SHOW DATES MAY 30TH - JUN 15TH
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 6:00 PM
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTILL MARCH 16TH AT 7:00 PM! PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS TO PRODUCTION@PAPLAYHOUSE.ORG
DANCE AUDITIONS
MARCH 14TH
AUDITIONS WILL BE FROM 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
SINGING AND MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS
MARCH 16TH
AUDITIONS WILL BE FROM 3:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
DIRECTED BY
RACHEL LUTZ
SCREENPLAY BY
ARTHUR REED AND NACIO HERB BROWN
SONGS BY
BETTY COMDEN AND ADOLPH GREEN
Singin’ in the Rain is a joyful, toe-tapping musical set in the glamorous world of 1920s Hollywood, during the transition from silent films to "talkies." The story follows the dashing Don Lockwood, a silent film star, and his on-screen partner Lina Lamont, who has a less-than-perfect voice for the new era of sound films. As the studio scrambles to adapt, Don meets and falls for the charming Kathy Selden, a talented young actress who becomes the secret voice behind Lina's character. With iconic songs like "Good Morning," "Make ‘Em Laugh," and, of course, "Singin’ in the Rain," this musical is a delightful celebration of romance, comedy, and the golden age of Hollywood.
SYNOPSIS
CALLBACKS (IF NECESSARY) WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY MARCH 17TH
AUDITION INFORMATION
HOW TO AUDITION
To be considered for casting, all individuals must either audition in person or submit a filmed audition that includes all requested components: dance, vocal, and acting. If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may submit part of your audition digitally and complete the remaining components in person.
You must be over 16 to be cast in our production, with the exception of Young Don and Young Cosmo. Since members of the cast will be under 18, all cast-members will be required to have their clearances. This will be need to be presented to the stage manager and production crew.
AUDITION TIMES
Dance auditions will take place on Friday, March 14th. Singing and monologue auditions will take place Sunday, March 16th. Please use the below links to reserve you spot for auditions.
AUDITION FORM
Before coming in for your audition, please fill out the below audition form. If you do not have a printer, the form will be available at auditions. Please include a headshot if you have one.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances will be May 28th - June 15th. Performances will take place from Friday to Sunday during this time. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 6:00 PM.
TECH REHEARSAL
Tech rehearsal will take place from May 25th to May 29th. Please note that tech rehearsal is mandatory for all actors.
AUDITION PREPARATION
WHAT TO BRING WITH TO AUDITIONS
All actors should have their conflicts prepared to present at the time of auditions. Please bring a resume and headshot with you. For the dance portion, dress comfortably and wear shoes you can dance in. If you have tap shoes, please bring them. For the singing audition, bring sheet music marked with your prepared 16–32 bars. An accompanist will be provided.
DANCE AUDITIONS
Dance auditions will consist of a choreographed number. This audition will take place on Friday, March 14th. You can prep for the dance portion ahead of time with the below video link. Please remember to sign up for a time-slot above.
SINGING AND MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS
For the singing portion of day two, we ask that you prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of “Singin’ in the Rain” or from the show itself. For the Monologues we ask that they be a length of 1-1.5 minutes. Please remember to sign up for a time-slot above.
DIGITAL SUBMISSION
Auditions for Singin’ in the Rain will be held in person on Friday, March 14th and Sunday, March 16th. If you’re unable to attend one portion, you may submit a digital audition for that portion.
Full digital submissions are also accepted.
All digital materials must be submitted by Sunday, March 16th, at 7:00 PM.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email all questions regarding auditions to production@paplayhouse.org
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
KATHY SELDENᴬᴮ
An earnest, talented actress with whit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina's speaking and singing voice.
Female Presenting (20s-40s)
Vocal Range G3 - F5
DON LOCKWOODᴬᴮ
A suave Hollywood actor and dancer. Cosmo's best friend and Lina's regular co-star.
Male Presenting (20s-40s)
Vocal Range G2 - Ab4
COSMO BROWNᴬᴮ
A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don's best friend and former dance partner.
Male Presenting (20s-40s)
Vocal Range C3 - Ab4
MISS DINSMORE
Lina's vocal coach. She is the "mother hen" type with caring affection for the younger performers.
Female Presenting (45-55)
R. F. SIMPSON
A successful, magnanimous, film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical.
Male Presenting (50-65)
LINA LAMONTᴮ
A slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don's regular co-star.
Female Presenting (20s-40s)
Vocal Range C4 - Eb5
PRODUCTION SINGER
The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures' first movie musical.
Male Presenting (25-40)
Vocal Range Db3 - Ab4
ROD
An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson.
Male Presenting (35-45)
ROSCOE DEXTER
A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don.
Male Presenting (30-50)
ZELDA ZANDERS
A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina's friend and informant.
Female Presenting (30-40)
ENSEMBLE ROLESᴬ
Young Don, Young Cosmo, Olga Mara, Mary Margaret, Dora Bailey, and more.
Young Don and Cosmo should be between the ages of 8 and 13.
ᴬᴮTHESE ROLES WILL BE DANCE HEAVY ROLES
ᴮTHESE ROLES WILL REQUIRE INTIMACY WITH OTHER CHARACTERS
PRODUCTION CREW
RACHEL LUTZ
DIRECTOR
JILLIAN McLUHAN
STAGE MANAGER
CORINNE PHILBIN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
JESSICA STURM
CHOREOGRAPHER
AMANDA HAAG
MUSIC DIRECTOR
OLIVIA HOWE
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
BRETT OLIVEIRA
SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER
TODD BURKEL
COSTUME DESIGNER
JAMES DENNIS
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
BRADEN DRAKE
HEAD OF VIDEOGRAPHY
ALESSANDRA FANELLI
INTAMACY CHOREOGRAPHER
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Become a part of the Playhouse. Here at Pennsylvania Playhouse, we rely on the community to do what we do. Each year we run six shows, three plays, and three musicals. We welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability.
INCLUSIÓN Y DIVERSIDAD
Conviértete en parte de Playhouse. Aquí en Pennsylvania Playhouse, confiamos en la comunidad para hacer lo que hacemos. Cada año presentamos seis espectáculos, tres obras de teatro y tres musicales. Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona independientemente de su raza, color, religión, género, identificación de género, edad, nivel socioeconómico, origen nacional, orientación sexual o capacidad.
