Auditions are held in the DHT Rehearsal Hall.
Friday, July 22 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, July 23 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, July 24 @ 2:00pm
Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring a score by music legend Elton John and book by Lee Hall, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true.
Set in a northern English mining town, against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, the show follows Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community, and changes his life forever.
With a powerful storyline, rousing songs and sensational choreography, Billy Elliot will entertain and inspire. Note: subject matter includes the coarse language of the ‘80’s mining town community.
Director - John Rampage
Choreographers - John Rampage & Caryn Yee
Musical Director - Phil Hidalgo
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Although Billy Elliot is perceived as a dancing show many of the characters are not required to dance, except for the finale when the entire company dances as a group. Billy Elliot is set in Northern England but an accent is not required for auditions.
BILLY ELLIOT - This role will be played by Aaron Ostroff, but we will be auditioning for an understudy or Billy alternate. 11 to 13 years old. Must have strong ballet training; tap training and strong vocal abilities.
MICHAEL CAFFREY - 10 to 13 years old. He is Billy’s closest friend. Michael enjoys dressing in girl’s clothing, and is not ashamed. Must be a strong tapper, strong singer and have good comic timing. Also auditioning for a Michael understudy/alternate.
DAD - 35 to 55 years old. Billy’s father, a widower. A hard working miner, he’s coarse and forceful, but also honest. Doing the best he can to support his family. Must be a strong actor and singer. Dances only in the finale.
TONY - 18 to 25 years old. Billy’s older brother. A miner on strike, he can be hot tempered and combative. Must be a strong actor and singer. Featured in HE COULD BE A STAR. Dances only in the finale.
MRS. WILKERSON - 30 to 40 years old. Acerbic and at times gruff. A small town ballet teacher, who’s lost sight of her dreams, till she discovers Billy. Must have strong dance abilities and a strong vocal belt.
GRANDMA - 60 to 75 years old. Billy’s aging grandmother. Has selective hearing difficulties and occasional dementia. Must have strong alto vocal. Dances only in the finale.
GEORGE - 40 to 65 years old. A spokesman for the striking miners also teaches boxing to the young boys. A mostly comedic role, he sings in the miner’s ensemble but always as the character George. Featured vocal in Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher, so must have strong vocal.
DEAD MUM - 28 to 35 years old. The spirit of Billy’s Mother. Strong soprano. May also double in Women’s Ensemble. Dances only in the finale.
MR. BRAITHWAITE - 30 to 50 years old. Mrs. Wilkerson’s somewhat flustered pianist. Featured in WE WERE BORN TO BOOGIE, must have strong dance abilities, including tap. Splits, cartwheels, etc. a plus. Also doubles as a miner.
OLDER BILLY / ROYAL BALLET DANCER - 20 to 36 years old. Billy as an adult, dances Swan Lake dream with Young Billy. Must have very strong ballet training including partnering with Billy. May or may not double as a miner.
BIG DAVEY - 30 to 50 years old. Sidekick and cohort to George, also a miner on strike. Featured vocal in THE STARS LOOK DOWN, must have strong vocal ability. Sings in miner’s ensemble but always as Big Davey. Preferably a large man.
12 MINERS / POLICEMEN - All ages, 18 to 60 years old. Must have very strong vocal capabilities including a capella. Some dance required as policemen. Also play roles of Pit Supervisor, Mr. Wilkerson, Scab/Posh Dad.
SMALL BOY - 5 to 7 years old. A young child of one of the mining familys. Has several lines of dialogue, and must be very cute.
POSH BOY (Kevin) / TALLER BOY - 10 to 13 years old. As Kevin, must have some ballet training, and be a strong actor.
DEBBIE WILKERSON - 9 to 12 years old. Mrs. Wilkerson’s daughter. Sassy and independent, she’s often in trouble. Has a crush on Billy. Must have strong vocal, ballet and tap training.
10 BALLET GIRLS - 8 to 12 years old. Must have strong ballet and tap training, and strong vocal ability. Many also have speaking lines.
4 WOMEN - 20 to 45 years old. Must have strong vocal abilities. Also play roles of Clipboard Woman, Lesley, Miner’s Wives. Dance only in the finale.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
SING: Please prepare an uptempo song or ballad from the traditional or contemporary Broadway repertoire. Bring sheet music in your own key. No transpositions on site, no acapella, karaoke, or tapes will be allowed. An accompanist will be provided.
DANCE: Please bring appropriate dancewear (clothes/shoes).
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin immediately following auditions. Rehearsal schedule determined by director.
PERFORMANCES
Billy Elliot plays September 23 - October 16, 2016with a possiblitiy of an extension.
Regular performance times are Thursday and Fridayat 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m.* and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. *Saturday 3:00 p.m.matinees are on Oct. 1 and Oct.8.
Questions? For further information, please call Diamond Head Theatre at 733-0277 x302.
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