| The plot follows a group of New Yorkers that attend the opening of a floating casino and discothèque that quickly succumbs to multiple disasters. These calamities correlate with plots of various disaster films of the 1970s, such as earthquakes or killer bee incidents. A comedic homage to the disaster films of the 1970s using hit songs from the era. |
| Director: | Neale Whitmore |
| Presented by: | Theatre Frisco |
| Audition Start: | Sunday May 4, 6 - 9:30 pm |
| Audition End: | Monday May 5, 7 - 9:30 pm |
| Audition Details: | Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare 32 bars each from two contrasting songs. Selections from the show or pop songs are acceptable. Be prepared to list all conflicts on weeknights and weekends. |
| Audition Location: | Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 off Cotton Gin Road east of the Dallas North Tollway |
| Callback Dates: | Wednesday May 7, 7 - 9:30 pm as needed; callbacks will include a dance call |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Rehearsals primarily are Monday - Thursday weeknights 7 - 10 pm and weekends if needed (either Saturday mornings/afternoon or Sunday afternoons) Rehearsal begins June 8. Tech week(s) Sunday July 13 - 24. No conflicts allowed during Tech week or Performance dates. Rehearsals will take place at Theatre Frisco's warehouse/rehearsal space the first 2 weeks then at Amy's Studio of Performing Arts until moving into the Black Box. |
| Performance Dates: | July 25 - August 10 Friday/Saturday 8 pm & Saturday/Sunday 2:30 pm (note - 2 Saturday matinees Aug. 2 & Aug. 9, no Saturday evening performance Aug. 2) |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | |
| Roles Available: |
5 Male presenting principals; 5 female presenting principals; 1 male or female presenting principal (as twins);
4 Male presenting ensemble; 3 Female presenting ensemble
Please note: The role of Sister Mary Downey has been cast If you can tap dance, let us know at auditions Chad A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice. Gender: male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Scott Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice. Gender: male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F3 Ted A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type. Gender: male Age: 25 to 50 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Marianne An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Tony A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Jackie An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ben / Lisa Smart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to a high D. With vibrato! A young Michael Jackson/Andrea McArdle. Gender: any Age: 10 to 15 will consider the ‘right’ adult Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Sister Mary Downey: This role has been cast Shirley Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Tap dancing a plus. Great comedic actress. Gender: female Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Maury Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband. Gender: male Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Db3 Levora Verona Preferably black. A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt Gender: female Age: 25 to 50 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Ensemble Men Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed. Note: One of the men will portray ‘Wealthy Man’ that has the song “Three Times a Lady” Gender: male Age: 20 to 45 Ensemble Women Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, wide range of dance skills. Gender: female Age: 20 to 45
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| Compensation: | All cast members will receive a stipend. Actor stipends start at $300. |
| Originally Posted: | 2025-03-21 |