Auditions

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Hogue

Produced by TheatreLab Dayton

Directed by Becki Norgaard

Musical Direction by Brennan Paulin

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TheatreLab Dayton is seeking performers over the age of 18 of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities for our upcoming production of Stranger Sings! 

 

About the Show

Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983… when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series - and all its campy 1980s glory.

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This is a NON-AEA production. Performers will be contracted and receive a stipend.

 

AUDITION DETAILS

In-Person Auditions:

• August 25 & 30

Callbacks:

• August 30

Rehearsals & Performance Schedule:

• Rehearsal Start Date - September 21

• Tech - October 26-28

• Performances - October 29 - November 1

Location:

•  TheatreLab Dayton

• 116 N Jefferson St, Dayton

Video Submissions:

•  Accepted through 11:59 PM on August 29

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please prepare:
   •     16–32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song (about 1 minute)
   •     Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided
   •     Be prepared for movement/dance at callbacks

 

 

ROLES AVAILABLE

Character Breakdown (Some roles not already marked will be doubled)

All actors must be over the age of 18

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ELEVEN / NANCY — A mysterious girl with extraordinary powers / smart, determined, and ambitious. Strong singer/actor with excellent comedic instincts.

MIKE — The earnest, loyal leader of the friend group. Romantic, awkward, and completely convinced he’s the hero of this story.

DUSTIN — Lovable, enthusiastic, clever, and always ready with a joke. A major comedic role with strong musical and character work.

LUCAS — Confident, skeptical, competitive, and fiercely loyal. The grounded voice of the group.

JOYCE / WILL — Fiercely protective, frantic, emotional mother / sensitive, imaginative son perpetually caught up in supernatural chaos. Strong actor with emotional range and comedic instincts.

HOPPER — The gruff, perpetually frustrated police chief. Big personality, big comedy, and big dad energy.

STEVE / JONATHAN — The former popular kid turned unlikely hero / quiet, artistic, sensitive photographer. A versatile performer with strong comedic and character work.

BARB — Nancy’s best friend. Sweet, smart, and tragically underappreciated. A featured comedic role.

ERICA — Lucas’s younger sister. Sharp, confident, brutally honest, and one of the funniest characters in the show.

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Please send videos to: auditions@theatrelabdayton.org

SIGN UP HERE for in-person auditions

 

We can't wait to see what you've prepared!