Auditions

auditions take place at the Playhouse

Stage West Playhouse and directors Michelle Root and Lynda Dilts-Benson are excited to announce auditions for Candy Cane Chaos.

Auditions will take place on October 5th and 6th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Playhouse. October 7th will be call backs (if needed). Show dates are December 6, 7 and 8. All roles (except Mrs. Claus) are for children under 18. Those auditioning for speaking roles must be able to read.

The North Pole is working hard in the days leading up to Christmas. Mr. Claus has left for some mental health days and Mrs. Claus is running the show. A novice elf’s mistake on the candy cane production line throws the North Pole into chaos and threatens Christmas. It is up to Mrs. Claus to get the elves through getting everything back on track in time for Christmas.

Roles available are:
Mrs. Claus (adult)
The Elves (18 and under)
Sparkles
Twinkle and Winkle
Holly
Mistleytoes
Noel
Norman
Carolers (no spoken lines, will sing during ensemble numbers out among the audience)

Auditions will be cold readings from the script, as well as singing some Christmas carols.

If you have questions, please reach out to the directors at michelleanne67@outlook.com.

Cabaret Auditions

Monday, October 14, 6-9 PM
Tuesday, October 15 6-9 PM
Wednesday, October 16 6-9 PM
Thursday, October 17 Callbacks if needed 6-9 PM

All ethnicities, genders, gender expressions, shapes, and sizes are welcome.  Some roles can be considered non-binary.

Due to the nature of the show, only actors 18 or older will be considered.

If you are not available to audition on these dates, contact Robert Grogan, the director, at grogrgp613@gmail.com for cutoff dates and submission specifications. 

Audition Materials

  • 1 minute of TWO contrasting songs (ballad and up-tempo) from the musical theatre. 
  • You may or may not be asked to sing both. 
  • No pop or jukebox musical songs.
  • A Bluetooth connection will be provided.
  • DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW SCORE. 
  • Songs from other Kander and Ebb shows are fine.
  • Short readings from the script will be provided for the acting auditions.
  • EXCEPTIONS: If auditioning for Sally Bowles, ALSO be prepared to sing the last verse of Cabaret

DO NOT imitate other performers. You should be prepared to sing YOUR VERSION.

If auditioning for the Emcee, contact the director grogrgr613@gmail.com) for the text you should prepare  (including the ad libs that YOU would use for each of the Kit Kat Klub Girls & Boys) As with Sally, DO NOT imitate other performers. This should be YOUR VERSION.

Strong Dance Skills required for the Emcee, Sally, and all the Kit Kat Klub Boys & Girls. 

Be prepared to learn a short dance sequence.

NOTES: This production is very sexual, and ALL cast members must be comfortable with physical intimacy, especially the Kit Kat Klub Boys & Girls.

Familiarity with German and English accents is recommended, but not required.

There are several non-speaking, limited singing roles.

Cliff Bradshaw M Mid 20’s – Mid 30’s
Sally Bowles W Mid-20’s – Mid 30’s
The Emcee  M/W Mid-30’s – Mid 50’s
Fräulein Schneider W Mid 30’s – 60’s
Herr Schultz M 40’s – 60’s
Ernst Ludwig M 30’s – 40’s
Fräulein Kost W 40’s – 50’s
Max M 40’s – 60’s
Kit Kat Girls 7 W/1M 20’s – 30’s
Kit Kat Boys 7M/1W 20’s – 30’s
Cabaret Patrons 3M/3W 40’s – 60’s