AUDITIONS

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Information on the auditions for “Carrie” , is listed below.  Please review the material below and sign up for an audition time slot.  Music for the auditions is available below.

Reading Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of Carrie the Musical on June 25 from 6 – 10 pm. The theater is located at 4350 Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter.

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Carrie the Musical. Please download, print out and complete the audition form below. Audition materials are below as well.
*FYI…Audition ages are 16 years of age and older.
Callbacks are scheduled for June 30 from 6 – 10 pm and will start with a dance audition. Not everyone will be called back to dance. We will then proceed with cold readings and additional singing if needed.

Here is the Audition Form

Carrie Audition Form (1)

Here is the Audition Sign up Genius 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FACAC22AAF5C34-64448785-carrie

VOCAL AUDITION INFORMATION

Please use the Google Drive link below to access the audition materials, including PDFs, vocal tracks, and instrumental tracks.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_41EnRqLrQK5plOCTvN9ZXd758Ry4N6Y?usp=sharing

Auditionees should prepare the following selections based on the role(s) they are interested in:

• Carrie White: Song #3 – “Carrie”
• Margaret White: Song #5 – “And Eve Was Weak”
• Female Roles: Song #9 – “Once You See”
• Male Roles: Song #8 – “Dreamer in Disguise”

Please come to auditions with your music fully memorized. We will be evaluating not only vocal ability, but also storytelling and character choices through song. Being off-book will allow you to focus on acting and connecting with the material rather than reading the music.

Vocal and instrumental rehearsal tracks have been provided to help you prepare. We encourage performers to become comfortable with both the music and the emotional journey of their selected piece before audition day.

If you have any questions regarding the music auditions, please reach out to Charles Troxel (charlestroxel75@gmail.com) before your audition date.

Character Breakdown

Carrie White (must appear high school age)
Carrie is a painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates’ cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother’s strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful – then vengeful – swan. Vocally, a strong belt is required, as well as a lyrical sweetness. Additionally, strong acting skills are required.

Margaret White (30 – 50)
A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening.

Sue Snell
Smart and popular, Sue has a crisis of conscience after participating in a cruel act of bullying. This show is taken from her point of view, being the only survivor. Strong acting and a sweet, yet strong voice required.

Tommy Ross
Popular athlete, valedictorian and boyfriend to Sue, Tommy has a quirky, sensitive side. Vocally needs a good range(tenor/high baritone).

Chris Hargensen

Rich, spoiled rotten and wickedly funny. She believes the rules don’t apply to her, and has serious daddy and anger management issues. Pop rock style voice with good range and belt.

Billy Nolan
Chris’ bad boy boyfriend. As a sixth year senior, Billy gets in plenty of trouble, with a wise-mouth that has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. He is easily manipulated by his girlfriend Chris. Wailing rocker style voice.

Miss Gardner (30-40)
PE teacher that takes on a fairy godmother type role with Carrie. She can be a strong disciplinarian if necessary, and tries to be protective of Carrie. Warm, strong voice (Alto/Mezzo)

Mr. Stephens (30-50)
Well intentioned English Teacher and guidance counselor. This role doubles as the Reverend Bliss.

Norma
Bitchy, gossipy and a shameless suck-up to authority. Norma is second in command to Chris, the queen bee.

Frieda
Sue’s brainy pal. Easy going, get along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer.

Helen
Giggly and easily shocked, her immaturity and need to belong make her the perfect example of the herd mentality.

George
Tommy’s jock wingman since childhood. George idolizes him…perhaps a little too much.

Stokes

A bit of a nerd, he’s happy to be included as one of Tommy’s posse.

Freddy
The wise cracking class clown and yearbook photographer, he can’t believe any girl would ever give him the time of day.