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Audition and Chorus Sign-Up for Singin' in the Rain (Wetherby Musical Theatre Group)

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We're very excited for our next musical Singin' in the Rain, the classic show featuring fantastic number such as the titular 'Singin' in the Rain', 'Good Morning' and 'Make Them Laugh'. 

Famously a show featuring tap dancing, no cast member (principal or chorus) is required to be able to tap to be in the show.

We can't wait to bring this show to the Engine Shed, Wetherby during February half-term 2027 (performance dates 16-19 February, including two on 19 Feb, a matinee and evening show). 


Please use this form to provide details about yourself in order to register your intent to audition, and to be in the show. Please provide us with as much detail as possible.

As per our audition principles:
- Anyone who wants to audition can do so.
- You don't need to audition to be in the chorus, but we still need to know who is going to be involved, so please fill in the form. Chorus members' roles may vary and could be given singing lines, dance, acting parts.

Auditions are:

- Sunday 22 March 2026, 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 29 March 2026, 2pm - 5pm 

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Question 1.

Please tell us a bit about yourself

Please note that the lowest age we will consider is 14 years old (at time of performance). For anyone aged between 14-17, we are taking expressions of interest for the chorus but cannot guarantee they will be in the production. We will be in touch with anyone between those ages to have a chat.

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Singin' in the Rain Characters
We intend to cast the show as stated below, however we will consider swapping genders of characters if necessary.

All auditionees will have some lines to read. Some Principal roles require a singing and dancing audition, as below. You will receive your audition materials following completion of this form (not immediately, but not long after).

Don Lockwood

  • Male
  • Late 20s to Mid 40s
  • Bb2 - Eb4

A charismatic, suave and energetic leading actor in the Monumental Pictures studio.  He is a romantic who frequently daydreams fantasy scenarios and although he is the straight man he can be very witty in his responses.  He falls for Kathy when she stands up to him and his best friend Cosmo is like a brother.

  • On stage kiss
  • Dance
  • Solo singing

Kathy Selden

  • Female
  • Late 20s to Early 40s
  • G3 - Eb5

A principled, talented and ambitious performer who knows how to stand up for herself.  She is tough, hardworking and incredibly likeable and she is not afraid of or wowed by celebrity.  She is honest and generous but not a pushover and we witness her falling for Don through the show.

  • On stage kiss
  • Dance
  • solo singing

Cosmo Brown

  • Male
  • Late 20s to Mid 40s
  • Bb2 - Ab4

On-set accompanist for silent movie actors and Don's best friend.  He has known Don since they were kids and they are incredibly close.  He is naturally funny and often has cynical, quick responses.  He is very likeable and loyal.

  • Dance
  • Solo singing
  • Physical comedy and potential acrobatics

Lina Lamont

  • Female
  • Late 20s to Mid 40s
  • Bb3 - Db3

Monumental Studios' leading lady opposite Don.  She is a glamourous starlet who believes the Hollywood hype.  She is vain and displays diva-like behaviour, but her nastiness comes across as childish rather than spiteful.  Not very clever, must be played with plenty of humour.

  • Solo singing (purposefully off-key)
  • Annoying voice
  • Physical comedy
  • Gets a custard pie to the face

RF Simpson

  • Male

Head of the studio.  A large, imposing figure with a huge stage presence.  He is afraid of Lina and not the most imaginative man and often serves as the straight man in the scene.

  • No solo singing
  • No dance

Roscoe Dexter

  • Male

The director of The Royal Rascal and The Dualling Cavalier, he is reluctant to embrace talking pictures but is eventually persuaded.  Stressed and frantic at times, he provides a lot of humour to the show.

  • No solo singing
  • No dance
Question 2.

Please tell us about any previous experience you have had in theatre / musical theatre, including any previous roles or shows you've been involved with. 

We'd also like to know if you are happy with movement / dance / choreography.

Don't worry if you haven't had much / any experience, anyone can still audition, this just gives us an idea of stuff you've done before, but it isn't used to determine whether you can audition / what part you may get.

Rod

  • Male

The head of the publicity department at Monumental Pictures.  He is not keen on Lina.

  • Doubles with chorus
     

Zelda Zanders

  • Female

A movie star and socialite, Zelda is Lina's best friend.  She tells Lina about Don and Kathy's relationship and plan to dub Lina's voice.

  • Can double with chorus
     

Dora Bailey

  • Female

Reporter and gossip columnist about celebrity life. Opens the show with a lengthy speech, must be charismatic and clear spoken.

  • Can double with chorus 
     

Production Singer

  • Male

Maurice Chevalier style crooner who sings whilst ladies dance around him.

  • Simple movement required
  • Solo singing
  • Db3 - Ab4
Question 3.

What's your vocal range? (if you're not entirely sure, please answer the next question about vocal parts)
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Question 4.

What vocal part would you normally sing in?

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Question 5.

How would you like to take part?

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Question 6.

Who would you like to audition for?

We will send you the relevant audition materials for the characters you've selected.

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Question 7.

You will be considered against any appropriate roles as part of our audition principals. If you were not successful for the parts you've selected above, would you consider other roles, or the chorus?

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Question 8.

Do you have any additional talents you'd like to tell us about? (such as being able to play instruments, or do a backflip).
Question 9.

Audition strucutre:

Please note that we are asking all non-auditioning chorus members to attend one of the audition dates to take part in the movement workshop.

Week 1 - Sunday 22 March, 2pm - 5pm

Movement workshop for chorus and all parts called on that day. Parts called for auditions:

  • Zelda
  • Lina
  • RF Simpson
  • Roscoe Dexter
  • Rod
  • Dora Bailey
  • Production Singer

Week 2 - Sunday 29 March, 2pm - 5pm

Movement workshop for chorus and all parts called on that day. Parts called for auditions:

  • Don
  • Kathy
  • Cosmo

Please confirm the audition dates you can make. If you cannot make the date for your part as described above we will do our best to make arrangements for you to audition for the part you are wanting to.
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Question 10.

We will be rehearsing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 7:30pm - 10pm. Rehearsals start towards the end of May 2026.

As we get closer to the show week we will also be adding in Sunday afternoons (or evenings). Are you available these days?

In January 2027, we will be looking to get a couple of rehearsals in the Engine Shed to help people become familiar with the space. This might include Thursday during the day.


(We accept that holidays and sickness will mean that some people will not be available for every rehearsal, but we ask you attend as many rehearsals as possible).

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Question 11.

We will be performing Singin' in the Rain at The Engine Shed in Wetherby between Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 Febraury. This includes a matinee performance on Friday 19. This means that you will need to be available during the day, as well as the evenings.

All cast will be required for both tech and dress rehearsals which will be on Sunday 14 February and Monday 15 February respectively.

Can you confirm your availability for the whole of show week?

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Question 12.

Would you be willing to alter your appearance if it was required for a role?

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