Audition Info
AUDITION DATES FOR our 93rd season!
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
AUDITIONERS:
Please read everything before filling out the digital audition form.
https://www.theaterforms.com/DramaGroup/Matilda/auditionform/
May 6th and May 8th
30 Minute Slots - 10 auditioners per slot
6:00-6:30 - Youth 8-13
6:30-7:00 - Youth 8-13
7:00-7:30 - Youth 8-13
7:30-8:00 - Adults 14 and older
8:00-8:30 - Adults 14 and older
8:30-9:00 - Adults 14 and older
9:00-9:30 - Adults 14 and older
WHAT TO PREPARE
Character Breakdown
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vvxrDBTctyl3TJSZJ_UHfdYt0JPptSoZcEiTrKEeylo/edit?usp=sharing
SINGING
16-32 Bars of a song of your choice (NOT from the show) in the styles of Jazz, Contemporary Musical Theatre, or Traditional Musical Theatre. Find a style similar to the character(s) you are most interested in.
Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
A cappella singing will not be permitted.
READING
Please select a line to recite from these provided lines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xee42E99zyp9TQ8PcZsFQF60gDZPefQ32dOUfNdhEXc/edit?usp=sharing
DANCING
Everyone auditioning will learn the dance.
Youth Dance Video - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A9EY17I2x-jaaj8Y9Ytfx_eMGynWn_fs?usp=sharing
Adult Dance Video - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eXYTNEA5lIaflR9qhoJxejsN2xo9UAPD?usp=sharing
DANCES WILL NOT BE TAUGHT AT AUDITIONS
YOU MUST LEARN THEM PRIOR TO YOUR AUDITION.
If you have any questions please email dgvicepres@gmail.com
REHEARSALS
Click on Staff Calendar below and go to months May- August 2025
MEAN GIRLS TEEN EDITION
AUDITION INFO
To audition for our production, you must be between the ages of 14 and 18.
Fill out a digital audition form here: https://www.theaterforms.com/DramaGroup/MeanGirls/auditionform/
Auditions will be on May 15th between 5 and 9 pm; 20 auditioners per 60-minute time slot.
Callbacks will be on May 17th at 5:00 pm
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: There is a time slot listed for Friday, May 16th. This is for video submissions only.
Rehearsals will begin June 9th and will run Monday through Friday from 3 to 5. As we get closer to tech week, some days may run longer (no later than 6).
Performances are July 18 at 7:30, July 19 at 2 and 7:30, and July 20 at 2.
There is a $100 participation fee to be in this production. PLEASE do not let this discourage you from auditioning if that is not within your budget. We can discuss what your options are.
Due to the content of this show, the characters of Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Cady, and Aaron will be highly preferred to be played by an actor who is at least 16.
Bring in 32 bars (a minute to a minute and 15 seconds) of a song in the style of the show. Please do not sing from the show. There will not be an accompanist at auditions so please email a track for your song to actorthomasmcmahon@gmail.com either precut to your specific cut or with a time to start, with the subject line “Your name - Mean Girls”.
There will be a dance audition that you will have to learn via the videos provided. Please come with the dance as performance-ready as possible as we will not be teaching the dance at auditions.
If we need you for callbacks, a list will be sent out with the materials we need you to prepare. Not receiving a callback does not mean you are not cast.
If you have any questions, please email the director at actorthomasmcmahon@gmail.com
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Please bring a current photo that we may keep. You will be asked to fill out a Theatre Resume, with any prior experience...though none is required.
All auditions are held at the Milord Studio Theatre. 330 West 202nd Street—Chicago Heights, IL. 60411
Covid protocols set forth by CDC and State of Illinois for indoor spaces will be followed as well as protective guidelines followed by the League of Chicago theatres.
Drama or Comedy – Be prepared to read from the script.
Musical – Check the specific show auditions for information on what to prepare. You will need to bring sheet music (in your key) for our accompanist. Be prepared to read from the script - and wear comfortable clothes/shoes for a dance/movement audition, conducted by the Choreographer.
The Drama Group is a community theatre. Actors – These are non-paid/non-equity shows. The Drama Group promotes diversity in casting. Performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, sizes, racial identities, physical abilities, gender identities (and/or non-conforming) are encouraged to audition.
NOT THE PERFORMING TYPE? WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR BACKSTAGE HELP.
Set Builders / Painters / Make-Up & Hair People / Seamstresses / Lighting People / Sound People / Stage Crew / Prop People / Decor People / Photographers & MORE!
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