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This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Dolly Gallagher Levi is a lively and determined widow who works as a matchmaker in turn-of-the-century New York City. The story centers on Dolly's efforts to pair wealthy but grumpy merchant Horace Vandergelder with a suitable wife, while secretly plotting to win his heart for herself. Filled with charm, humor, and memorable songs like "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" and "Hello, Dolly!", the show explores themes of love, opportunity, and the joy of seizing life's moments.
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Book by Michael Stewart
Directed by Vern Stefanic Choreographed by Travis Guillory
WHEN
AUDITIONS
December 11, 2024
6-9pm
December 14, 2024
1-5pm
Callbacks
December 15, 2024
3-7pm
WHERE
Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105
AVAILABLE ROLES
*SHEET MUSIC WILL BE UPLOADED WITHIN THE COMING WEEKS*
Dolly Levi: Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Vocal range: alto-soprano. Dance ability: some.
Horace Vandergelder: Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, owns the Feed Store, gruff, set in his ways, authoritative. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: some.
Cornelius Hackl: Head clerk at the Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: moderate.
Barnaby Tucker: Assistant to Cornelius at the Feed Store, naïve, energized, follower. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: moderate.
Irene Molloy: Owns the Hat Shop, widow, beautiful, smart, fun-loving. Vocal range: soprano. Dance ability: fair.
Minnie Fay: Irene’s assistant, naïve, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Vocal range: mezzo-soprano. Dance ability: moderate.
Ambrose Kemper: Struggling artist, good-natured, accommodating, wants to marry Ermengarde. Vocal range: tenor. Dance ability: moderate.
Ermengarde: Horace’s niece, whining, high-strung, wants to marry Ambrose. Vocal range: any. Dance ability: moderate.
Miscellaneous character parts: will be cast from the chorus. This production calls for 8 leading roles and a fairly sized ensemble that is present throughout the entire show. All ages, colors, and genders are welcome.
ABOUT THE AUDITION
PLEASE VISIT THE CASTING MANAGER WEBSITE AND CREATE A PROFILE TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME.
Vocals
We are asking everyone to sing a selected song from the show. Please see the song listed below each character description above and follow the link for the selected music cuts for each song. We will have physical copies of the sheet music available at auditions. If you are not auditioning for a specific role, please choose any of the provided songs to sing for your audition.
Dolly - “Before the Parade Passes By” measure 76-125, “So Long Dearie” measure 108-136 for callbacks
Horace - “It Takes A Woman” measure 1-33
Cornelius - “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” measures 19-52, “It Only Takes A Moment” measures 1-34 for callbacks
Barnaby - “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” measures 19-52
Irene - “Ribbons Down My Back” measures 32-60
Minnie - “Ribbons Down My Back” measures 32-60
Ambrose - “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” measures 19-52
Ermengarde - “Ribbons Down My Back” measures 32-60
Ensemble - “Hello, Dolly!” measures 159-183 or “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” measures 19-52
Dance
Each block will consist of a dance call with a combination taught by the choreographer.
AUDITION TIMES
December 11, 2024
Block A
6:00-7:00 (Vocals & Dance)
Block B
7:00-8:00pm (Vocals & Dance)
Block C
8:00-9:00pm (Vocals & Dance)
December 14, 2024
Block A
1:00-2:00 (Vocals & Dance)
Block B
2:15-3:15pm (Vocals & Dance)
Block C
3:30-4:30pm (Vocals & Dance)
Callbacks will be held Sunday, December 15 at Theatre Tulsa’s studio space. Callback notifications will be sent no later than December 14 at 9pm.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Video auditions may be submitted through the Casting Manager website. Videos are due by December 11.
IMPORTANT INFO
Rehearsals will begin February 10. Rehearsals will be Monday/Wednesday/Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturdays from 10-2 (as needed). A detailed rehearsal scheduled will be available at auditions.
Performances will be April 11-20, 2025 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
For more information, contact info@theatretulsa.org