AUDITIONS

“GREASE” harkens back to the 1950’s with hot-rodding and hip-shaking as the popular leader of the T-Birds, Danny, and the new good girl to Rydell High, Sandy, try to reignite their Summer romance among the interest and turmoil of the rest of the high school gang. The Pink Ladies rally to support each other and Sandy while Danny and the boys grow to accept that they must answer to their actions to control their fate while the ladies continue to find their independence and voice.

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

With additional Movie Music and Lyrics by John Farrar, Louis St. Louis, Scott Simon and Barry Gibb

Director/Choreographer: Nancy Rich

Music Director: Darylene Hecht

Assistant Director: Ryan Vasconcellos

Stage Manager: Sarah Gendron

SHOW DATES

September 26th, 27th, October 3rd, 4th at 7:30pm

September 28th, October 4, 5th at 3:00pm

ROLES

Cary Players is a nonprofit community theatre dedicated to producing the highest quality theatrical experiences for our volunteers and patrons. Members of our community have the unique opportunity to learn more about theatre production and hone their talents in a professional setting while enjoying the affable spirit of community theatre. We invite any interested person to get involved either onstage or backstage. All cast and crew at Cary Players are volunteers, and we are always excited to add to this special group of hard-working and dedicated people. 

We seek to engage diverse and energetic volunteer teams that comprise of many shapes, sizes, colors, genders and ages.

THE T-BIRDS (Also known as The Burger Palace Boys)

• DANNY ZUKO: (Range: tenor, D3–B4) The leader of the T-Birds; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. Songs: “Summer Nights”, “Alone at a Drive-In Movie”, “All Choked Up”.

• DOODY: (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) Small, boyish, and open, with a disarming smile and a hero worshiping attitude towards the other guys. He also plays the guitar. Featured soloist, “Those Magic Changes”. Duet with Roger: “Rock and Roll Party Queen”

• KENICKIE: (Range: Tenor, C3–F4) The second in command of the T-Birds; tough-looking, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor. Featured singer, “Greased Lightnin”.

• SONNY LATIERRI:  (Range: baritone, G2–A4) A member of the T-Birds; funny Italian-American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer.

• ROGER: (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) The anything-for-a-laugh type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas. Featured duet with Jan, “Mooning”. Duet with Doody: “Rock and Roll Party Queen”.

 THE PINK LADIES

• BETTY RIZZO: (Range: Alto A3–C5) Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable. Featured solos, “Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee” and “There Are Worse Things I Could Do”.

• FRENCHY: (Range: Alto, A3–D5) A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. Featured number, “Beauty School Dropout” calls for strong comedy chops.

• MARTY: (Range Alto, C4–C5) The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated. Featured song “Freddy My Love”.

• JAN: (Range: Alto, A3-C5) Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. Featured duet with Roger, “Mooning”.

 OTHER CHARACTERS

•  SANDY DUMBROWSKI: (Range: Soprano with high belt, A3–F#5) New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent. Featured songs: “Summer Nights”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Look at Me I’m Sandra Dee Reprise”, and “All Choked Up”.

• CHA-CHA DIGREGORIO: (Range: Alto, C4–C5) The best dancer at St. Bernadette's; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny. Featured dancer. Doubles as Rydell High teen.

• EUGENE FLORCZYK: (Range: Tenor, A2–E4) The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug and pompous, but gullible. 

• PATTY SIMCOX: (Range: Alto, D4-A4) The ultimate cheerleader; confident, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton. 

• VINCE FONTAINE: (Range: Flexible) A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, handsome, egotistical and fast-talking. Actor might also double as faculty ensemble in Act 1. Vince appears onstage at the prom, and as a voice on the radio.

• JOHNNY CASINO: (Range: Tenor, G3-E4) Band leader and singer at the prom. Featured songs: “Shaking at the High School Hop” and “Born to Hand Jive”. Actor might double as faculty ensemble in Act 1.

• MISS LYNCH: (Range: Flexible) A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher. Comedy character part.

• TEEN ANGEL: (Range: Tenor, E3–F4) Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. Doubles as an employee at Burger Palace and can appear as a singer or band member at the prom. Featured solo: “Beauty School Dropout”. 

 ENSEMBLE playing Students (Range: Flexible)

Ensemble members who play students appear in “Alma Mater”, “Shakin’ at the High School Hop”, “Born to Hand Jive”, “Those Magic Changes” and “We Go Together Reprise”. Dance opportunities in “Greased Lightning” dance break, and back-up vocalist opportunities as angels in “Beauty School Dropout”. Some ensemble members will be asked to understudy for T-Bird or Pink Lady Roles.

ENSEMBLE playing Faculty (Range: Flexible) Character roles such as shop teacher, prom chaperones, gym teacher, and waitress. Familiarity with SATB singing for “Alma Mater” and other songs that might require back-up. Some actors will be asked to understudy for Vince, Johnny, Miss Lynch, or Teen Angel.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions: Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, beginning at 6:15 at the Cary Arts Center.

Auditions will consist of individual vocal auditions and an easy-to-learn dance routine (if time allows). All interested actors should sign up for a time slot for your audition; however, walk-ins will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. On the day of your audition, please arrive about 15 minutes in advance for check in. Current performance resume and headshot strongly advised for all auditions. Video auditions will be accepted in lieu of an in-person audition and should consist of a vocal audition of 16-32 bars. The deadline for video auditions is Saturday July 5. Video auditions may be submitted via email to nancymonkeybravo@gmail.com.

Please be ready to perform 16-32 bars of a song that showcases your vocal range. A song from the same genre as Grease would be best. An audition pianist will be provided to accompany you. Bring your marked sheet music, printed out and in the correct key. No a capella singing please.

Those auditioning will learn a simple dance routine. Please come prepared to move – wear comfortable clothing. Bring footwear/dance shoes you can move in.

Auditions are open to all genders, races, and ethnicities; see character descriptions above. Actors must be 16 years or older to audition. Actors under 18 will need to provide a parental permission form and confirmation of reliable transportation.

Please note any scheduling conflicts on your audition forms. For the good of the show and fairness to all production volunteers and staff, we ask that you not add conflicts to your schedule once you have committed to a Cary Players production. If you are cast in GREASE and cannot keep your rehearsal and performance commitments, Cary Players reserves the right to replace you.

Forms and sign-up information can be found at links below:

Audition Sign-Up Link

Audition Form

Conflict Calendar

Parental Permission Form (for actors under 18 years old)

Callbacks: Thursday, July 10, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Cary Arts Center (INVITATION ONLY)

If you are called back, you will be notified by e-mail no later than end-of-day on Wednesday, July 9. Callback materials and time slots will be emailed to you.

Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals will begin July 28th. The audition schedule will be based on cast conflicts and facility availability. Our goal is to rehearse 5 days/week. Evening rehearsals are 6:30–9:30pm. Weekend rehearsal times may vary, but will most likely be 1:00–5:00pm

If the information and links above do not answer all of your questions, please contact us at info@caryplayers.org