Playhouse 22 is having open auditions for The Toxic Avenger on Monday, August 21st (7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, August 22nd (7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.). Callbacks will be held Thursday, August 24th (starting at 7 p.m.), as needed. PLEASE NOTE: Not all roles will necessarily be called back.
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Based on Lloyd Kaufman's cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play... well, everyone else ... bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back up singers. The show also features the most memorable and unbelievable duet you'll ever see on any stage.
Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan.
Looking for a cast of 5 people. Auditioners will be expected to sing, dance and read from the script.
The musical will be directed by Mark Kalet, with musical direction by Eric Sayre and choreography by Jaime Moritz.
Please dress comfortably as all auditioners will be expected to participate in the dance audition.
Please note this is a non-union, non-paying production. Transparency and open communication are values that are extremely important to us; if you have any questions, please email us at
information@playhouse22.org.
Audition Dates:
Monday, August 21st (7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, August 22nd (7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.). Callbacks will be held Thursday, August 24th (starting at 7 p.m.), as needed. PLEASE NOTE: Not all roles will necessarily be called back.
Show Dates:
October 13 - 29, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
Songs/Monologues/Sides:
Please prepare no more than 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song (songs from the show are acceptable).
You must bring sheet music for piano.
No acapella.
An accompanist will be provided.
You may be asked to read with others. A familiarity with the musical is also highly recommended.
You may be asked to learn/sing short excerpts from the musical.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be determined once the show is cast and will be weekday evenings and possibly weekends, beginning as soon as possible.
Character Descriptions:
Please read each of the descriptions closely.
All roles are currently open.
NOTE: Everyone but the 2 main characters play multiple parts. We are looking for very versatile actors who can become drastically different characters at full, comedic speed.
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“Black Dude” - Appears as numerous supporting roles, both male and female, such as PROFESSOR KEN, SLUGGO the bully, LITTLE OLD LADY, and SHINEQUA the friend. Physically versatile with strong dialects.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D6
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mayor Babs Belgoody / Ma Ferd / Nun - As the Mayor, she is corrupt and scheming. Accepts loads of cash in return for storing the toxic waste. Set on one day being the governor of New Jersey by any means necessary.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Melvin Ferd The Third/Toxic Avenger - Always trying to be the hero, but he isn't very good at it until he is turned into the Toxic Avenger. Determined to save New Jersey from toxic waste. He is a nerd but prone to bouts of rage in the face of corruption. Unattractive and sensitive. In love with Sarah.
Gender: Male
Age: 24 to 32
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: D4
Sarah The Blind Librarian - Blind. The classic heroine. Very sexy and sensual. Always speaks exactly what's on her mind. An aspiring writer of graphic romance novels.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 28
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
“White Dude” - Appears as numerous supporting roles, both male and female, such as DR. FISHBEIN, BOZO the bully, SAL the cop, and LORENZO the hairdresser.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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