Escape to Margaritaville
Grand Theatre: Home of The Road Company has announced auditions for “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville.”
The theater is located at 405 S Main St, Williamstown, NJ, United States, New Jersey and open auditions will be held for “Escape to Margaritaville” on Auditions October 22 & 23.
The Grand Theatre, known as the home of The Road Company, stands as a cultural cornerstone that brings the magic of live theater to its community. Located at the heart of the town, the Grand Theatre serves as a hub for artistic expression, hosting a diverse range of performances that cater to audiences of all ages. As the dedicated home of The Road Company, the theater showcases a dynamic repertoire of plays, musicals, and theatrical productions, engaging audiences with compelling narratives and captivating performances. With its historic charm and state-of-the-art facilities, the Grand Theatre creates an immersive experience, transporting attendees to different worlds and allowing them to connect with stories on a profound level. Through its commitment to the arts and its role as a platform for local talents, the Grand Theatre remains a cherished institution that enriches the cultural fabric of the community and offers a space for creativity and imagination to flourish.
About the show:
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. Join Tully and the inhabitants of a small Caribbean bar as they woo the visitors and brave the hurricane season in this hilarious, heartwarming musical – the beach party you’ve been waiting for!
Director: Matt Dell’Olio
Producer: Lauri Hudson
Music Direction: Ruslan Odintsov
Choreographer: Tom Shaw, Jr.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 7pm-10pm
Monday, October 23rd, 2023 @ 7pm-10pm
Callbacks (by invitation only) Wednesday, October 25th @ 7pm
The Road Company is looking for non-equity actors for its upcoming production of “Escape to Margaritaville” (A small stipend will be paid based on opening night sales.)
Auditions for Escape to Margaritaville at The Road Company Theatre will take place on Sunday, October 22nd and Monday October 23rd with Callbacks on Wednesday, October 25th at 405 S Main Street, Williamstown NJ, 08094. Please complete and submit this form prior to your attendance at the audition.
Rehearsals will begin October 29th, 2023.
Rehearsal Days: Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays
Performance Dates: January 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th February 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 2024
WHAT TO PREPARE:
16-32 Bars in the style of the show. Be prepared to stay and dance.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
TULLY – (Male, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Tenor – B2-C5
Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He’s completely content with the life he’s chosen as the singer at a tropical resort, until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills are useful.
RACHEL – (Female, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Soprano – A3-F#5
Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do the same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan.
TAMMY – (Female, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Soprano – B3-F5
Loyal friend to Rachel. Cheerful and always ready for a good time. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiancé, Chadd. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life.
BRICK – (Male, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor – A2-C5
The Margaritaville Hotel & Bar’s bartender. Has a big heart and is a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful. Willing to put himself out there emotionally and is able to admit when he’s scared.
MARLEY – (Female, age 40-50) Vocal Range: Soprano – G#3-G#5
No-nonsense and assertive with a sharp sense of humor. She runs the Margaritaville Hotel & Bar and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and
J.D. Speaks with an island accent.J.D – (Male, age 60-70) Vocal Range: Baritone – G2-D4
A funny, endearing older man who always has a parrot on his shoulder. He’s losing his vision and his hearing, but won’t acknowledge it. A good-natured drunkard, he’s always writing his memoirs on bar napkins and, as it turns out, he’s lived a full life.
Jamal – (Male, age 21-40) Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor
Works as both the dishwasher and masseuse at the resort. Fancies himself a real Don Juan. Speaks with an island accent. Speaks with an island accent.
ENSEMBLE – All genders and ethnicities with a broad set of age ranges; these characters will range from islanders to tourists to wedding guests. There will be lots to do within this ensemble and many folks will still have featured dialogue and vocal lines. They are the heart and soul of the show that help keep all of the action moving!
Audition Form: https://forms.gle/nme8YrAnkXhYc2y79
For questions regarding audition, please email RCAuditions99@gmal.com
