Unified Auditions for the Spring Shows (Scrooge's Christmas, The Prom, Dancescapes, and The Liar))

Name: Unified Auditions for the Spring Shows (Scrooge's Christmas, The Prom, Dancescapes, and The Liar))
Start: 2025-09-12T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-15T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 950 W Main St, Whitewater, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53190

Schedule

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

950 W Main St, Whitewater, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53190 | Whitewater, WI

Audition for the Spring Shows. All are welcome!
Auditions
DanceScapes
All are welcome to audition for the annual DanceScapes Production with UW-Whitewater's Dance Minor Program. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn faculty, guest artist, and student choreography and perform professionally on the Barnett Stage.
WHEN:
Friday, Sept. 12, 2-4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Greenhill Center of the Arts Dance Studio, YA 114
Students only need to attend ONE audition date.
No preparation needed for the audition; we will teach a warm-up and dance combinations.
Please bring your schedule availability.

Unified Auditions: The Prom • The Liar • Scrooge’s Christmas
Saturday, Sept. 13
Barnett Theatre Auditions: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Music/Monologue Auditions in CA30: 12:30-2 p.m.
Monologue Only Auditions in CA30
Callbacks:
Sunday, Sept. 14
Dance Call: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Dance Studio/YA114
Show-Specific Callbacks: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Barnett Theatre
About the Unified Audition
This single audition process will be used to cast:
All roles in The Prom
All roles in The Liar
Three ensemble tracks in Scrooge’s Christmas:
Actor 11 – Tiny Tim / Boy Scrooge
Actor 12 – Belinda / Belle’s Daughter
Actor 13 – Dick Wilkins / Belle’s Husband / Balladeer
No separate audition is required — all auditionees will be considered for all three productions unless you indicate otherwise.
All roles are cast without regard to conventional gender norms. Singing and movement are part of The Prom and Scrooge’s Christmas; ability to play an instrument is a plus for Scrooge’s Christmas.
Production Details & Character Breakdowns
The Prom
Book & Lyrics: Chad Beguelin | Book: Bob Martin | Music: Matthew Sklar
Directed by: Robyn Accetta
About the Show: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with the courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance.
Character Breakdown
EMMA NOLAN — Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGBT youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality.
ALYSSA GREENE — A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends.
MR. HAWKINS — The straitlaced school principal. An ally to Emma and a long-time fan of Dee Dee.
MRS. GREENE — Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, but ultimately loving mother. The head of the PTA.
SHELBY, KAYLEE, NICK, KEVIN — Other students at school who bully (but eventually learn to accept) Emma.
BARRY GLICKMAN — Flamboyant Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Longs to give Emma the prom he was unable to have as a teen.
DEE DEE ALLEN — Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself.
TRENT OLIVER — Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Loves to hear himself speak.
ANGIE DICKINSON — An ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold.
SHELDON — A charismatic press agent.
Ensemble includes Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party Attendees, Reporters, High School Students, PTA Members, Motel Clerk, Cast of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell, Monster Truck Rally Audience, Mrs. Greene’s Friend, LGBT Students
The Liar
Written by: Pierre Corneille | Translated by: Richard Wilbur
Directed by: Bruce Cohen
About the Show: A sparkling, rhymed-verse comedy of deception, romance, and razor-sharp wit. Dorante, a charming young man with a gift for invention — and an inability to tell the truth — spins elaborate lies that ensnare friends, lovers, and rivals in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and escalating chaos. This fast-paced, language-rich play is a feast for actors who relish verbal dexterity and physical comedy.
Character Breakdown:
Dorante — Magnetic young liar, master of improvisation; agile with language and physical humor.
Cliton — His honest valet, endearingly awkward, the audience’s touchstone.
Clarice — Sharp, stylish young woman, quick-witted and confident.
Lucrece — Reserved, intelligent friend of Clarice; unwitting target of mistaken identity.
Philiste — Steady, rational suitor; a foil to Dorante’s chaos.
Alcippe — Jealous, hot-headed rival; prone to dramatic outbursts.
Geronte — Dorante’s flustered father; exasperated yet loving.
Isabelle — Maid with sly humor; keen observer of the madness around her.
Scrooge’s Christmas: A Christmas Carol
Adapted by: Ken Jones from the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by: Bruce Cohen
About the Show: A faithful yet brisk retelling of Dickens’ classic, blending warmth, humor, and music. This ensemble-driven adaptation uses doubling to bring Victorian London to life, with actors shifting between multiple roles. Music and movement are integral, creating a festive, heartfelt holiday experience.
Current Cast Highlights: Ian Hughes (Scrooge) • Core Miller (Bob Cratchit, Marley) • Caleb Jozwiak (Nephew, Christmas Yet to Come) • Thayer Coburn (Gentleman 1, Christmas Present) • Michael Miller (Gentleman 2, Fezziwig, Mr. Haversham) • Emma Cordray (Mrs. Cratchit) • Addie Fugelseth (Niece, Christmas Past) • John Venable (Young Scrooge, Joe, Thomas) • Savannah Konrad (Woman 1, Belle, Polly) • Sofia Guha (Woman 2, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Haversham) • David Froeber (Peter Cratchit, Boy-in-the-Street) • Bella Nuon (Fan, Martha Cratchit)
Vacant Roles to be Cast:
Actor 11 — Tiny Tim / Boy Scrooge — Small but pivotal roles; warmth, innocence, and emotional presence required.
Actor 12 — Belinda / Belle’s Daughter — Youthful energy; Belinda is playful and spirited, Belle’s Daughter is gentle and kind.
Actor 13 — Dick Wilkins / Belle’s Husband / Balladeer — Versatile track; Dick is Young Scrooge’s jovial friend, Belle’s Husband is warm and gracious, Balladeer requires strong singing ability.
Additional Performances
Two touring performances (reduced version, midafternoon):
Fairhaven — Target: Wednesday, Dec. 3
Mulberry Glen — Target: Nov. 21, 24, or Dec. 5. Please confirm your availability for these dates.
Audition Requirements (applies to all three shows)
Saturday, September 13 — Initial Auditions
Present either:
Two contrasting monologues (≤3 minutes total) OR
One monologue and 16–32 bars of a song
If singing:
Marked sheet music preferred (accompanist provided)
Backing track allowed (bring your own playback device)
Musical auditions will be scheduled in a block for efficient pianist use
Sunday, September 14 — Callbacks
Morning: Dance call (The Prom — will consist of a minute or less of choreography done to one of the songs from the show), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Dance Studio
Afternoon: Show-specific callbacks, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Barnett Theatre
Sign-Up
Link to reserve your audition slot is coming soon. Upload a resume and headshot (clear shoulders-up photo acceptable). Arrive 5 minutes early. Walk-ups accepted as time allows.
Questions?
The Prom: Robyn Accetta — [email protected]
The Liar or Scrooge’s Christmas: Bruce Cohen — [email protected]
Scripts: Available in the Theatre/Dance Department office
https://www.uww.edu/coac/academics/theatre-dance#productionsauditionsworkshops