Your Stage Awaits: Audition for Your Moment in the Spotlight!

Let’s Get Auditioning…

Song Selection

Selecting the right song for your audition is crucial to showcasing your vocal abilities and making a lasting impression. Choose a piece that highlights your vocal range, emotional expression, and fits the style of the show. It’s often beneficial to pick a song you feel confident and comfortable performing. Remember to practice thoroughly and consider how you can bring your unique personality and interpretation to the piece. Good luck, and we can't wait to hear you sing!
Script Reading Tips

Cold reading can be a daunting part of auditions, but with a few tips, you can excel. First, stay calm and focused, taking a moment to understand the context and emotions of the scene. Pay attention to punctuation and stage directions, as they offer valuable clues about the character. Project confidence and make bold choices, even if you haven't had much time to prepare. Remember, directors are looking for your potential and how well you can take direction. Practice regularly to improve your cold reading skills, and most importantly, have fun and let your natural talent shine through!
Preparation Ideas

Preparing for an audition is essential for making a strong impression. Start by carefully reading the audition notice and choosing material that highlights your strengths. Practice your monologue or song extensively and consider getting feedback from trusted friends or coaches. Research the show and the characters to better understand the context. On audition day, bring a few copies of your resume and headshot, any required sheet music in a binder, and a bottle of water. Dress in comfortable, audition-appropriate attire that suggests the character without being a full costume. Arrive early to give yourself time to relax and focus before you perform. Break a leg!

Directed By: Cyndi Heins

🗓️ Audition Dates:
April 14, 15, & 16
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 5171 Commerce Rd, Orchard Lake Village, MI 48324

THE WHITE LIARS – Character Descriptions

Baroness Lemberg
Age: 50s–70s
A flamboyant, eccentric fortune teller with a mysterious past. She's both theatrical and insightful, with a sharp wit and underlying sadness. Lives in a faded seaside town and clings to her former glory.

Franklin
Age: 20s–30s
An ambitious young musician in a struggling rock band. Quiet and emotionally conflicted, he’s hiding more than he lets on. Has a romantic vulnerability beneath his guarded exterior.

Tom
Age: 20s–30s
Franklin’s fast-talking manager. Cocky, manipulative, and charming, Tom is a showman who uses humor and bravado to mask his own insecurities. A bit of a chameleon.

BLACK COMEDY – Character Descriptions

Brindsley Miller
Age: 20s–30s
A nervous young sculptor, desperate to impress his fiancée’s father and an art collector. Everything goes wrong for him over the course of the play. Requires strong physical comedy and timing.

Carol Melkett
Age: 20s–30s
Brindsley’s fiancée. Sweet, sheltered, and somewhat superficial. She’s focused on social status and impressing her father. A contrast to Brindsley's chaotic life.

Colonel Melkett
Age: 50s–60s
Carol’s father. Stern, proper, and no-nonsense. He disapproves of nearly everything and reacts badly to Brindsley’s chaos. A classic straight man role.

Miss Furnival
Age: 50s–70s
A repressed, highly religious spinster who lives in the same building. Over the course of the play, she becomes increasingly drunk and lets loose. A delightful comedic transformation.

Harold Gorringe
Age: 30s–50s
Brindsley’s neighbor and antique dealer. Fussy, flamboyant, and possessive of his belongings. He returns home unexpectedly to find his furniture has been borrowed without permission.

Clea
Age: 20s–30s
Brindsley’s ex-girlfriend. Bold, passionate, and unpredictable. Her surprise arrival adds to the chaos and creates romantic tension. Has great presence and comedic edge.

Schuppanzigh
Age: Any adult age
A German electrician. Speaks with a heavy accent. Blunt, practical, and unintentionally funny. Often the only sane person in the room.

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