AUDITIONS | Ritztheatersanford

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AUDITION NOTICE: CONTEMPORARY POP/ROCK THEATRICAL

Please note: All cast members will receive a paid stipend for this non-profit community theater production.

Due to strict contractual licensing agreements, we cannot publicly reveal the official title of this production until September 1st! The title and full script will be disclosed to actors immediately upon receiving an audition callback.

Here is what we can tell you: It features a critically acclaimed, high-energy pop/rock score by a renowned theatrical songwriting duo, exploring modern themes of connection, mental health, family dynamics, and the power of social media in the digital age.

Think you know what it is? Come show us what you've got!

Key Dates

Auditions: July 21st & 23rd | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Callbacks (By Invitation Only): July 25th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rehearsals Begin: Late July 2026
Performance Dates: October 2nd – 11th, 2026

Locations

Audition Location: The Ritz Theater Annex (201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771)
Callback Location: The Sanford Welcome Center

What to Prepare & Bring

Vocal: 16–32 bars of a contemporary musical theater pop/rock or radio-pop selection showcasing vocal stamina, emotional vulnerability, and a strong mix/belt.
Inspiration/Style: Think Next to Normal, The Lightning Thief, The Greatest Showman, & Juliet, etc.
Audio: Bring your backing track on a device capable of a Bluetooth connection (no accompanist provided).
Materials: A current headshot and resume if available.

Open Character Profiles

Male Vocalist 1 (Plays High School Age): Pop/Rock Tenor (G2–B4). The emotional anchor. Requires extreme vocal stamina; portrays deep social anxiety and hyperactive verbal tics.
Female Vocalist 1 (Plays High School Age): Pop Soprano/Mezzo (G3–E5). Grounded, smart, emotionally guarded with a strong, clear contemporary belt.
Male Vocalist 2 (Plays High School Age): Pop/Rock Tenor (B2–G4). Angsty, isolated, intense. Powerful rock voice with a commanding dramatic presence.
Male Vocalist 3 (Plays High School Age): Baritenor (C3–G4). The comedic relief. Arrogant, sarcastic, and fast-talking.
Female Vocalist 2 (Plays High School Age): Pop/Rock Mezzo (A3–E5). Overachieving, ambitious, masking deep loneliness.
Female Vocalist 3 (Plays Adult): Contemporary Mezzo/Belt (G3–E5). Fiercely protective, exhausted single mother. Requires immense warmth and raw emotional delivery.
Female Vocalist 4 (Plays Adult): Alto/Mezzo (A3–C5). Wealthy, grieving, desperate to hold her family together. Impeccable dramatic acting.
Male Vocalist 4 (Plays Adult): Baritone/Tenor (C3–G4). Well-intentioned father figure struggling to communicate. Strong, grounded presence.
Ensemble: Looking for 7-8 Ensemble Vocalists/Understudies.