August 13 & 14
Ages 13 years and older
Due to the uncertain climate surrounding the health and wellness of our community, we are operating on a day-to-day basis and all dates may be subject to change pending any government requirements based on COVID-19 safety measures. Currently, masks are greatly encouraged during the rehearsal process and backstage during performances. If there is a rise in COVID-19 cases, whether within the local community or company of this production, masks may be then required for all performers for the remainder of the rehearsal process and/or backstage during performances.
Welcome to Auditions Handout and Information
VIRTUAL AUDITION
See Audition Information for more details.
Virtual Audition Form (must be received by August 13th at 2:00 p.m.)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
August 13th and 14th at 2 p.m.
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the in-person application and bring it completed to the audition.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory. 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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Note: Regardless of age, performers interested in “teen” roles must be visually able to portray teenagers.
DANNY ZUKO: Male Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.
SANDY DUMBROWSKI: Female Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Soprano)
New girl in town; Danny’s love interest; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
BETTY RIZZO: Female Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
FRENCHY: Female Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
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 Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
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 Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys.
DOODY: Male Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
The youngest of the guys; small, boyish, and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. He also plays the guitar.
KENICKIE: Male Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
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 Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Baritone)
A member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian looking American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer
ROGER: Male Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
The “anything-for-a-laugh” stocky type; 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 Identifying Adult, (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 Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
A blind date; “The best dancer at St. Bernadette's”; loudmouthed and homely. She wins the dancing competition with Danny.
EUGENE FLORCZYK: Male Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
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 Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Tenor)
All-American, “greaser” student at Rydell High who thinks of himself as a real rock ‘n’ roll idol, whose real name is Clarence.
MISS LYNCH: Female Identifying Adult; Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible)
A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher.
PATTY SIMCOX: Female Identifying, High School Teen (Range: Alto)
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 Identifying, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor)
Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. A good -looking falsetto-voiced, singer who would have caused girls to scream and riot in 1958.
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.
The Playhouse is currently seeking a small ensemble of adult performers to serve as chaperones/teachers at Rydell High, backstage scenic set movers, and dressers/quick changers.