Upcoming Auditions
PETER PAN
The Hit Broadway Musical
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
AUDITIONS MAY 23rd: 6 – 9pm
AUDITIONS MAY 24th: 6 – 9pm
Video Submissions will be accepted but in-person callbacks are required.
Auditions will be open on a first come basis but audition appointments are encouraged and will be honored first. To Schedule an appointment email: info.obctheater@gmail.com or call 951-264-5794
WHAT TO PREPARE: Prepare 16 - 32 bars of a musical theater piece (preferably in the style of the show. Songs from the show are allowed/encouraged. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No Acapella singing or tracks.
Video Submissions must be emailed to info.obctheater@gmail.com by May 22nd. Please provide a copy of your Headshot and Resume and any conflicts that you have from July 25 - September 30th.
CALLBACKS will be MAY 31st by Invitation.
DANCE AUDITIONS will be by invitation and role specific.
PERFORMANCES September 30th – October 9th
Must Be available for a morning performance on September 30th
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin July 19th . Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Cast will not be called for all rehearsals (usually 2 days a week). Conflicts can be worked around if they are disclosed ahead of time.
PETER PAN CASTING BREAKDOWN
The Role of PETER PAN has already been cast
WENDY DARLING
to play: 12 to 16 years old (age range will change depending on Casting of Michael & John)
The eldest Darling child. Wendy is compassionate, incredibly loving, and very protective of her younger brothers. She is the child every parent wishes they had. Must NOT be afraid of heights.
Vocal range: A3 - D5
JOHN DARLING
To Play: 9 – 13 years old (age range will change depending on casting of Wendy & Michael)
Male or Female
The middle Darling child. A sly smile is always at home on John's face. He has a mischievous twinkle in his eye and is always ready for an adventure. Must NOT be afraid of heights.
Vocal range A2 - D4
MICHAEL DARLING
To Play: 5 – 8 years old (age range will change depending on casting of Wendy & John)
Male or Female
The youngest Darling child. Never far from his favorite Teddy, Michael is sweet and innocent. He is ever so lovable and very huggable. Must NOT be afraid of heights.
Vocal range: A2 - D4
MRS. DARLING
To Play: 25 – 45
The Darling matriarch. Mrs. Darling glides about gently but swiftly from task to task with motherly precision. She has a pleasant strength to her demeanor.
Vocal range: D4 - C5
MR. DARLING/CAPTAIN HOOK
To play: 25 – 50
MR. DARLING: A bit of grouch, Mr. Darling sparkles with love for his children but he is a busy professional man. He may be of imposing size.
CAPTAIN HOOK: The one-handed captain of the Jolly-Roger. Relentless and restless in his pursuit of Pan, Hook is short-fused and ridiculous. He is a larger than life villain.
Vocal range: C3 - E4
SMEE
Any Age
Captain Hook's knockabout lackey. An archetypical evil side-kick, Smee might be a bit rotund and is definitely dwarfed by Hook. Played an actor with physical comedy chops.
Vocal range: D3 - F#4
TIGER LILY/LIZA
To play: Age 15 – 25
A striking Neverland princess, fearless and spunky with an “other world” quality and a childlike sense of adventure; must have a commanding presence; a strong dancer who sings. Liza is playful, efficient and proper; Cockney or British dialect.
Vocal range: Ab3 - C5
NANA
The Darlings’ large canine house servant; must be able to meet the physical requirements of being on all fours and be very animated; will double in other roles.
CROCODILE
Hook’s nemesis; must be able to meet the physical requirement of controlling/handling Crocodile Puppet.
JANE
to play 12-16;
Grown Wendy’s daughter who appears at the end of the show and flies to Neverland with Peter; young and sweet; will double as other roles. Must NOT be afraid of heights.
PIRATES
ALL AGES:
Male or Female
Lead Pirates (Noodler, Jukes, Cecco, Starkey) A diverse ensemble of singers, dancers, and actors to play Pirates. Must be strong singers and movers. A wide variety of shapes and sizes are preferred.
NEVERLAND NATIVE
ALL AGES:
Male or Female
Must be strong dancers.
LOST BOYS
to play: 12-20
There is a misfit quality to them and a childlike sense of play; lots of energy and spunk; must be strong actors and singers, and be able to move well; tumbling, gymnastics, etc. a plus. British dialect
Lost Boys include:
Tootles: the leader of the Lost Boys in Peter’s absence; simple with a good heart.
Nibs: the most comedic of The Lost Boys.
Slightly: conceited; he knows very little but considers himself knowledgeable about most things.
Curly: curly-haired; timid but loyal.
The Twins: classic twins; comedic timing a plus
MERMAIDS
ALL AGES:
Females
WENDY GROWN UP
Must have a “motherly" presence and have strong vocal and acting abilities.