The Dramateurs, Inc. at the Barn Playhouse
Theater Address:  1700 Christopher Lane; Jeffersonville, PA 19403 
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 274,  Eagleville, PA  19408-0274
Phone: (610) 539-BARN     

"As they said in the '80's, this show is awesome... as colorful, sweet, and tasty as a jar of Ronald Reagan's jellybeans."

- WCBS TV ​

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Let’s head back to the 1980s! Rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s most in-demand wedding singer. When his own wedding plans go down the pan and he is left standing at the altar, his heartbreak and grief suddenly make him the worst wedding singer you can find. He ruins every wedding he plays until he connects with Julia, a pretty young waitress who dreams of her own perfect wedding. There’s just one problem: she’s already engaged to Glen, a rich, shallow Wall Street broker. Despite Robbie and Julia’s growing feelings, a series of miscommunications lead them away from each other. When Julia elopes with Glen to Las Vegas, Robbie decides to play the gig of his life to win her heart and her hand in marriage.

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Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Music by Matthew Sklar

Based on the New Line Cinema film written by Tim Herlihy
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STAFF: 

Director: Jeff Hunsicker

Producers: Marianne DiNenno

Music Director: Wes Stohler
Choreographer: Shelli Pentimall Bookler
Stage Manager: Carly Crowley
Costumes: Katrina Dagenais
Props: Carly Crowley

Set Design:  Steve DiNenno

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​AUDITION INFORMATION
Dates & Times:
Saturday, February 15 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday, February 17 at 7:00 pm

Location:
Reformed Church of the Ascension UCC
1700 W. Main Street
Norristown, PA 19403

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Individuals auditioning must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation and be able to perform all scheduled shows. NO ONE UNDER 18 WILL BE SEEN OR CAST.

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Click above to schedule an audition slot​​

 

FOR THE AUDITION: 

• Please provide 16-32 bars of a song that best demonstrates your vocal ability.

• Please bring sheet music.

• A live accompanist will be provided. 

• ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.  ALL ROLES ARE UNPAID.

• After vocal auditions, there will be a dance audition and readings.  

• Wear dance shoes or comfortable shoes.

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We are committed to inclusive casting.  We encourage all performers to participate regardless of age (only 18+ please), race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation or disability.  All roles listed are listed by age and gender as written, but performers are encouraged to audition for any role for which they feel comfortable.  Roles where race is important to the story will be cast accordingly.

 

Character Breakdown

 

Robbie Hart: The lead singer of the band. Charming/charismatic and truly, actually kind. A nice guy, not a “nice guy.” A little bit of a weirdo. A dreamer and a hopeless romantic. Guitar-playing ability is a PLUS, but ability to look like you can play guitar is a MUST. High Tenor.

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: C6

Vocal range bottom: B3

NOTE: Role requires the actor to kiss Julia and Holly, and a little stage combat.

 

Julia Sullivan: The “girl next door” and hopeless romantic. Sweet, empathic. A little bit of a weirdo. Conflicted between settling for what she has, Glen, vs trying for true love with Robbie. Soprano.

Gender: female

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: G3

NOTE: Role requires the actor to kiss Robbie, and some physical contact with Glen.

 

Sammy: The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. Total himbo. Pretends to be happy as a single dude, but obviously in love with Holly. Baritone-Tenor

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: C4

 

George: The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. Sensitive and intuitive. His style is ripped-off from Boy George of the Culture Club. A flamboyant gay icon. High Tenor with a strong falsetto. Kinda raps.

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: C4

 

Holly: Julia's cousin. Flirty, to say the least. Here for a good time, not a long time. Loves Sammy, despite her best judgment. Belty Soprano and great dancer.

Gender: female

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: A3

NOTE: Role requires a quick kiss with Robbie, and wearing somewhat revealing attire. We will work with comfort levels!

 

Glen Guglia: Julia's fiancé. Rich, shallow Wall Street broker. Narcissist. Super “nice” guy as long as he’s getting his way. In secret, a sleazebag and serial cheater. Patrick Bateman without all the murdering. Baritone-Tenor.

Gender: male

Age: 30 to 45

Vocal range top: B5

Vocal range bottom: D4

NOTE: Role requires a little stage combat, and some physical contact with Julia.

 

Rosie: Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly toward him but adventurous. She’s a “hip old granny who can hip-hop, bebop, dance til ya drop and yo yo, make a wicked cup of cocoa.” Soprano and Raps (How well? Subjective…)

Gender: female

Age: 60 to 80

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

 

Linda: Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. The hot rocker chick. More into status and success than her man’s “hart.” In the end, she doesn’t have a lot of other prospects. Belty Rocker Soprano, probably a good dancer (Or has a lot of confidence!)

Gender: female

Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

NOTE: Role requires sexually suggestive dancing, and possibly somewhat revealing attire. We will work with comfort levels, I promise.

 

Ensemble: This show needs a strong group of talented ACTORS who sing and dance. Actors will play multiple fun roles with amazing ‘80s-inspired costumes. Diverse group. Looking for at least 4-5 male-identifying and 4-5 female-identifying. Featured characters with lines or solos include:

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Angie (Julia’s mom)

Ricky the bartender

“Bum”

A Drunk Brother giving a terrible Best Man speech

Three fun couples

Celebrity Impersonators:

• Billy Idol

• Cyndi Lauper

• Mr. T (Black) or Hulk Hogan (white)

• Ronald Reagan

• Nancy Reagan

• Tina Turner (Black)

• Imelda Marco (Filipina)

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