The Griffin Theatre
Auditions will be held by VIDEO SUBMISSION or SIGN UP ONLY. Auditions are for the Musicals Winnie the Pooh and Nunsense. In Person auditions are Monday November 6th from 6:30-9:00 by sign up. Video auditions are due by Monday November 6th at 9:00PM. Callbacks if Needed will be held on: Monday November 20 For Winnie the Pooh kids and Wednesday November 22 for Nunsense.
For auditions: Please submit/perform 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. You may use an accompaniment track with no background vocals or bring sheet music or a track if you are auditioning in person.
Please note that we do not accept any tech week conflicts (this is the week leading up to the show beginning the Saturday before), show conflicts, or brush up rehearsal conflicts.
The link to sign up for you live audition is
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4CADAC22A3FB6-45520182-auditions
If you have any questions please email us at artistic.director@griffintheatre.org
Winnie the Pooh Kids
Show Dates:January 19, 20. 21, 26, 27, 28
Ages 6 to 16
Directed by Mary Everett
Winnie The Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is a bear with very little brain. His good heart and love of honey will capture your audience's hearts as he helps his friends find Christopher Robin.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Piglet
Piglet is a shy and quiet pig. They are often afraid of their own shadow but are also incredibly smart and noble and a great problem solver.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Tigger
Tigger is a tiger and a bundle of energy. He is fiercely loyal, never stops bouncing and is always up for an adventure.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Eeyore
Eeyore is a gloomy but loyal donkey. He can never seem to shake his bad luck and is constantly losing his tail. Despite his gloomy attitude, he always wants the best for his friends.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Rabbit
Rabbit is a worrisome rabbit who means the best for his friends but is not always sure how to help.
Vocal range bottom: A4
Owl
Owl is a well-educated, slightly pompous owl. He is quick to explain or lecture, even when he isn't sure of the right answer. Still, the other animals look up to Owl and come to him when Christopher Robin has gone missing.
Kanga
Kanga is a gentle kangaroo and mother to Roo. She is good-natured and always ready to take care of the other animals.
Gender: Female
Roo
Roo is a kangaroo and the youngest animal in the wood. They are boisterous and playful and always look up to their friend Tigger.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: E4
Seven Narrators
The Seven Narrators - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet - introduce us to the Hundred Acre Wood and help tell our story.
Animal Chorus
The Animal Chorus is the ensemble of animals in the Hundred Acre Wood, including Squirrels, Frogs, Beetles, Gophers, Chipmunks, Birds, Raccoons etc
Word Chorus
The Word Chorus sings "Halfway Down" and helps all of the animals out of the Backson pit.
Vocal range bottom: A3
Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin is a kind boy who plays with his animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood and leads by example. While his disappearance creates the scare of the Backson, his return sets everything right again.
Gender: Male
Pooh's Tummy
Pooh's Tummy is the endearing - but very hungry - part of Pooh!
Bees
The Bees are a flashy, energetic group who ultimately help Pooh get his honey. They pop in and out through the story and can be a ton of fun.
Vocal range bottom: Eb4
Nunsense
Show Dates: Feb 16, 17, 18 , 23, 24, 25
Ages 15 and up
Directed by Chris Everett
SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR: Female, 60’s (Range: B3-F5)A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.
SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF NOVICES: Female, mid 50’s (Range: G3-F5)The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.
SISTER ROBERT ANNE: Female, Mid 30’s (Range: G3-D5)A streetwise taught character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
SISTER MARY AMNESIA: Female, Late 30’s (Range: Db4-C6)This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.
SISTER MARY LEO: Female, Early/Mid 30’s (Range: G#3-G5)The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina
The other Sisters and BrothersSISTER JULIA, CHILD OF GOD – Convent CookSISTER MARY BRENDAN – NoviceSISTER MARY LUKE – NoviceSISTER MARY WILHELM – Convent NurseFATHER (SISTER MARY) VIRGIL – Sr. Leo's Brother/SisterCHORUS – Nuns, Brothers, Priests, and Students
FATHER (SISTER MARY) PATRICK – Musical Director/ConductorSISTERS AND/OR PRIESTS AND BROTHERS – MusiciansSISTER MARY (BROTHER) SEBASTIAN – Stage ManagerSISTER MARY (BROTHER) TIMOTHY – Assistant Stage ManagerSISTER MARY (BROTHER) MYOPIA – Spotlight Operator
