2017 2018 NEW AUSTRALIAN TOUR AUDITION INFORMATION AND CASTING BRIEF Set on a tiny, mythical Greek island, MAMMA MIA! interweaves 22 of ABBA's best loved songs into a funny and infectious tale of a feisty mother, and her soon-to-bewed daughter, who is searching for the father she never knew. MAMMA MIA! is a heart-warming musical love story that crosses continents and delights generations. Music & Lyrics: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Book: Catherine Johnson Producers: Michael Coppel, Louise Withers, Linda Bewick Director: Gary Young Musical Supervisor: Stephen Amos Choreographer: Tom Hodgson AUDITIONS Auditions Round 1 Sydney - 13 Feb - 16 Feb 2017 Melbourne - 17 Feb - 18 Feb & 20 Feb - 21 Feb 2017 Auditions Round 2 Sydney - 6 March & 7 March 2017 Melbourne - 8 March & 9 March 2017 Audition Finals (Location TBA) 10 March & 11 March 2017 Information correct as at 21 st November 2016 1
REHEARSALS Commence October 2017 either w/c 9 October 2017 or w/c 16 October 2017. Starting date and city to be advised. TOUR DATES The premiere season commences in Canberra on or about Friday 24 th November 2017 to then be followed by proposed seasons in other capital cities including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and others to be announced. Contracts will be Run of Play Australia. SUGGESTIONS Please email suggestions to info@lynneruthvencasting.com Attach photos and CV s of all those suggested. Indicate which audition city for each person. Artists must be available for all of the audition process. All suggestions must be in by close of business the 2 nd Dec 2016. ROLES SOPHIE (Female) Leading role Early to mid 20s. Donna's daughter. She is bright and beautiful, sometimes a dreamer and sometimes a wild child. Strong pop belt to Eb. ALI (Female) Featured role. Early to mid 20s. Sophie's friend. Character girl. Has a healthy cynicism about men! Strong belt to C Sharp, good Soprano an advantage. Good Mover/dancer LISA (Female) Featured role. Early to mid 20s. Sophie's friend. Happy-go-lucky, impulsive. Contrast to Sophie and Ali.. Strong belt to C Sharp, good Soprano an advantage. Good mover/dancer Information correct as at 21 st November 2016 2
DONNA (Female) Leading role Late 30s / early 40s. Attractive and popular. Donna is plucky, unabashed and resolute. Her strength is to be envied. She has single-handedly raised her daughter without a husband or a life partner. Self-reliance has been her forte, though she is more vulnerable than people realize. Owner of the hotel on the island. Former lead singer with "Donna and the Dynamos Strong belt Range: Low E to C sharp. TANYA (Female) Featured role. Late 30s. One of Donna's friends. Was a former singer with "Donna and the Dynamos". Sophisticated, sharp-tongued and elegant. Strong belt Range: Low E to A. Must be a good mover. ROSIE (Female) Featured role. Late 30s. One of Donna's oldest friends. Was a former singer with "Donna and the Dynamos". She is confident on the surface, shy underneath. Dedicated to equal rights for women. Contrast to Donna and Tanya - MUST have a dry wit. Strong belt. Range: low E to C Sharp SAM (Male) Featured role Late 30 s to early 40. Left Donna because of an obligation to his fiancé. Became an architect. He's a charmer. Range: High Baritone - must have high Ab. Information correct as at 21 st November 2016 3
HARRY (Male) Featured role Late 30 s to 40 Wealthy banker living in London. Well dressed and attractive. Range: Tenor / Baritone - must have lyrical quality to F Sharp. BILL (Male) Featured role Late 30 s to 40. Travel writer with no possessions, no strings - a bit of a loner. Good singer preferable, but actor singers welcome. SKY (Male) Featured role Late 20s. Sophie's fiancé. He's athletic, attractive, sensitive and self-aware. Formerly worked at the London Stock Exchange - has a passion for the island and the people. Range: Baritone / Tenor - must have high Ab. PEPPER (Male) Featured role 20s. Sky's best friend. Helps run the hotel. Irresistibly charming and adores women. Must be a strong dancer and actor with good comic instincts. Acrobatic skills an advantage.. Baritone / Tenor. EDDIE (Male) Featured role Mid to late 20s. Sky's friend. Help runs the hotel. Easy going and laid back. Must be a very good mover/ dancer. Acrobatic skills an advantage. Baritone / Tenor. Information correct as at 21 st November 2016 4
MALE ENSEMBLE / SWINGS (Male) Strong Vocal ability (Pop Sound) Younger ensemble strong dancers Older ensemble movers/good movers Some to understudy principals and play small parts. Also looking for swings - please mark submissions accordingly. Age range 20 30 s FEMALE ENSEMBLE / SWINGS (Female) Strong Vocal ability (Pop Sound) Younger ensemble strong dancers Older ensemble movers/good movers Some to understudy principals and play small parts. Also looking for swings - please mark submissions accordingly. Age range 20 s to 30 s Information correct as at 21 st November 2016 5