Broadview Heights Spotlights

Auditions for “The Wedding Singer”

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Thursday, August 29
from 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Saturday, August 31
from 2:00PM – 5:00PM

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Based on the 1998 New Line Cinema film starring Adam Sandler, this romantic musical comedy features an 80s-inspired score of original songs and features a large cast with lots of featured opportunities.    Auditioners (ages 16 and up) should sign up for an audition slot on Signup Genius.  No Equity contracts are available for this show.  Invited callbacks, if necessary, will occur the afternoon of Sunday, September 1.  Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 9.  The show runs November 8 – 23.

The show will be directed by Tim Anderson, music directed by Ryan Bergeron, and choreographed by Reilly Davidson.  

Those auditioning should:

  • Plan to attend only one day of auditions. 
  • Be familiar with the show and its music and themes.
  • Prepare two one-minute, contrasting songs (one up-tempo, one ballad), at least one of these should be a rock song in the style of the show.  
  • Bring sheet music in the correct keys, hole-punched in a three-ring binder.  Singers will not be permitted to sing a cappella.
  • Bring a list of conflicts between September 9 and November 23.

Additional questions may be sent to the director at education@broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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Synopsis

It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever..

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Character List

All actors must be 16 or up.  Ages and genders provided are those of the character. Actors of all races, genders, and body types are strongly encouraged to audition.

All roles are available.  No Equity Contracts are available for this show. 

Vocal Ranges are included for reference.  There is flexibility in most roles.

Principals:

  • Robbie Hart
    • The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly ‘nice’ guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart.
    • Gender: male / Age: 25 to 35 / Vocal range: B3 – C6
  • Sammy
    • The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly.
    • Gender: male / Age: 25 to 35 / Vocal range: C4- A5
  • George
    • The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude.
    • Gender: male / Age: 25 to 35 / Vocal range: C4 – A5
  • Julia Sullivan
    • Waitress. The pretty “girl next door” in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave.
    • Gender: female / Age: 25 to 35 / Vocal range: G3 – F5
  • Holly
    • Julia’s cousin. Sexually promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy.
    • Gender: female / Age: 25 to 35 / Vocal range top: A3 – E5
  • Glen Guglia
    • Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer.
    • Gender: male / Age: 30 to 45 / Vocal range top: D4 – B5
  • Rosie
    • Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age. Raps.
    • Gender: female / Age: 60 to 80 / Vocal range top: C4 – C5
  • Linda
    • Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie.
    • Gender: female / Age: 20 to 30 / Vocal range top: A3 – D5

Ensemble

The following roles will be doubled to create a highly-featured ensemble.

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