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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Presented in collaboration with Mosaic Arts Collective
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy
Directed by Nki Calloway and Amanda Snead
Choreographed by Amanda Snead
Performances: December 6-8, 12-15, 2024
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, October 6 & 7, 6:00pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Tuesday, October 8, 6:00pm, SCT Ops Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, yet instrumental tracks are accepted. If using an accompanist, please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Free Audition Workshops:
When: Saturday, September 14, 6:00-9:00pm & Sunday, September 29, 2:00-5:00pm
Where: Creamery Arts Center, 411 N Sherman Parkway
What to Expect: These Mosaic Arts Collective led workshops are a tool for those who could use guidance in the audition process. They are not required and are truly in place to help you be as prepared as possible for audition day. You’ll learn an audition song, dance, and will take turns reading select pieces from the script. If you have your own audition song, please bring your sheet music or track on your phone. Attend one or both workshops. We hope to see you there.
Roles:
Note: Due to COVID, the run of Mosaic Arts Collective’s 2022 production of Once on This Island was cut short. As a result, returning cast members have been invited to callbacks. The roles of Asaka, Tonton Julian & Daniel have already been cast.
Little Ti Moune: Young version of Ti Moune, our story’s protagonist
Mama Euralie: Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. She is fearful of social status and greatly protective of her family. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: B4; Vocal range bottom: Gb3
Tonton Julian: Ti Moune’s adoptive father. Filled with courage that is fueled by the love for his wife and daughter. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: A2
Ti Moune: Our story’s protagonist. A peasant girl who has been adopted, she is an island girl with much curiosity and energy. Earnest and romantic about all creatures. Falls tragically in love with Daniel. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: G3
Armand: An ambitious but careless Frenchman who first came to the island. He is wealthy and protective, and the stern, disapproving father of Daniel. Gender: Male; Vocal range: Baritone/Bass
Andrea: The well-to-do fiancé of Daniel. She is entitled by nature and can be a bit jealous of others. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3
Papa Ge: The Demon of Death. He is proud and sly. His menacing ways are often a cause of distress, as he is in control of life and death. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: C3
Agwe: The God of Water. He is strong, clever, and compassionate. Enjoys playing with the rain and ocean. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: B2
Erzulie: The Goddess of Love, beautiful and elegant with a strong belief in the power of love. She has a sympathetic heart. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: C#5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble: Gossipers, Peasants, and Storytellers
Presented in collaboration with Mosaic Arts Collective
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy
Directed by Nki Calloway and Amanda Snead
Choreographed by Amanda Snead
Performances: December 6-8, 12-15, 2024
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, October 6 & 7, 6:00pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Tuesday, October 8, 6:00pm, SCT Ops Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, yet instrumental tracks are accepted. If using an accompanist, please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Free Audition Workshops:
When: Saturday, September 14, 6:00-9:00pm & Sunday, September 29, 2:00-5:00pm
Where: Creamery Arts Center, 411 N Sherman Parkway
What to Expect: These Mosaic Arts Collective led workshops are a tool for those who could use guidance in the audition process. They are not required and are truly in place to help you be as prepared as possible for audition day. You’ll learn an audition song, dance, and will take turns reading select pieces from the script. If you have your own audition song, please bring your sheet music or track on your phone. Attend one or both workshops. We hope to see you there.
Roles:
Note: Due to COVID, the run of Mosaic Arts Collective’s 2022 production of Once on This Island was cut short. As a result, returning cast members have been invited to callbacks. The roles of Asaka, Tonton Julian & Daniel have already been cast.
Little Ti Moune: Young version of Ti Moune, our story’s protagonist
Mama Euralie: Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. She is fearful of social status and greatly protective of her family. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: B4; Vocal range bottom: Gb3
Tonton Julian: Ti Moune’s adoptive father. Filled with courage that is fueled by the love for his wife and daughter. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: A2
Ti Moune: Our story’s protagonist. A peasant girl who has been adopted, she is an island girl with much curiosity and energy. Earnest and romantic about all creatures. Falls tragically in love with Daniel. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: G3
Armand: An ambitious but careless Frenchman who first came to the island. He is wealthy and protective, and the stern, disapproving father of Daniel. Gender: Male; Vocal range: Baritone/Bass
Andrea: The well-to-do fiancé of Daniel. She is entitled by nature and can be a bit jealous of others. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: B3
Papa Ge: The Demon of Death. He is proud and sly. His menacing ways are often a cause of distress, as he is in control of life and death. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: C3
Agwe: The God of Water. He is strong, clever, and compassionate. Enjoys playing with the rain and ocean. Gender: Male; Vocal range top: E4; Vocal range bottom: B2
Erzulie: The Goddess of Love, beautiful and elegant with a strong belief in the power of love. She has a sympathetic heart. Gender: Female; Vocal range top: C#5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble: Gossipers, Peasants, and Storytellers
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Based on a story by Larry L. King
Directed and choreographed by Logan Torbet
Performances: February 14-16, 20-23, 27-March 2, 2024
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: January 5, 2025
Auditions: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, November 17, 18 & 19, 2024, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
Miss Mona Stangley (alto, 35 - 55) – The madam of the house. She runs a tight ship and as a
result, a successful business. She’s seen enough of life to know what to expect from other people, and she dares not allow herself to be disappointed in others.
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (baritone, 35-55) – The sheriff who has had a long-standing relationship with the Chicken Ranch and Miss Mona. His compulsiveness leads to the ultimate downfall of Mona and the Ranch. A good ole boy who grows tired of the hypocrisy of others.
Melvin P. Thorpe (baritone, 30-55) – The media “watchdog” who helps bring the trouble to the Chicken Ranch.
Jewel (mezzo, 30-55) – The housekeeper of the Chicken Ranch, she is Miss Mona’s right hand.
Governor (45-65) – The Texas governor who eventually orders the closure of the Chicken Ranch.
Doatsy Mae (alto, 30-55) – A waitress in the town who has known about the Chicken Ranch for years, has no issue with it or Miss Mona.
Angel (mezzo, 22-35) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she presents herself as a more experienced working girl. Eventually joins the rest of the working girls.
Shy (mezzo, 18-27) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she is young and inexperienced, she is running away from something. Eventually joins the rest of the working girls.
Ensemble – Fill out the remaining roles, including the “working girls,” Aggies, Senator Wingwoah, Edsel Mackey, C.J. Scruggs, Mayor Rufus Poindexter, Thorpe’s Chorus, and additional supporting roles.
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Based on a story by Larry L. King
Directed and choreographed by Logan Torbet
Performances: February 14-16, 20-23, 27-March 2, 2024
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: January 5, 2025
Auditions: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, November 17, 18 & 19, 2024, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
Miss Mona Stangley (alto, 35 - 55) – The madam of the house. She runs a tight ship and as a
result, a successful business. She’s seen enough of life to know what to expect from other people, and she dares not allow herself to be disappointed in others.
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (baritone, 35-55) – The sheriff who has had a long-standing relationship with the Chicken Ranch and Miss Mona. His compulsiveness leads to the ultimate downfall of Mona and the Ranch. A good ole boy who grows tired of the hypocrisy of others.
Melvin P. Thorpe (baritone, 30-55) – The media “watchdog” who helps bring the trouble to the Chicken Ranch.
Jewel (mezzo, 30-55) – The housekeeper of the Chicken Ranch, she is Miss Mona’s right hand.
Governor (45-65) – The Texas governor who eventually orders the closure of the Chicken Ranch.
Doatsy Mae (alto, 30-55) – A waitress in the town who has known about the Chicken Ranch for years, has no issue with it or Miss Mona.
Angel (mezzo, 22-35) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she presents herself as a more experienced working girl. Eventually joins the rest of the working girls.
Shy (mezzo, 18-27) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she is young and inexperienced, she is running away from something. Eventually joins the rest of the working girls.
Ensemble – Fill out the remaining roles, including the “working girls,” Aggies, Senator Wingwoah, Edsel Mackey, C.J. Scruggs, Mayor Rufus Poindexter, Thorpe’s Chorus, and additional supporting roles.
POTUS
Or, Behind Every Great Dumb*ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Karen A. Sabo
Performances: April 25-27, May 1-4, 2025
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals: March 9-13 & March 23-April 24, 2025
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, February 16 & 17, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Tuesday, February 18, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles (7 women):
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. Actors should be female-identifying or non-binary. Age is flexible. Beauty is subjective. So long as all are fast, fierce, and f***ing hilarious. Actors should be comfortable with strong language and content.
Harriet (40s-60s, any ethnicity) Chief of Staff. A political bulldog who has chosen every aspect of her life, appearance, and personality in service of her career; lives and dies by the polls; starts the play at a seven and skyrockets from there; everything is a means to an end.
Jean (late 30s-60s, any ethnicity) Press secretary. A hawk in a turtleneck; a high-strung, quick-witted woman who can handle any pressroom and sterilize any scandal; a single working mother whose pristine life is threatened only by her knee-weakening attraction to disastrous sexual partners - one, in particular; Harriet’s more polished and more tactful counterpart; think CJ from The West Wing, but with more bite, cynicism, and learned paranoia.
Chris (late 20s-50s, Black) A journalist. Overburdened, under-slept, postpartum, newly divorced, on the brink of irrelevancy; a dogged reporter with much to gain and everything to lose.
Bernadette (late 30s-60s, White) President's sister. A total trash fire; strife and mayhem; a coked-up tornado with raw sexual charisma, fiery temper, and fantastic sense of humor; Jean's kryptonite.
Margaret (late 40s-70s, Black) The First Lady. An impeccable combination of high fashion, corporate experience, and legal savvy; regal, sophisticated, brimming with bitterness and pent-up rage; goes for the jugular.
Dusty (20s-30s, any ethnicity) President's Plaything. A glowing, curious, sex-positive girl with a multitude of skills and a bright future! Loves civic duty! Loves democracy! Determined to make the world better!
Stephanie (20s-50s, any ethnicity) Secretary. Obedient and diminutive, terrified of failure and perpetually on the edge of a nervous breakdown; deeply brilliant, crippled by her own imposter syndrome; so much potential energy and range just waiting to be set free.
Or, Behind Every Great Dumb*ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Karen A. Sabo
Performances: April 25-27, May 1-4, 2025
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals: March 9-13 & March 23-April 24, 2025
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, February 16 & 17, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy, Ste D
Callbacks: Tuesday, February 18, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles (7 women):
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. Actors should be female-identifying or non-binary. Age is flexible. Beauty is subjective. So long as all are fast, fierce, and f***ing hilarious. Actors should be comfortable with strong language and content.
Harriet (40s-60s, any ethnicity) Chief of Staff. A political bulldog who has chosen every aspect of her life, appearance, and personality in service of her career; lives and dies by the polls; starts the play at a seven and skyrockets from there; everything is a means to an end.
Jean (late 30s-60s, any ethnicity) Press secretary. A hawk in a turtleneck; a high-strung, quick-witted woman who can handle any pressroom and sterilize any scandal; a single working mother whose pristine life is threatened only by her knee-weakening attraction to disastrous sexual partners - one, in particular; Harriet’s more polished and more tactful counterpart; think CJ from The West Wing, but with more bite, cynicism, and learned paranoia.
Chris (late 20s-50s, Black) A journalist. Overburdened, under-slept, postpartum, newly divorced, on the brink of irrelevancy; a dogged reporter with much to gain and everything to lose.
Bernadette (late 30s-60s, White) President's sister. A total trash fire; strife and mayhem; a coked-up tornado with raw sexual charisma, fiery temper, and fantastic sense of humor; Jean's kryptonite.
Margaret (late 40s-70s, Black) The First Lady. An impeccable combination of high fashion, corporate experience, and legal savvy; regal, sophisticated, brimming with bitterness and pent-up rage; goes for the jugular.
Dusty (20s-30s, any ethnicity) President's Plaything. A glowing, curious, sex-positive girl with a multitude of skills and a bright future! Loves civic duty! Loves democracy! Determined to make the world better!
Stephanie (20s-50s, any ethnicity) Secretary. Obedient and diminutive, terrified of failure and perpetually on the edge of a nervous breakdown; deeply brilliant, crippled by her own imposter syndrome; so much potential energy and range just waiting to be set free.
DISASTER!
The 70's Disaster Movie...Musical!
By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick
Concept by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci
Additional Material by Drew Geraci
Performances: June 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, 2025
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: May 4, 2025
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, April 28 & 29, 2025, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Callbacks: Tuesday, April 30, 2025, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition.
Chad (mid-30s-mid-40s) A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player but is still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice up to B4.
Scott (30s) Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice up to B4.
Ted (40s) A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type. Pop voice to G4. Mix to B4.
Marianne (30s) An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt up to F#5 (sustained).
Tony (40s-50s) A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer. Sings up to Ab4.
Jackie (30s-early 40s) An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Sings up to D5.
Ben / Lisa (played by a young boy, 10-13) 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 hybrid.
Sister Mary Downey (30s-50s) Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt to B5. Guitar ability a plus.
Shirley (50s-60s) Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress. Sings to B4.
Maury (50s-60s) Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband. Sings to G4.
Levora Verona (30s-50s, Black) A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt to E5, soprano/gospel notes above that.
Ensemble Men (20s-40s) Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed.
Ensemble Women (20s-40s) Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, wide range of dance skills.
The 70's Disaster Movie...Musical!
By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick
Concept by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci
Additional Material by Drew Geraci
Performances: June 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, 2025
Venue: Historic Fox Theatre
Rehearsals Begin: May 4, 2025
Auditions: Sunday & Monday, April 28 & 29, 2025, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Callbacks: Tuesday, April 30, 2025, 6:30pm, SCT Operations Center
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition.
Chad (mid-30s-mid-40s) A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player but is still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice up to B4.
Scott (30s) Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice up to B4.
Ted (40s) A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type. Pop voice to G4. Mix to B4.
Marianne (30s) An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt up to F#5 (sustained).
Tony (40s-50s) A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer. Sings up to Ab4.
Jackie (30s-early 40s) An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Sings up to D5.
Ben / Lisa (played by a young boy, 10-13) 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 hybrid.
Sister Mary Downey (30s-50s) Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt to B5. Guitar ability a plus.
Shirley (50s-60s) Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress. Sings to B4.
Maury (50s-60s) Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband. Sings to G4.
Levora Verona (30s-50s, Black) A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt to E5, soprano/gospel notes above that.
Ensemble Men (20s-40s) Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed.
Ensemble Women (20s-40s) Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, wide range of dance skills.
Audition details subject to change.