Description:

BrightSide Theatre is Booking Auditions for Mamma Mia!
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus, Book by Catherine Johnson
Directed by BrightSide Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass
Musically Directed by Rex Meyer, Choreographed by Jeni Donahue

BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to submit/attend every audition.

Seeking strong actor/singers that are 18+ years of age. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to audition as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer. The role of Tayna Cresham-Leigh has been precast. Actors must be fully vaccinated before Mon 1/23/22 for consideration (Must show proof at auditions)

Audition Date and Time: Sunday, February 6 and Monday, February 7 6pm-10pm
Callbacks: Thursday, February 10 6pm-10pm

Auditions and Callbacks: The Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St, Naperville, IL 60540
Rehearsals: BrightSide Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 4953 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tech/Performances: The Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St, Naperville, IL 60540

Character Type/Restrictions:
Donna Sheridan: Free-spirited, former lead singer in a group called "Donna and the Dynamos". After having her daughter, Sophie, now owns and runs a hotel on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Must move well.
Gender: Female
Mezzo-Soprano/Alto
Vocal range: E3 - A5

Sophie Sheridan: A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Must move well.
Gender: Female
Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range F#3 - E5

Sam Carmichael: May be Sophie's father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful American architect. Actor who sings
Gender: Male
Baritone
Vocal range: D3 -Ab4

Bill Austin: May be Sophie's father. An Australian travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny.
Gender: Male
Baritone
Vocal range: Bb2 - F#4

Harry Bright: May be Sophie's father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, "Head Banger" youthful self. An actor who sings.
Gender: Male
Tenor/Baritone
Vocal range: C#3 - F#4

Sky: Sophie's fiance. Athletic - has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna's taverna and marry Sophie. Must move well
Gender: Male
Tenor/Baritone
Vocal range: Eb3 - D5

Rosie Mulligan: A former singer in the "Dynamos" who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She's confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic timing actor who sings. Must move well.
Gender: Female
Alto
Vocal range: E3 - D5

Ali: Sophie's friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie
Gender: Female
Mezz-Soprano
Vocal range: G3 - D5

Lisa: Sophie's friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should sing and dance well.
Gender: Female
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range: G3 - Db5

Pepper: Sky's friend and groomsman. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus.
Gender: Male
Tenor/Baritone
Vocal range: A4 - F5

Eddie: Another friend and groomsman of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. A dancer role.
Gender: Male
Tenor/Baritone

Ensemble: Strong actors/singers who are skilled dancers. The ensemble plays a wide variety of roles.
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Bass