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Auditions - Ages 12 - 18
Participants aged 18 must be high school students.
Audition Date: February 9th
Audition Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
There is a participation fee of $150 for this production
Show dates: April 11 - 12, 2025
Rehearsals: Scheduled by individual show based on provided conflicts
What to Prepare: Please prepare between two and three of the posted sides (sides will be posted January 21st). Please also come to auditions with a completed and signed audition form and outdate calendar.
Show Information:
Turbulence by Avery Booth
Directed by Ettie Eggers
Plot: Nathan's mother and father, Russell, divorced a year ago, and he's never forgiven Russell for tearing the family apart. On the flight back from visiting his mother in Massachusetts, their bickering is interrupted when they meet Jean and Arthur Freeman, an old couple that seem to resemble his parent's relationship too closely as their fighting grows aggressive throughout the flight.
Characters:
NATHAN GRAHAM: Male, 13, Russell’s angsty son, his mom and Russell divorced last year, and he is still blames his father for it. He is also scared of turbulence (could also mean his parent's fighting)
RUSSELL GRAHAM: Male, 43, Nathan’s avoidant father, he doesn't enjoy talking about his and Nathan's mom's divorce, but wants to form a good relationship with his son
ARTHUR FREEMAN: Male, 79, Married to Jean, but is a disrespectful, ignorant man who doesn't get along with his wife.
JEAN FREEMAN: Female, 78, Married to Arthur, but is a hypercritical woman who doesn't get along with her husband.
BETTY: Female, 25, The ditsy flight attendant, she isn't very intelligent and doesn't understand social cues.
Astronauts by Ilianna Demas
Directed by Julianne Quinn
Plot: Courtney, a PhD student, has an odd encounter with an older man, Ian, on a cruise ship. In a cloud of cigarette smoke, they speak about marriage, divorce, astronauts, and how to fail.
Characters:
COURTNEY: mid 20s. A PhD student. IAN: 57. Divorced.
Lost Letters by Kelly Hagen
Directed by Francesca Coniglio
Plot: Emma, when going through her grandmother’s things, finds an old diary filled with letters to a lover Emma never knew about.
Characters:
EMMA- A young woman, curious about a side of her grandmother she never knew before
LILY- A young woman in the 1950s, excited yet cautious. She has a playful attitude, but can be easily dragged down by self doubt and fears of societal expectations.
JACK- A man person in the 1950s, charming and charismatic. He is deeply caring, and longs to establish a life outside of the constraints of societal norms.
EMMA'S MOTHER - a woman unaware to the story Emma discovers about their family.
The Invitation by Brody Lippincott
Directed by Rachel Perl
Plot: When an elderly man invites two women to a fake dinner party, it is revealed that not all is as it seems when he springs an unexpected proposition on his guests.
Characters:
CROSBY - an older (65-70yo) man with a snobby attitude
MARIENNE- an older (65-70yo) woman who is incessantly cynical
ELENA - a young (20-25yo) woman who has a flair for the overdramatic
MAID - a middle-aged (40-45yo) woman with no speaking lines
Coffee. Black. by Ryann McArthur
Directed by Nathan Kossoy
Plot: Two best friends went off to college and have been in constant contact, except they haven't sent pictures to each other. One of them is the same, but the other comes back emo, and his life has gotten crazy.
Characters:
CHRISTOPHER: 18-year-old male, emo
ANTHONY: 18-year-old male
Coffee Crisis by Rachel Perl
Directed by Meghan Shay
Plot: Adults need their coffee, this is a fact of life. So what happens when a group of failed writers with different backgrounds all find themselves pulling an all nighter to finish a slogan and their coffee machine breaks. In this comedy, see what happens when sleep deprived adults revert back to their old ways without the help of coffee to keep them sane.
Characters:
BOSS - The boss of the group. She is a strong leader but by the time we meet her she extremely tired and could care less about being good at her job. (Female, age 30-50)
JERRY - Analytical and matter of fact but knows nothing about creating a slogan. Used to be a writer for a medical drama and takes on the role of head doctor when he is the first to give into his past when deprived of coffee. (Male, age 25-45)
BETHANY - Extremely dramatic and a bit childish. Used to work for a detective/law and order-esc TV show but was fired due to her childish nature. Becomes a dramatic lawyer when deprived of coffee. (Female, age 25-45)
BOB - Your typical average Joe who genuinely tries to do well in his new job and to make a good impression. He used to write for the tv show “My Little Pony” and though he is the last to give into the delusion that comes with exhaustion, when he does he changes to a happy go lucky character that seems to come right out of a children’s show. (Male, age 25-45)
INTERN - Striving to be considered a member of the team due to the fact the she has more knowledge then and enthusiasm than the entire team combined. Is slightly younger than the other characters and is constantly ignored by them because of it. Is the only one use her head and not give in to the panic and delusion that surrounds her. (Female, age 20-25)
Note - Gender is not relevant to the plot, these are just the pronouns used in the play.
Suck It Up by Sophia Silvera
Directed by Maddie Mauriello
Plot: When the world falls apart, who is left to endure it? Set in a post-apocalyptic world, a group of 6 teenagers, some old friends, and some strangers find themselves stuck trying to survive with little left. When half of the group goes off to look for supplies, the rest are left waiting for their return. With monsters around every bend and clashing personalities, things don’t always run smoothly. With the looming fear of death, the group pushes forward for those left behind.
Characters:
JEANETTE “JEAN”- Female, 17 The older sister of Mitchell. She is tough-spirited and will do anything in her power to support her friends. She butts heads easily with Hunter and can get angry very fast. She is the unofficial leader of the group.
ENORA- Female, 19 She takes a more silent but caring role in the group but has a hard time connecting because of the guilt she feels in terms of her sister's death, so she tries to keep a more distant approach when it comes to protecting the group.
HUNTER- Male, 16 Reclusive and doesn’t get along well with others. He is highly confrontational, often starts fights for no reason, and has a knack for getting under people's skin. While part of the group, he is reluctant to help with survival unless he is directly involved.
BENNY- Female or Male, 15 They are the “comedic relief” of the group but are smarter than they seem. In most situations, they try to keep morale up in their little group and act as a solid voice of reason. Was a long-time friend of Scott (a former member of the group)
MITCHELL “MITCH”- Male, 13 Mitch is Jean’s little brother. He’s the youngest of the group but also one of the most determined to survive. He tends to act as a mediator and is good at medical care, so he can help his friends if they ever get injured.
Aphrodite's Love Advice by Samantha Trefel
Directed by Andrew Gharibian
Plot: In this laugh-out-loud comedy, teenage Ben seeks the help of the goddess of love, Aphrodite, to ask out his crush, Stacey. But when the flamboyant, over-the-top goddess awakens, Ben quickly discovers her advice is hilariously out of touch with the modern world. From horse-drawn chariots and mythical beasts to a disastrous singing competition with Apollo, Aphrodite's "expert" guidance leads Ben into one absurd scenario after another. As glitter flies and tempers flare, Ben must navigate the chaos of ancient wisdom colliding with teenage awkwardness to find his own way to win Stacey's heart. Will Aphrodite's wild schemes succeed, or will Ben learn that love might just be simpler than it seems? Find out in this witty and heartwarming tale of modern romance!
Characters:
APHRODITE: Female, ageless. Goddess of love. She is over the top, flamboyantly dramatic, and "extra" in every possible way. This role requires an actress with a grand, theatrical presence who can take everything to the extreme, embracing comedy with confidence and flair.
BEN: Male, 14-18. A lovestruck teenage boy trying to figure out how to get his crush to like him back. He is desperate to get Stacey to like him back, and has gone as far as to seek out Aphrodite for advice.
STACEY: Female, 14-18. Ben’s love interest.
Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
Audition Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Audition Time: 4:00-7:00pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Production Assistant: Brooke Olsen
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: April 24 - 27, 2025
Rehearsals: Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30-7:00pm, Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm.
What to Prepare: Please come to the audition with a completed audition form and signed outdate calendar. Please be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song from the show! An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music if you can, you also have the option of bringing a track without lyrics. Please be prepared to participate in a dance call for this audition. (If auditioning virtually, please record yourself dancing along to the provided dance materials. These will be posted in mid-January) Please be prepared to stay up to an hour after your indicated arrival time. You may be asked to do cold reads from the script.
Show Information: In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Character Information Nick Bottom: A struggling playwright who dreams – much to his own chagrin – of having a career like Shakespeare’s. Though Nick is artistically frustrated and stressed about leading the Troupe, he means well, even if his actions aren’t always exactly ethical. Gender: Male Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Nigel Bottom: Nick’s sweet younger brother, lacks the confidence he needs to write until he falls in love with Portia. Inspired by her confidence in him, Nigel writes verses worthy of Shakespeare himself! Gender: Male Vocal range top: G#5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Brother Jeremiah: A Puritan and Portia’s father. He sees sin wherever he looks and does not approve of the theater, especially Nick and Nigel’s Troupe. Gender: Male Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Beatrice “Bea” Bottom: Married to Nick and loves him in spite of his lack of success in the theatre. She is whip-smart, is resourceful, and always looks on the bright side of any situation. Gender: Female Vocal range top: F3 Vocal range bottom: Eb2 Portia: A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it. Gender: Female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E3 William Shakespeare: The most famous playwright in Tudor England. Though Shakespeare is extremely successful, he’s always on the lookout for inspiration, which sometimes includes borrowing ideas from others. Gender: Male Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Nancy Nostradamus: Not the Nostradamus, but his niece, Nancy – can see the future, although with varying degrees of accuracy. Her predictions, for better or worse, lead the Troupe to produce their very first musical. Gender: Female Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Shylock: Banned from any profession other than moneylending, but theatre is his true love, and he wants nothing more than to become the Troupe’s patron Gender: Male Minstrel: Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! The Minstrel joins the ensemble for the rest of the show. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Lord Clapham: A posh patron of the theater. He abandons the Troupe as their patron once they cross Brother Jeremiah. Gender: Male Troupe: Peter Quince, Robin, Tom Snout, Snug, Francis Flute
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Audition Time: 2:00-5:00pm- callbacks by invitation February 23 6:00-8:30pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Ethan Smith
Music Director: Daniel Gittler
Choreographer: Amanda Malone
Production Assistant: Leighann Albanese
Show dates: May 8 - 18, 2025
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sundays 5:00-8:00pm
What to Prepare: Prepare one audition cut of your choosing. While you should sing the cut of the role you are most seeking, all of those auditioning will be considered for all roles, regardless of the cut chosen. Choose the cut that best shows off your abilities and range as a performer. You may be asked to sing an additional cut. Although callback cuts are provided in the materials folder, callbacks are by invitation only. If called back, you will receive an email, indicating which callback cuts you need to prepare. Please do not sing a callback cut for your initial audition.
Please come to the audition with a completed audition form and signed outdate calendar. Please be prepared to stay up to an hour after your arrival time to participate in a dance call.
Show Information: Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy by the veterinarian’s wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter, Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls and a chain of events is set in motion that will reveal the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin. With a beat-driven rock score that pays homage to the rock musicals of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Bat Boy provides a compelling theatrical metaphor for the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and provincialism.
Character Information Bat Boy (Edgar) - Plays Late Teens - Early 20s (Tenor) Edgar is half boy/half bat and his journey from a primitive/unrefined being to a well-rounded and civilized human (and the difficulties he encounters along the way) is the heart of our story. "Bat Boy" is very raw and unsophisticated at the beginning of the play (after all, he has lived in a cave his entire life and never been exposed to civilization) and can't even speak. However, with the Parker's help, he grows into "Edgar" (the name lovingly given to him by Meredith) – an intelligent and enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to be accepted and to fit in. Lead. Dr. Thomas Parker – Plays 30's - 50's (Tenor/Baritone) The town veterinarian, Dr. Parker is asked to "take care" of the creature but is convinced to spare his life by his wife and daughter. He is a desperate man in a loveless marriage. As he sees the attachment growing between Bat Boy and Meredith, Dr. Parker grows to secretly despise the boy. Supporting Lead. Meredith Parker – Plays 30's - 50's (Mezzo) Dr. Parker's wife, Shelley's mother. Meredith seems to be the epitome of the “perfect” housewife, but she is much more independent than we realize. She helps convince her husband to keep Bat Boy. She picks out a name for him, teaches him manners, and educates him; she does everything that the mother he never had would do – but in the process, a deeply kept secret is disturbed and her world starts to crumble around her. Supporting Lead. Shelley Parker – Plays Late Teens – Early 20's (Soprano) The Parker's rebellious daughter. Shelley and her mother convince her father to spare Bat Boy. Shelley transforms from a spoiled brat who taunts Bat Boy into a young woman who falls in love with him and protects him from the town's wrath. Supporting Lead. Sheriff Reynolds – Plays 30-60 (Baritone) The Sheriff brings Bat Boy to Dr. Parker's house to be "taken care of". He is called upon by the town folks to deal with the situation whenever the situation goes awry. He is always the mediator and tries to do the right thing ... as long as it’s good for his career! Featured solo. *Note* The rest of these characters will double as ensemble or other featured roles. Rick Taylor – Plays Late Teens – Early 20's (Tenor) One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. A bully and Shelly's boyfriend. Featured solo. Ron Taylor – Plays Teen-age One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. Ruthie Taylor – Plays Teen-age One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. Is the first one to be attacked by “Bat boy”. Mrs. Taylor – Plays 40's - 50's (Alto) Mother of Rick, Ron, Ruthie. Often seen as close minded and bigoted. Mrs. Taylor prioritizes her children’s safety above as else… possibly causing them harm in the process. Featured solo. Reverend Billy Hightower – Plays 30-60 (Tenor) The Reverend is a classic example of a Baptist, Evangelical Southern religious figure. Although an out-of-towner, he has a large featured solo that opens Act 2 and is essential helping the townsfolk through their irreverence for change. Pan – Plays any age (Tenor) A forest god who sings "Children, Children" and presides over an interpretive marriage ceremony for Shelley and Bat Boy. Must be a strong singer. Ensemble (Townsfolk, Animals, Voices) Simple and superstitious, the townspeople seem unwilling to change, but are really just ignorant to different ways of thinking – Most ensemble members have solo speaking and singing lines and all have lots of opportunities to shine. In addition to playing the townsfolk, the ensemble members also play animals in the forest scene ("Children, Children"), the voices in Dr. Parkers head, and featured dancing tracks. Actors playing these roles must be strong singers and good actors and movers. Various featured roles as follows: Lorraine- A rancher’s wife Maggie- Senior Representative, Hope Falls Town Council Daisy- A schoolteacher Mr. Dillon- A rancher Bud- A rancher Ned- A rancher Roy- A townsman Clem- A townsman Various Animals Young Meredith Young Dr. Parker Meredith's Father Meredith's Mother A Doctor Institute Man
Auditions - Ages 13 - 18
Participants aged 18 must be high school students.
Audition Date: March 23, 2025
Audition Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Emily Steen
Music Director: Daniel Gittler
Choreographer: Kaya Snow
Production Assistant: Ashley Waldron
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: June 19 - 22, 2025
Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
Audition Date: April 15th, 2025
Audition Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Directors: Rebecca Horner and Leah Gaidos
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Choreographer: TBA
Production Assistant: TBA
There is a participation fee of $475 for this production
Show dates: June 26 - 29, 2025
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30PM - 6:30PM; Saturdays 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Auditions - Ages 17 - 24
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Sam Franz
Music Director: Chris Vehmas
Choreographer: TBA
Production Assistant: TBA
There is a participation fee of $195 for this production.
Show dates: July 10 - 13, 2025
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: May 12, 2025
Audition Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Show dates: July 25 - 27, 2025
Auditions - Ages 5 - 9
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Brooke Olsen
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
Production Assistant: TBD
There is a participation fee of $395 for this production
Show dates: August 1 - 3, 2025
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Peter Curley
Production Assistant: Isabelle Foti
Show dates: August 22 - 31, 2025