WHEN:
Live On-site Auditions at The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
Sunday, March 14 at 6:30 pm
Monday, March 15 at 7pm
(Must be 13 years or older to audition for this production)
Virtual auditions will also be accepted and must be received by Sunday, March 14 at 12 noon
WHERE:
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
300 Brevard Avenue • Cocoa • FL 32922
Welcome to Audition Information
VIRTUAL AUDITION PREPARATION:
If you are opting to audition with us virtually this season, please follow the instructions below.
- No Experience Necessary, we will train you!
- Record a video of your audition song and upload it to YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive or another video hosting site that is easy to access and view publicly.
- Make sure that your video audition is 16 bars of music or no longer than 1 minute in length. Reminder to make sure that your video is set to public viewing.
- It is important that we hear your vocals in your video, so please make sure that you are singing with live accompaniment or pre-recorded background music only and not singing along with another pre-recorded vocalist.
- Please, NO a capella (singing without instrumental accompaniment) auditions for this production. We need to hear how you are on pitch with accompanied music.
- Send an active link to view your video to CVPauditions@gmail.com with “Attn: Mamma Mia Audition” as the headline.
- CLICK HERE to fill out and submit an online Audition Application (Must be submitted by March 14 at 12noon)
- You will be contacted via email when we receive your video and information and are able to view your audition with any further instructions, if required.
- Virtual auditions for MAMMA MIA! must be received by Sunday, March 14 at 12 noon.
- If you are called back for a principal role, you will be asked to join us in person at the Playhouse for callbacks (Note: Callback auditions are closed to the public)
AUDITION PREPARATION FOR LIVE ON-SITE AUDITIONS:
- No Experience Necessary, we will train you!
- On-site audition dates for MAMMA MIA are March 14 at 6:30pm and March 15 at 7pm
- You will be required to wear a face mask and have your temperature checked to enter the theatre.
- Please keep a socially safe distance while in the theatre waiting to audition.
- Please limit vocal auditions to a maximum of 1 minute or 16 bars of music. Sheet music Is preferred (We provide a pianist). CD, Flash Drive or MP3 accompaniment must not contain pre-recorded vocals and must stop at 1 minute. No smart phones or iPods/tablets, please.
- Flash drives with MP3 files are accepted at auditions as well.
- If you do not have a prepared song, you will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the piano accompaniment (a pianist will be provided)
- No a capella (singing without instrumental accompaniment) vocals, please.
- You will also be given stage movement and/or dance to follow, Please dress comfortably with correct shoes to move.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
MAMMA MIA! • April 23 - May 9
Through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Music and Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
Book by Catherine Johnson
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
A large, energetic cast of diverse performers of all ages, genders and ethnicities is needed!
Casting Breakdown
Sophie Sheridan (Born and raised on the island)
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: F#3
Donna Sheridan (Sophie's mother)\
Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
Sam Carmichael (Might be Sophie's father)
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: D3
Bill Austin (Might be Sophie's father)
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F#4 | Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Harry Bright (Might be Sophie's father)
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F#4 | Vocal range bottom: C#3
Sky (Sophie's fiancé)
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Tanya (Former Dynamo)
Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
Rosie (Former Dynamo)
Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
Lisa (Sophie's friend)
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: Db5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
Ali (Sophie's friend)
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
Pepper (Barman at Taverna)
Gender: Male | Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: A4
Eddie (Helps Sky with Water-Sports)
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 30
Chorus
Consists of the Islanders, who work at Donna's, Wedding-Guests.
What to expect if you are cast in Mamma Mia:
If cast, rehearsals with the full company will begin as soon as casting is completed. Please inform the audition team if you have any conflicts with the week of March 22nd. You will be given a schedule at the first rehearsal. We try to dismiss by 10 PM. There may be three times before we begin technical rehearsals that you may be asked to stay until 10:30 PM. During the final week of technical rehearsals, we plan on rehearsing until 11 PM or later. Our technical rehearsals will begin with our design night on Monday, April 12th however, we still dismiss at 10 PM on weeknights until Monday, April 19th. We also rehearse on Saturdays during the day and will have limited rehearsals on Sunday afternoons. Your rehearsal schedule is driven by your placement in the show and the Playhouse’s performance schedule.
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR MAMMA MIA!:
Friday, April 23 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 24 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 25 at 2 pm
Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 30 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 1 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 2 at 2 pm
Friday, May 7 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 8 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 9 at 2 pm
ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL HOLDOVERS/ WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE SCHEDULED:
Sunday, May 2 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 6 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 9 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 pm
Friday, May 14 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 15 at 2pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 16 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm