one to cover for mistakes and is always ready to jump in and save the day; has an inner-sexiness (even slightly kinky) that comes out every once in a while, much to her surprise and embarrassment; has been best friends with Suzy since elementary school; soprano with belt; range: F#3–A5.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Betty Jean (Lead): Female, 18-35
the self-anointed clown of the group, always vying for attention from her best friend Cindy Lou; loves that she is finally in charge of the group, if only for this one performance; has worked at Harper’s Hardware since high school and is now in corporate sales, a fact she is very proud of; after a few tumultuous years, she married her high school boyfriend Johnny, who also used to work at Harper’s Hardware; has recently separated from Johnny for good; has a strength that belies her goofiness, a strength that gives her empathy; she has no "poor me" in her attitude, which off in her Act One closing song; her hair is red/auburn; strong alto with big belt; range: D3–Eb5.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Nov. 9th (weeknights Sun.-Thurs.; some day rehearsals on Sat.); performs Dec. 1-31 (11 performances;
Dec. 1 (Fri) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 2 (Sat) - 4:00 pm
Dec. 8 (Fri) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 9 (Sat) - 4:00 pm
Dec. 14 (Thurs) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 16 (Sat) - 4:00 pm
Dec. 17 (Sun) - 4:00 pm
Dec. 22 (Fri) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 28 (Thurs) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 29 (Fri) - 8:00 pm
Dec. 31 (Sun) - 8:00 pm (Note: late Sunday show)
at the Roxie Theatre: Performance House, 3460 Callaghan Rd., Suite #333
Compensation Details
Will be discussed upon casting.
Key Details
Seeking talent from:
San Antonio, TX and
Surrounding Areas
