AUDITIONS: Welcome to the auditions page for the blockbuster musical Chicago! This award-winning musical has a great variety of characters & one show stopping number after another! Auditions are for anyone wanting to showcase their talent within the age group called for by the character descriptions below. Some require dance experience, others do not. The TADA Theatre welcomes all talent interested in working towards the same goal of connecting our community with the positive power of theatre in a safe and creative environment. It does not discriminate in any way and believes in diversity casting. We know auditions can be stressful but do not be intimidated. TADA keeps the mood light and friendly and wants you to do your best! We are here to have fun!
AUDITION DATES
FRIDAY MARCH 27: (Group 1) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
SATURDAY MARCH 28: (Group 2) 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SATURDAY MARCH 28: (Group 3) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SUNDAY MARCH 29: Callbacks 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
HOW BOOK AN AUDITION: Simply download the audition sheet at the bottom of this page, fill it out, make sure to include if you prefer to be in Group 1, 2 or 3 and then email it and a photo of yourself to casting@tadaproductions.info. TADA will email you a confirmation.
THE AUDITION PROCESS
PHASE ONE
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Prepare a song no longer than 2 minutes in length that best showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. (No acapella auditions or pre-recorded tracks please).
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You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
PHASE TWO
Following Phase One, those auditioning will be shown a simple dance from the choreographer to learn. Please bring shoes that you can move in such as dance shoes or tennis shoes. Also please wear clothing that does not restrict your movement and wear it for Phase 1 as well, so you don’t have to spend time changing between Phase 1 & 2. We understand that not everyone is a polished dancer, and that’s perfectly fine. This just gives us an idea on how you move. By no means should it prevent you from auditioning. If you are interested in a role that does not consist of dancing you may opt out of Phase Two.
CALLBACKS: Callbacks simply mean that we want to see more from you for a role(s) you are in contention for. If you do not receive a callback that does not mean you have not been cast.
LOCATION: The TADA Theatre in the Historic Haymarket District 701 P Street Lincoln, NE.
NOTE: Please arrive to the theatre lobby 10 minutes before your audition time. If you need to cancel please do so within 24 hours ahead of time.
ABOUT THE SHOW: Full of razzle dazzle, this award-winning musical is an exciting tale of greed, show business, murder and all that jazz. Set in the 1920’s, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines and the skills of a sleek lawyer. Filled with one show stopping number after another with music and timeless lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and an utterly engaging book by Kander and Bob Fosse, Chicago is a must-see musical spectacular.
REHEARSALS: They will begin approx. the week of April 26th. Most rehearsals take place M-F (6:30 pm – 10:00 pm and Sunday’s after 1:00 pm). All actors will not be called every day early in the process. Everyone cast will be given a rehearsal calendar of the entire process that lists when you are called for. TADA manages time wisely and knows that your time is valuable. Some conflicts can be worked around. Please list them clearly on your audition form.
PRODUCTION DATES: June 12-28 (Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm / Sunday 2:00 pm) Note: If the show run sells out performances may be added.
THE CHARACTERS: (Roles with an * require extensive dance ability).
*VELMA KELLY: Female, 25-35 (Range: Alto) Vaudeville performer who is accused of murdering her sister and husband. Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to get away with murder.
*ROXIE HART: Female, 20-35 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render a media storm.
BILLY FLYNN: Male, 35-50 (Range: Baritone) Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media manipulation who will get a girl off the hook as long as she can fork up the hefty fee.
MATRON "MAMA" MORTON: Female, 30-50 (Range: Alto) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence of corruption. Accepts bribes for favors ranging from laundry service to making calls to lawyers.
AMOS HART: Male, 30-50 (Range: Baritone) Roxie’s faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he realizes that he has been two-timed by her.
MARY SUNSHINE: Female, 30-50 (Range: Soprano) She cuts backdoor deals and does anything to get a good story – even if it’s not exactly true.
FRED CASELY/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20-50 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Roxie’s short-lived lover. Murdered for trying to leave Roxie.
*HUNYAK/ENSEMBLE: Female, 25-45 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail who speaks little English. She goes to the gallows swearing her innocence.
*LIZ/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning shots into her husband’s head.
*JUNE/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times.
*ANNIE/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murder’s her lover after finding out he already has six wives.
*MONA/ENSEMBLE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other woman, and an occasional man.
SERGEANT FOGARTY/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Assigned to Roxie’s case. After asking the right questions, he manages to get Roxie to confess.
MARTIN HARRISON/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times.
GO-TO-HELL-KITTY/ENSEMBLE: Female, 21-40 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Steals the spotlight when she murders her husband along with three other women.
HARRY/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around with three women behind her back.
AARON/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Court appointed lawyer for Hunyak.
JUDGE/ENSEMBLE: Male, 30-65 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial.
COURT CLERK/ENSEMBLE: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Swears people into testify.
Ensemble – In addition to the specific characters outlined above, ensemble members will play various roles throughout: REPORTERS, DOCTOR, FOREMAN OF THE JURY.
Downloadable Audition Sheet Below
