Upcoming Auditions for SOUND & Stage Theater

We are stepping into our second season with an all original heart-felt comedy, Hopelessly Devoted.

 

Auditions will be held May 31st, 5:30-9pm, and June 1st, 1:30pm-4:30pm, at 33 Center Road, Woodbridge, CT. Reserve your in-person audition using the calendar below. We are also accepting virtual auditions prior to June 1st. Please upload your video to YouTube (unlisted) and send the link to soundandstagect@gmail.com. Video should include a brief introduction, song and monologue.

 
 

“Hopelessly Devoted”

Description: Seeking actors, ages 13+, for an original musical theater show, “Hopelessly Devoted.” This modern-day, heart-felt comedy that takes place at Fairview High School, in San Diego. It contains all original songs inspired by music of the 70s! It’s a tribute to teachers striving to educate and support students, while also balancing the demands of their own lives & families. When the faculty & students find out that one of their most beloved teachers will be retiring, beautiful and surprising things begin to happen. 

Characters: FACULTY & STAFF (male/female, ages 22-60+) and STUDENTS (13-18). Actors can audition for any age. See more details about Characters below.

FACULTY & STAFF:

  • Ms. Jodi, the AP English Teacher, who is beloved by all is about to retire.

  • Lisa is Fairview’s Health Teacher. She is struggling to navigate a divorce while balance being a mother. Her son is in 6th grade and her daughter, Gracie, is in 9th grade.

  • Mr. Peters is an energetic and charming history teacher. Ian is dating Mandi, the music teacher.

  • Miss Mandi is an enthusiastic music teacher at Fairview High. Mandi is dating Ian, the history teacher.

  • Mrs. Hayes is the feisty cycling Science teacher. Fran is married to Tod, the math teacher.

  • Mr. Hayes is best known at Fairview High as the awkward math teacher. To his coworkers, he’s just Tod and is married to Fran, the Science teacher.

  • Principal Kathy is the mother of Taylor (Senior). She has a strong and funny presence.

  • Coach Alex is the PE coach and runs track practices after school.

  • Chef Gina passionately oversees the cafeteria at Fairview High School.

  • Jackie works in the front office. She’s known for her sass.

STUDENTS:

  • JoJo is a very organized senior. She is the Student Body President and best friend of Taylor.

  • Taylor is a senior, Student Government Secretary, and best friend of JoJo. Taylor is the daughter of Principal Kathy and is struggling to feel like she is making her mother proud.

  • Logan is a senior and the Event Planner for Student Government. He is very kind and often the heart of the operation.

  • Elliot is a senior and Fairview High School’s track star. Elliot is very fit and motivated however, she’s often angry, and has been struggling with life.

  • Sarah is a freshman with big aspirations for theater and tends to be very dramatic.

  • Gracie is a freshman and is Lisa’s daughter. Gracie has been struggling with her parents divorce.

  • Pat is a freshman at Fairview High. She is not easily amused, but also can be very funny.

  • Darla is very excitable and often the voice of “GenZ reason.”

**Scroll to May 31st or June 1st to reserve your audition date/time.

 

Come prepared using our Audition Checklist as your reference:

  • Prepare a contemporary monologue that is 2 minutes or less.

  • Prepare a verse and chorus of a 70’s-style song

  • Bring your headshot and resume to your in-person audition or if auditioning virtually, please attach headshot and resume to your email.

Callbacks: June 2 | Rehearsals: July 15 - August 1 | Show Dates: August 2 & 3

If you’re interested in getting involved with our upcoming show, but are not interested in a lead or supporting role, we are seeking choir, tech, and crew members. Please fill out the form here to stay up-to-date with opportunities on and off the stage.

Contact soundandstagect@gmail.com with any questions.