Auditions:
Tuesday, October 17
3:30 pm-6:00 pm
Callbacks:
Wednesday, October 18pm
6:00 PM
MEAN GIRLS auditions are for ages 14 – 18
There is a non-refundable audition fee of $25 due at the time of auditions. Payments can be made in the form of cash, credit card, or check (made payable to “The Company Theatre”).
The cost of tuition for students cast in the production is $450 and must be paid by no later than the third week of rehearsals.
Students should come prepared with 16 to 32 bars (a minute or less) of a song from the show, or in a similar style, to sing for their audition. Please bring a copy of the sheet music for our accompanist to play. We do not allow a cappella (without piano) auditions.
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm starting Monday, October 23
8 Performances:
January 19 – 28, 2024
We would like to extend a warm welcome to individuals of all races, all ethnicities, all gender identities, and abilities to audition. We believe that the arts should be a reflection of the diverse world we live in, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all performers. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and levels of experience to come and audition. So whether you’re a seasoned actor or new to the stage, we welcome you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MEAN GIRLS CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All roles for this production are AVAILABLE
Cady: A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Is the emotional heart of our story.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Regina: Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes cold, you want to die. She is regal, still, and “hot”, but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Janis: An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Damian: Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Gretchen: One of the Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a “banker” meaning she befriends people to “bank” their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Karen: One of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Aaron: A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either. Broadway and pop tenor.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Mrs. George/Ms. Norbury: Mrs. Heron is Cady’s intellectual mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes. Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her smartest self. Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes. Great singer. Distinctly defines these three characters. Eclectic Broadway vocal mix.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mr. Duvall: The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls. Funny and a strong singer.
Gender: Male
Kevin G.: Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and a decent rapper.
Gender: Male
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