Audition Information
**New Info: Advance Callback Materials**
After our upcoming two days of general auditions, some auditioners will be offered a callback; if you are not called back it doesn't mean you're not in the show! If you are invited to callbacks, you will do some cold readings from the script (materials given at callbacks), and perform a few short cuts from some songs, which you will need to prepare ahead of time.
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Callbacks will take place on Saturday, June 1, but won't be announced until Thursday, May 30. Since the timing is a short turnaround, we wanted to make these musical materials available early so you have more time with them.
If you are called back, we will ask you to be familiar with the specific cuts listed in the link below (each is about 60 seconds long). Although you may be auditioning for a specific role, we will probably ask you to perform several, if not all of these selections (based on general male/female vocal parts).
We have provided you with several resources per character: an instrumental accompaniment (mp3) cut, the vocal score (pdf), and the vocal track (to give you a sense of how the song sounds, but we'll ask you to perform to the instrumental track). Note that the rap selections don't have an instrumental backing, so practice that a capella.
You can access all of these materials at the link below (all are also downloadable so you can put them on your personal devices if you want to).
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email us with any problems!! squalicummti@gmail.com
Dates for 2024 Auditions
Attend one of the two general audition sessions at Squalicum High School, 3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham:
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Tuesday, May 28, 6:00–8:30pm
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Wednesday, May 29, 6:00–8:30pm
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Callbacks, as needed, will be Saturday, June 1, 10:00am–12:30pm
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Singing
You will sing at auditions! Prepare up to one minute of a song, preferably something from a contemporary musical (but not Mean Girls, please!).
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Bring a recorded instrumental track on your phone or other device (no a capella singing)​​
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You will be invited one at a time into the audition room to perform your song (and monologue---see below) in front of the directors and production team
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Plan to stay for the entire time slot
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Acting
Auditions will involve some acting! Prepare a one-minute monologue. This can be from a show, film, play, TV show—whatever you like (but not Mean Girls, please!).
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Memorization is strongly encouraged ​
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You will be invited one at a time into the audition room to perform your monologue (and song) in front of the directors and production team
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Plan to stay for the entire time slot
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Dancing
We will do some dancing at auditions! You’ll learn a short combination of moves, led by our choreographer.
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We will do this part in groups​​​
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We’re not necessarily looking for trained dancers—do your best and have fun!
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Callbacks (as needed)
Callbacks are scheduled after auditions and serve as a way for directors to see more of some people—for lots of reasons!—than they were able to see in general auditions.
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If you're not asked to callbacks, it doesn't mean you're not in the show!
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If you're asked to callbacks, the directors will send you a short portion of a song from the show to prepare, which you'll sing in a group setting
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Callbacks will also involve cold readings from the script and a learning a short dance combination, both with your fellow auditioners
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MEAN GIRLS
Character Breakdown
**All genders and ages refer to characters. We value diversity and inclusion in casting.**
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Cady Heron
A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Is the emotional heart of our story.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Regina George
Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes cold, you want to die. She is regal, still, and “hot”, but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
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Janis Sarkisian
An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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Damian Hubbard
Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is gay, a fiercely loyal friend to Janis, and they have the close rapport of a comedy team.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F2
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Gretchen Wieners
One of the Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a “banker” meaning she befriends people to “bank” their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Karen Smith
One of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Aaron Samuels
A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either. Broadway and pop tenor.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: B2
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Mr. Duvall
The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls. Funny and a strong singer.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
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Ms. Norbury
Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her smartest self.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Kevin G.
Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and a decent rapper.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
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Mrs. George/Mrs. Heron
Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes. Mrs. Heron is Cady’s intellectual mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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So Many Ensemble Roles!!
These are just some named ensemble characters in the script: Glenn Coco, Marymount Captain, Tyler K, Sophie K, Jason W, Shane Oman, Coach Carr, Taylor W, Caitlin C, Lizzie T, Dawn S, Emma G, Caroline K, Alyssa D, Carrie M, French teacher, Mathletes Moderator, Morgan F, Rachel H, Grace A, Sonja A, Savannah B, Madison O....! This show has a ton of great ensemble roles and solo singing opportunities!
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