2024 Spring & SUMMER AUDITIONS
PLEASE EMAIL THERESE AT THERESE@UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG,
AND SHE WILL TRY TO GET YOU A SPOT***
Finding Nemo, Jr.
Auditions: February 4th; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
(Finding Nemo Jr. is designed for students in grades 3-8)
Callbacks: February 7th; 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $475
Should you be cast, Finding Nemo Jr. needs to be your Primary Focus for the spring, second only to school work. Should you not be able to devote this kind of attention, please consider our many Fall and Winter classes or Summer camps which all end in a performance.
Synopsis: Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
To register for a time slot click here use this link: Sign-up Genius
You must also fill out this audition form: Google Form Link
Please prepare the following:
- A 32-measure cut of a song that demonstrates your strongest vocal range and ability to interpret a song. Feel free to sing a song from the show or something you love from another show in a similar style to Finding Nemo.
- A one-minute, age-appropriate monologue that allows us to see who you are. Should you need help finding a monologue, email Therese at therese@uptownwestchester.org, and she will email you a few monologues to choose from. Make sure you share your grade and gender preference when requesting a monologue recommendation.
An accompanist will be provided at your audition.
Please bring:
- Your sheet music in a binder and in the key you wish to sing your song in.
- Your picture and resume stapled together. (Picture can be your headshot or a snapshot. Resume can be a theatrical resume or a piece of paper with a list of shows and training you have been involved in.)
- Be prepared to list ALL conflicts with our rehearsal and show schedule. Should your conflicts change during the course of rehearsal, let your stage manager know ASAP. Your new conflicts could result in losing your place in the show. (Conflicts should include your mandatory chorus and band rehearsals and concerts, which are listed on school calendars.)
Saturdays: March 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4; 10:30-1:00 pm
Sundays: March 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28; 1:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4:30-7:30 pm
Tech Rehearsals: May 6, 7, 8, 9; 4:30-8:00 pm
Shows: May 10 & 11 at 7:00 pm, May 11 & 12 at 2:00 pm
Finding Nemo, Jr. Roles
The vocal keys for all songs will be adjusted to suit the actor playing the roles.
Nemo is a curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference. Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. By making new friends, finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small.
Gender: Any
Vocal range: C4-D5
Marlin is an anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father, who, after the tragic death of his wife Coral, prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. Forced to travel across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid.
Gender: Male
Vocal range: C4-Eb5
Dory is an optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: B3-F5
Coral is a loving mother-to-be clownfish, married to Marlin, who will stop at nothing to protect her eggs. Will join the ensemble for the second half of the show.
Gender: Female
The Sea Chorus functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the play and becoming the characters that Marlin and Dory interact with on their journey to Sydney. They will also help with the transitions from the Ocean to the Aquarium Tank. Roles include: Angelfish, Damselfish, Barracuda, Moonfish 1-6, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Grouper, Lobsters (1 & 2), Octopuses (1 & 2), Electric Eels (1 & 2), & Seahorses (1 & 2).
Gender: Any
Nemo’s classmates. Roles include:
Pearl, a friendly flapjack octopus who is, quick to befriend Nemo.
Sheldon, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef.
Tad, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off.
Gender: Any
Roles include:
Sheldon’s Parent, Pearl’s Parent, and Tad’s Parent
Gender: Any
Professor Ray is a stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer.
Gender: Any
Scuba Mask Dancer is a performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage.
Gender: Any
Bruce is an intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. Despite Bruce’s best efforts to adopt a vegetarian diet, Bruce loses control and is sent into a frenzy, threatening to devour every fish in sight. Part of the Sharks.
Gender: Any
Chum & Anchor are two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Part of The Sharks.
Gender: Any
Fish Friends are forced to attend the sharks’ party but aren’t quite so convinced that their hosts will be satisfied with a kelp-only diet.
Gender: Any
Bubbles is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate.
Gender: Any
Bloat is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak.
Gender: Any
Gurgle is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank.
Gender: Any
Peach is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it.
Gender: Any
Gill is part of the “Tank Gang” that helps Nemo escape the Sydney Harbor Aquarium and return to the ocean. A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish.
Gender: Any
Nigel is a sharp-eyed pelican, Nigel is the Tank Gang’s feathered friend and only connection to the outside world. This bird is someone you can count on to know all the latest news on the happenings of Sydney Harbour.
Gender: Any
Seagulls are a pesky group of birds who persistently try to snatch an unlucky VACATIONER’s snack on the boardwalk.
Gender: Any
Righteously mellow creatures featured in “Go With the Flow.”
Roles include: Crush, Squirt, Kai, and Breeze.
Crush: a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Look for a strong singer who can confidently belt “Go With the Flow” to make it a truly radical jam.
Squirt: offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high-speed EAC.
Kai and Breeze: each have individual singing solos in “Go With the Flow”.
Gender: Any
If all audition time slots are full, please email Therese above and she will try to get you a spot.
Sister Act
Auditions: February 4th; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
(Sister Act is for students in grades 8-12)
Callbacks: February 8th; 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $475
Should you be cast, Sister Act needs to be your Primary Focus for the spring, second only to school work. Should you not be able to devote this kind of attention, please consider our many Fall and Winter classes or Summer camps which all end in a performance.
Synopsis: Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
To register for a time slot click here use this link: Sign-up Genius
You must also fill out this audition form: Google Form Link
Please prepare the following:
- A 32-measure cut of a song that demonstrates your strongest vocal range and ability to interpret a song. Feel free to sing a song from the show or something you love from another show in a similar style to Sister Act.
- As well as a one-two minute, age-appropriate monologue that allows us to see who you are. Should you need help finding a monologue, email Therese at therese@uptownwestchester.org, and she will email you a few monologues to choose from. Make sure you share your grade and gender preference when requesting a monologue recommendation.
An accompanist will be provided at your audition.
Please bring:
- Your sheet music in a binder and in the key you wish to sing your song in.
- Your picture and resume stapled together. (Picture can be your headshot or a snapshot. Resume can be a theatrical resume or a piece of paper with a list of shows and training you have been involved in.)
- Be prepared to list ALL conflicts with our rehearsal and show schedule. Should your conflicts change during the course of rehearsal, let your stage manager know ASAP. Your new conflicts could result in losing your place in the show. (Conflicts should include your mandatory chorus and band rehearsals and concerts, which are listed on school calendars.)
Saturdays: March 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11; 1:30-5:30 pm
Sundays: March 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5; 1:00-5:00 pm
Mondays: March 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6; 4:30-9:00 pm
Tech Rehearsals: May 13, 14, 15, 16; 4:30-9:00 pm
Shows: May 17 & 18 at 7:00 pm, May 18 & 19 at 2:00 pm
Sister Act Roles
The vocal keys for all songs will be adjusted to suit the actor playing the roles.
Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: E3-F#5
Mother Superior is the head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: D3-E5
A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: F#3-A5
Sister Mary Patrick is a nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
Gender: Female
Sister Mary Lazarus is a nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris’s soul music.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: F3-B4
Monsignor O’hara is one of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: E3-G4
Curtis is a club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris’s boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: A2-Ab4
Eddie Souther is the desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Ab2-B4
TJ is Curtis’s nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Db3-Eb5
Joey is one of Curtis’s thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies’ man.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Bb2-Eb5
Pablo is one of Curtis’s thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: C4-F5
Sister Mary Martin-of-tours is a nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Gender: Female
Sister Mary Theresa is a nun of the convent, the oldest of the group, but secretly packs a punch.
Gender: Female
Michelle is one of Deloris’s back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Bb3-F5
Tina is one of Deloris’s back-up singers, she is a little naïve.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Ab3-F5
Ernie is one of Curtis’s thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.
Gender: Any
Roles include:
Nuns, Bar Denizens (Bar Patrons, Waitress), Homeless People, Fantasy Dancers.
Gender: Any
If all audition time slots are full, please email Therese above and she will try to get you a spot.
The Lightning Thief
Auditions: February 4th; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
(The Lightning Thief is for students ages 12-18)
Callbacks: February 8th; 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
July 15 – August 2, Monday-Friday; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Show dates:
August 1 @ 7:00 pm,
August 2 @ 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm,
August 3 @ 1:00 pm
Strike after the show on August 3
Because this is a 3-week summer camp, it is assumed there will be no conflicts with rehearsals or shows. Should there be conflicts, make us aware of them at your audition. New conflicts could result in losing your place in the show.
Synopsis: As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).
To register for a time slot click here use this link: Sign-up Genius
You must also fill out this audition form: Google Form Link
Please prepare the following:
- A 32 measure cut of a song that demonstrates your strongest vocal range and ability to interpret a song. Feel free to sing from the show or something in a similar style to The Lightning Thief.
- A one-two minute, age appropriate monologue that allows us to see who you are. Should you need help finding a monologue email Therese at therese@uptownwestchester.org and she will email you a few monologues to choose from. Make sure you share your grade and gender preference when requesting monologue recommendations.
An accompanist will be provided at your audition.
Please bring:
- Your sheet music in a binder and in the key you wish to sing your song in.
- Your picture and resume stapled together. (Feel free to bring a headshot or snapshot. Resume can be a theatrical resume or a piece of paper with a list of shows you’ve performed and your training.
The Lightning Thief Roles
The vocal keys for all songs will be adjusted to suit the actor playing the roles.
- Percy Jackson: Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper.
- Annabeth: Daughter of Athena, smarter than you.
- Grover: a happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves.
- Luke: Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor
- Sally Jackson: Percy’s hard-working mother
- Mr. Brunner aka Chiron: Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher
- Clarisse: Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares
- Mrs. Dodds: A fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher.
- Gabe Ugliano: Percy’s foul stepfather
- Minotaur: half-man, half-bull.
- Poseidon: God of the sea, salty beach bum
- Mr. D, aka Dionysus: God of wine, snarky camp director
- Silena Beauregard: Daughter of Aphrodite
- Katie Gardner: Daughter of Demeter
- The Oracle: A hippie mummy
- Greyhound passenger 1
- Greyhound passenger 2
- Squirrelaunty Em, aka Medusa: Avid Sculptor
- Train Conductor
- Echidna: Mother of monsters
- Newscaster
- Farmer
- Ares: God of war, rock star in leather pants
- Bianca: A mysterious girl in 1930’s clothes
- Kronos: A voice in a pit
- Thalia: Daughter of Zeus, tough
- Charon: Ferryperson to the Underworld
- James Brown
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Kurt Cobain
- Janis Joplin
- DJ Cerberus
- Hades: God of the dead, aging rock star type.
When actors aren’t in the scene, they form the CHORUS, playing the Oracle’s ECHOES, Medusa’s STATUES, THE DEAD in the Underworld, etc.
If all audition time slots are full, please email Therese above and she will try to get you a spot.
Uptown Singers, Grades 6-12
The Uptown Singers gives your performer pre-professional musical theatre training, teaching soloists to listen to the lyrics of a song as well as themselves, all while telling a story. The Uptown Singers will create a cabaret-style show of solos, duets and group numbers which is then performed at multiple area locations and events. Performers continue to develop the skill to carry a harmony line, perform a solo of professional quality and dance.
It is recommended that performers take The Singing Artist (formerly WCStudio Singers), or Glee Week camp at least once before auditioning for Uptown! Singers. Admission is by audition only.
To Audition: Submit a 32 measure video singing a song that highlights your vocal strength and demonstrates your ability to perform and interpret a song by December 1 to therese@uptownwestchester.org. Please sing with a karaoke track or an accompaniment of some kind. Do not sing A Cappella.
Callbacks: September 5th at 5:00-7:00 pm. Anyone being called back will need to learn a short harmony and sing it at the callback. We will also have a short dance call.
Cost: $400
Time: 6:00-8:30
Fall Schedule: Sept 19-Nov 21 (No Class Oct 31)
10 Lessons plus additional rehearsals for Holiday Cheer Concert on Main Stage: Nov 11: 12:30-3:30, Nov 18: 12:30-3:30, Nov 27: 4:30-6:30, Nov 30: 4:30-7:30
Holiday Cheer Concert: Dec 1
Call time: 4:30
Show at 5:00-6:15 pm.
Winter Schedule:
Tuesdays, Jan 9-March 5
10 Lessons plus additional rehearsals for Future Stars Benefit on Main Stage: Feb 25: 1:00-4:00, March 3: 1:00-4:00, March 8: 4:30-7:30
Future Stars Benefit: March 9: Call time 12:30, Show at 2:00.