AUDITIONS

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

MEAN GIRLS

Book by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin

Direction: Ivie Wren
Music Direction: Jared Moskowitz
Choreography: Jess Brotherton Newlin
Stage Manager: Natasha Kargbo
Assistant Director: Stephan Burse

The Ritz Theatre Company is currently seeking a diverse and dynamic cast of artists for our upcoming production of MEAN GIRLS. We strongly encourage transgender and nonbinary performers to submit for all roles. All performers will receive a stipend between $150-$300.

AUDITION PROCESS:

1st Round: Video Submissions
Send your headshot, resume, and self-tape to ritztheatrecasting@gmail.com. Self-tapes should contain 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Dance reels are strongly encouraged, but not required. YouTube links are preferred. If sending via Google Drive, please ensure anyone provided the link can access the video. Deadline for self-tapes is Wednesday, October 28th @ 5:00pm.

2nd Round: Callbacks
By invitation only, on Monday, November 2nd @ 6:30pm and Wednesday, November 4th @ 6:30pm

REHEARSALS: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings beginning November 15th.

PERFORMANCES: February 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28

CHARACTERS:

** PLEASE NOTE: THE ROLE OF REGINA GEORGE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST**

Cady
A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Is the emotional heart of our story.
Vocal Range: F3-G5

Janis
An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade.
Vocal Range: Ab3-E5

Damian
Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team. Strong Tap skills preferred.
Vocal Range: Bb2-A4

Gretchen
One of the Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking.
Vocal Range: G3-E5

Karen
One of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher.
Vocal Range: G3-Gb5

Aaron
A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either.
Vocal Range: C3-Bb4

Kevin G.
Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and a decent rapper. Of South Asian descent.
Vocal Range: F#3-B4

Mrs. George / Ms. Norbury / Ms. Heron
Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes.
Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary calculus teacher, who pushes Cady to be her smartest self.
Ms. Heron is Cady’s intellectual mom, who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes.
Vocal Range: G3-C5

Mr. Duvall
The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet Penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls.

Dance Corps:
Seeking a highly skilled group of dancers to be heavily featured throughout the show. Strong Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop skills preferred.

Ensemble
Includes the following roles: Mr. Buck, Dawn Schweitzer, French Teacher, Coach Carr, Glenn Cocco, Sonja Aquino, Band Geeks, Debate Team, Dance Team, Jason Weems, Caitlyn Caussin, Rachel Hamilton, Sophie, Lizzie Therman, Kyle, Kyle’s Friends, Lion, Stage Manager Kid, Teary Girl, Tyler Kimble, Mathletes (including Marwan Jitla), Mathletes Moderator, Marymount 1-2, Caroline Krafft, Shane Oman