Audition Notice for SDMT’s Pre-Professional Production of… URINETOWN
YOU MUST BE 14-20 YEARS OLD TO AUDITION. Actors cast in our pre-professional productions will work with a variety of Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors and Technical Crew who regularly work our Main stage productions to explore everything it takes to bring Broadway to San Diego!
BOOK BY: Greg Kotis
MUSIC BY: Mark Hollmann
LYRICS BY: Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis
CREATIVE TEAM
CO-DIRECTORS: Xavier J. Bush and Van Angelo
CHOREOGRAPHER: Xavier J. Bush
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Van Angelo
AUDITION INFORMATION
San Diego Musical Theatre is committed to being an anti-racist organization. SDMT is further committed to providing a work environment that is free of sexual harassment. Unlawful and unacceptable harassment based on race, color, gender, gender expression or identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status is not tolerated.
SEEKING: A diverse cast of NON-UNION singers, dancers and actors of all ethnicities and gender identities ages 14-20 years old. Also seeking understudies and swings.
CONFLICTS: Please look at the rehearsal/production calendar HERE. You may only have a few conflicts between June 20 – July 8 to be considered, but it is always better to have no conflicts at all. If you have any conflicts beyond July 8 or any performance date, please do not sign up to audition. Thank you for understanding!
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Audition Appointments – Sunday, March 26 from 5-9pm
Please sign up on Casting Manager for an appointment time. If you are out of town (but have housing in San Diego) and unable to attend the audition and or callback in person, please sign up on Casting Manager as a video submission and submit your vocal audition by the morning of Friday, March 24.
Callback – Sunday, April 2 starting at 5pm
Should you be invited back to the callback, callback sides will be on our website at www.sdmt.org, or on Casting Manager at least one week prior to the callback. Click HERE for the Callback and Side Information
To schedule an appointment, use the following link and create a free profile: CASTING MANAGER
PREPARATION
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS: Plan on arriving 10 minutes before your appointment time to check-in. Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show that shows off vocals and comic timing. Bring one headshot/resume. An accompanist will be provided so bring sheet music in the correct key.
AUDITION LOCATION
SDMT STUDIO: 4650 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
FIRST REHEARSAL: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Click HERE to see Rehearsal Schedule
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
All performances at the SDMT STAGE in Kearny Mesa.
SHOW RUN: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 30, 2023 (With possible extension to Sunday, Aug 6, 2023)
SHOW SCHEDULE: Click HERE to see Performance Schedule
PRODUCTION FEE
$400 (Due by the first day of rehearsal and includes a video of the production)
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are interested in applying for a financial scholarship, please contact Erin Lewis at erin@sdmt.org for an application.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Click HERE for the Callback and Side Information
Bobby Strong – Tenor. The rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the filthiest urinal in town. A buddy, not a bully. A little simple, and unassuming, as he takes things literally. Our story’s protagonist who rallies The Poor and falls hopelessly in love with Hope Cladwell along the way.
Caldwell B. Cladwell – Baritenor. The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. “The Man.” Loves himself the most and believes that nothing matters more than money. Seedy and slimy CEO money grubber, who gleefully exploits the poor.
Hope Cladwell – Soprano. Cladwell’s daughter, torn between her father and her new love for Bobby. Also simple and unassuming, that’s why she’s Bobby’s perfect match. She begins as an innocent, naive angel but becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father’s evil.
Penelope Pennywise – Soprano with a STRONG mix. The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest urinal in town. Pennywise is a figure of authority and lives to maintain order at the public bathrooms. She is Cladwell’s one-time lover and mother to Hope who eventually softens her temper.
Little Sally – Soprano/Mezzo. A precocious, thoroughly irreverent and very intelligent street urchin; the co-narrator who always outsmarts Lockstock, and constantly questions the play’s logic.
Officer Lockstock – Bass-Baritone. The tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story, he is a corrupt policeman who secretly kills off the guilty offenders. Works closely to Cladwell and is also seedy and grimy. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways.
Mr. McQueen – Baritone. Cladwell’s unyielding loyal sycophantic lackey. He’d sacrifice himself if asked. A servile assistant. Flamboyant and always trying to stay in Cladwell’s good graces.
Officer Barrel – Baritone. Lockstock’s partner. He harbors a surprising secret.
Senator Fipp – A greedy politician in Cladwell’s pocket. A bumbling coward.
Supporting Players: A strong featured ensemble to play multiple parts
Track 1 – Joseph “Old Man” Strong – Bobby’s rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee, and Lockstock sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution – Hot Blades Harry – One of the Poor, he is a psychopathic and can become a violent loose cannon.
Track 2 – Little Becky Two-Shoes – One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. A pregnant woman. Harry’s “Mate” – Mrs. Millennium – Office worker who aspires to be Cladwell’s Head Secretary.
Track 3 – Dr. Billeaux – Head of Research and Development at UGC. – Tiny Tom – One of the poor, not the brightest.
Track 4 – Soupy Sue – One of the Poor, she is excitable and easily panicked. – Cladwell’s Secretary
Track 5 – Josephine “Ma” Strong – Bobby’s mother, a strong-willed old woman who is able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. Loves her son and believes in him. – Old Woman
Track 6 – Robby the Stockfish – A poor rebel.
Track 7 – Billy Boy Bill – A poor rebel. – UGC Executive 1
Track 8 – Ensemble – UGC Executive 2
Track 9 – Ensemble
Swing 1 – Covers tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 9
Swing 2 – Covers tracks 1, 3, 6, 7
