AUDITIONS: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

AUDITIONS: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Text by John Cameron Mitchell, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask

Directed by Angela I. Cruz

AUDITION DATES:  Aug. 13 – 15, 2024

• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
• Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
• Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

PERFORMANCE DATES:  Oct. 12 – Nov. 16, 2024

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

AUTHOR: Text by John Cameron Mitchell

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask

DIRECTOR: Angela Cruz

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear

CHOREOGRAPHER: 

RUN:  October 12, 2024 – November 16, 2024 

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call: 

Dates: Tuesday, Aug. 13 & Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

Times: 7pm – 11pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Aug. 17, 2024, Sat. Noon – 4pm.

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Aug. 19: Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, 

Sat. 11am – 5pm. (Possible Sunday, 5pm – 9pm if needed and will be advised in advance notice.) Schedule is subject to change with advance notice.

(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Please bring 16 bars of a musical theatre or rock song in style of the show (an accompanist will be provided.) Please do not sing from the show. You will need to bring your own sheet music for your audition song. All auditioners will need to sing with the accompanist – no a capella or recorded tracks.

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

Hedwig is an “internationally ignored song stylist”, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just “an angry inch.” This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by a hard-rocking band.”

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

GENERAL NOTE: Both characters must have the stamina to carry the show from start to finish while rarely leaving the stage. 

This show contains graphic language and adult themes.

We will be casting two sets of casts for this show, which will alternate on different weekends of the run.  The dates of which cast will perform when will be TBD.

HEDWIG (Lead. Transfemme or non-binary performers, 18-40 to play late 20s-Early 40s. Ethnicity open).  Hedwig is a struggling, queer nightlife performer who is on a journey to find her other half. She is grunge; a dreamer who has been disillusioned by broken relationships. Seeking a captivating and energetic performer who is comfortable in their body and who can dexterously shift from persona to persona (Hedwig’s mother, husband, rock icon ex-lover, Tommy Gnosis.) (Role requires a German/Eastern European Accent. Very strong rock/pop/soul/R&B tenor. Vocal range: A2 to B4)

PLEASE NOTE: the role of Hedwig deals with references to sexual abuse, the body, and genital-centered discussions of gender. Performs outside the gender binary.

There is partial nudity and intimacy that can be adjusted to the comfort level of the performer.

YITZHAK (Supporting. Female or non-binary performers, 18-30, to play late 20s-30s. Ethnicity open.) Hedwig’s partner in crime. Yitzhak is a phenomenal entertainer on their own and is currently Hedwig’s backup singer. They are punk, grunge, with a hint of queer glamor. Bound by the constraints of traditional masculinity but longs to explore a more feminine side. Seeking adventurous and uninhibited performers with strong comedic timing. Ability to play basic percussion instruments (tambourine, maracas, etc,) is a plus. (Role requires a Balkan/Eastern European Accent. Any body type. Strong rock/pop/soul/R&B vocalist.  Vocal range: high belt, D4 to A5)

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: