The Beverly Theatre Guild – Singin’ in the Rain
Audition Location: CHICAGO IL
Audition Category: Theater
Chicago, IL: The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is excited to announce auditions for its 63rd season opener, Singin’ in the Rain. This beloved classic is scheduled to be performed on October 17, 18 and 19, 2025, at the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, home of BTG.
Singin’ in the Rain will be staged by veteran Director Fred Eberle, with Assistant Direction by Sheilah O’Grady-Krajniak. Music Director Sharon Mason will be teaming with Associate Music Director Michael Barr-Schinzel to bring the music to life. The choreography will be done by Northwestern alum Erin Soko. This popular show for all ages is being produced by Jean Friend and Camika Harding.
Auditions are scheduled for Monday, August 11th and Tuesday, August 12th at the Baer Theater, 2153 West 111th Street in Chicago. Callbacks will be held on August 13th, if necessary. Detailed information, character descriptions, and the sign-up schedule can be found at https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/dgbjq.
The Beverly Theatre Guild is Chicago’s longest running community theatre company. BTG shows are performed at the Baer Theater, a 425-seat venue with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located at 2153 West 111th Street on the campus of the Morgan Park Academy. Information on BTG may be found at beverlytheatreguild.org.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Screenplay by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN
Songs by NACIO HERB BROWN and ARTHUR FREED
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
(Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen)
Produced by Arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.
Singin’ In the Rain – Characters with vocal requirement:
Kathy Selden – Mezzo-Soprano – MUST BE ABLE TO TAP
An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina’s speaking and singing voice.
Gender: female
Age: early to mid 20s.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Don Lockwood – Baritone – MUST BE ABLE TO TAP
A suave Hollywood actor and dancer. Cosmo’s best friend and Lina’s regular co-star.
Gender: male
Age: late 20s to mid 30s
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Cosmo Brown – Tenor – MUST BE ABLE TO TAP
A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don’s best friend and former dance partner.
Gender: male
Age: late 20s to mid 30s
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Lina Lamont – Mezzo-Soprano
A slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don’s regular co-star.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Production Singer – Tenor
The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures’ first movie musical.
Gender: male
Age: open
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Ensemble – Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Movie Stars, Film Crew, Actors, includes Young Don, Young Cosmo, Olga Mara, Mary Margaret, Dora Bailey
Either Gender
CHARACTERS WITHOUT VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Zelda Zanders – no vocal requirements
A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina’s friend and informant.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
R.F. Simpson – no vocal requirements
A successful, magnanimous film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 65
Roscoe Dexter – no vocal requirements
A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Rod – no vocal requirements
An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Miss Dinsmore – no vocal requirements
Lina’s vocal coach. She is the “mother hen” type with caring affection for the younger performers.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 70
Submission Instructions:
Auditions will take place on Monday, August 11, and Tuesday, August 12, with callbacks on Wednesday, August 13, if necessary.
We will notify you via text, email, or phone call if you are needed for a callback.
All auditions will be held at the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago. Street parking is available on 111th St, or in the Lot that can be accessed off 112th St. You can enter the building from 111th St or the MPA courtyard. Please Note: There are several similar addresses and titles in the area, so be sure you are coming to the right place!
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your assigned slot to fill out paperwork and bring a list or calendar with your conflicts.
Please prepare 16- 32 bars of a song from the show, or a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music or recorded accompaniment. No a cappella singing auditions will be allowed.
This is a singing AND dancing audition. Wear comfortable clothing for dancing and bring tap shoes if you have them.
SELECT ONLY ONE SLOT. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact a producer at sitrproducers@beverlytheatreguild.org.
Video submissions are accepted. Please send your video to:
sitrproducers@beverlytheatreguild.org no later than August 10th.
Rehearsals will begin on August 17. There is a $40 production fee for materials, costumes, etc. This fee is waived if you are a Beverly Theatre Guild member in good standing. To join or renew, please visit our website at Beverlytheatreguild.org.
Sign up for an audition slot at https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/dgbjq
Email for Submissions (Will be used for talent submissions)
sitrproducers@beverlytheatreguild.org
Payment: Non-Paid
