Audition to be a part of our Winter 2024 production – Victor Herbert’s operetta Babes in Toyland, running from December 6 to 21 2024 with director Robert Hockenberry and music director Guy Russo. Auditions are available in-person through our online audition form (see below).
We believe in and strive for inclusion, diversity, and representation in casting and encourage actors of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, and body types to audition.
In-person auditions:
Thursday, September 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and
Sunday, September 22nd from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Location:
The Pittsburgh Savoyards (Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center)
523 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202
Before your audition:
Prepare no more than two minutes of a song that best showcases your voice. Opera (in English), Operetta, or more Traditional (not pop) Broadway recommended.
You may also be asked to do a cold reading.
Please fill out our digital audition form ahead of time and be sure to indicate which time slot or slots you are available. We will compile the responses into a final schedule and contact you about your scheduled audition time. Walk ups will be seen if time allows.
Please bring:
- Sheet music for our accompanist (and a second copy for yourself if not memorized).
- Resume and head-shot, if available.
Available Roles
Silas Barnaby – male, 30+, non-singer. The main villain, after his niece and nephew’s fortune while trying to marry Alan’s girlfriend Mary.
Alan – male, tenor, teens-30. Nephew of Barnaby, the main male love interest
Jane – female, soprano, teens-30. Alan’s twin, unaware her uncle is evil. Finds love of her own
Contrary Mary – female, soprano, teens-30. Oldest daughter of widow piper and main female love interest.
The Widow Piper – female, mezzo, 30+. Widowed mother of 14, wants Mary to marry Barnaby.
Roderigo – male, baritone. any age. A bungling villain sidekick.
Gonzorgo – male, baritone. any age. A big-hearted bungling villain sidekick.
Delancy Marmaduke – male, tenor 30+. Builder of the world’s best marionettes.
Grumio – male, tenor, 20s+. The loveable apprentice of the Master Toymaker.
The Master Toymaker – male, 30+, non-singer. A kindly appearing but secretly evil and bitter builder of toys.
Little Bo-Peep – female, soprano, teens-30. An easily distracted shepherdess.
Jack – male, child-teen, minimal singing. Jill’s twin.
Jill – female, child-teen, minimal singing. Jack’s twin.
Sallie Waters – female, soprano, teen. A romantic young woman.
Little Boy Blue – male, child, minimal singing. A precocious kid.
Little Miss Muffet – female, alto, teens-20s. Has a fear of spiders.
Moth Queen – female, any age, non-singer. The ruler of the forest.
Little Red Riding Hood – female, soprano, teen. A sweet woman.
Hilda – female, 20s-50s, non-singer. The maid of the Piper family.
Several other small Mother Goose character roles
Ensemble
Some adult roles are non-singing, and there are also several roles available for children (must be old enough to read).
Contact
For questions about auditions, email auditions@pittsburghsavoyards.org or call: 412-734-8476 (voice mail).
