The Wind in the Willows Auditions by HappyPlace Productions
Schedule
Mon Apr 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Elevate Monroe Church | Monroe, MI
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Date & Time: April 6 & 7 6:00pm-9:00pmLocation: Elevate Church
15269 S. Dixie Hwy Monroe, MI 48161
HappyPlace Productions announces auditions for our youth show The Wind in the Willows; Young @ Part on April 6 & 7 from 6pm – 9pm (you are only required to attend one night of auditions). Invited call backs are April 8 from 6pm-9pm. Auditions and Rehearsals will take place at Elevate Church. Performers ages 5-13 are welcome to audition.
Show Dates: June 19 & 20
Location: Meyer Theater at Monroe County Community College
Director: Jess Dougherty
Assistant Director: Anna Anderson
Vocal Director: Samantha Bartley
Choreographer: Sierra Tennyson
Audition Information: Prepare 16-32 bars (1-2 minutes) of a musical theater song that best demonstrates your singing ability. Bring your sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. There will be a short dance taught at auditions; no prepared dance is required. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to dance in.
Come prepared to have your headshot taken the night you audition. This will be the headshot we use for your bio in the program and all promotional posts! There is a cast fee of $50 for those cast in the show.
Fill out the online audition form linked below. Every person auditioning needs to complete this form. If unable to complete before auditions, please be prepared to fill one out the night you audition.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1KnixWyL4RafJH-ycFtp2pVv_545yDMDJKhv6Ruq3Mg1vkA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112701506327142694073
Summary:
The Wind in the Willows is a rollicking, adventurous musical based on Kenneth Grahame’s classic of children’s literature. This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.
Cast of Characters:
Mr. Toad - A boisterous character who is always on the lookout for the next best thing
Rat - Kind and helpful in nature and has a hard time expressing feelings
Mole - A curious creature who is new to the outside world
Chief Weasel - A true leader of the pack; smart, sly and bossy
Badger - Tough on the outside with a tender softness on the inside; prefers to live alone and in peace
Mrs. Otter - Mother to Portia. Strong and boldly herself
Mrs. Hedgehog - A concerned mother who is almost perfect in every way
Portia - Curious and naive, which can lead her into trouble
Gaoler's Daughter - Kind woman who helps Toad in his time of need
Ensemble - Mr. Squirrel, Sheryl Stoat, Magistrate, Train Driver, and other creatures
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Where is it happening?
Elevate Monroe Church, 15269 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161-3709, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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