AUDITIONS

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Honeymoon in Vegas

About the Show. This lively musical, based on the 1992 film, tells the story of Jack, who promised his dying mother that he’d never marry. He meets Betsy and when he decides to propose in Vegas, a charming gambler threatens to steal Betsy’s heart, leading to a madcap adventure filled with hilarious moments and unforgettable songs.

Audition Dates. Friday, August 2: 7 to 10 pm & Sunday, August 4: 2 to 6 pm

About Auditions. Come prepared with a memorized up-tempo or ballad from the Contemporary (Jason Robert Brow, Marc Shaiman/Scott Whittman, Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lippa etc.) or Classic Broadway repertory (Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter) that showcases your vocal range and personality. Song selections from Honeymoon in Vegas are encouraged for Principal roles. Bring sheet music in your own key (no onsite transpositions). An accompanist will be provided. No tapes, karaoke tracks or a cappella allowed.

Audition Sign Up. Appointments are preferred using this link to schedule an appointment. “Drop ins” are welcome with scheduled auditions given priority.

Callbacks. Set for Monday, August 5 beginning at 7 pm. You may be asked to read sides, learn a short song from the show, or a short dance/movement. If you are called back to dance, come prepared with comfortable clothes to move in and appropriate footwear. If you are not invited to the callback, it does not mean that you are not under casting consideration.

What to Bring. A complete list of any rehearsal or performance conflicts or possible ones as no additional conflicts, except those presented at your audition, will be accepted.

Director & Choreographer: Andrew Sakaguchi

Co-Musical Directors: Mattea Mazzella & Jenny Shiroma

Music and Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown

Book By: Andrew Bergman

Show Dates: September 20 – October 13 with possibie extension to October 20

Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, August 6. Monday- Thursday 7 to 10 pm, Saturdays 2 to 6 pm, Sundays 11 am to 3 pm. No rehearsals on Fridays until further notice.

Contact for Inquiries: Artistic Director John Rampage at (808) 733-0277 x302

CHARACTERS

No audtions for this role. This role has been cast.

Lead Female. Age: 30s
Jack’s fiancé for five years, Betsy is a teacher with great patience and understanding—up to a point. She passes that point in the course of the show. She sings and dances very, very well. Extremely strong, thrilling Soprano/Belt. Frankly, should be a first-class voice (typical of Jason Robert Brown writing for women) – low F# to belted E. This is a heavy singing track.

Male. Age: late 50s

He’s a professional gambler with no discernible scruples. A widow with grown children, he is also a hopeless romantic who sees Betsy as an opportunity for a new start in life. Big, authoritative baritone with strong two-octave range and yet suave, seductive, jazzy sensibilities. Low F#/G to high G. Big vocal track.

Male. Age: 40s
Tommy’s aide-de-camp is intensely loyal, prone to overeating and saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. He’s unbothered by his lack of intelligence. Character singer. Very little singing but needs to be comfortable carrying a tune nevertheless.

Female. Age: 40s
Despite being dead, Jack’s mother continues to play a central role in his life. Her ability to provoke massive guilt is breathtaking. Very strong, impressive, dominating belt. Low G# to belted E.

Male. Age: 30s to 40s
Two sides of a very shiny coin, Buddy Rocky is the echt Vegas lounge singer. Beneath his slick veneer is another slick veneer. Roy Bacon is the shit-kicking head of the Flying Elvis skydivers. His second act “Higher Love” is “Honeymoon’s” “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat.” Big baritone with fantastic top notes. Low G to high G. Should be a riveting voice, top to bottom. This is primarily a singing track. Needs to do amazing Las Vegas crooner (ala Steve Lawrence) in Act 1, and the embodiment of Elvis in Act 2. Major singing track.

Female. Age: 20 to 30s
To appear in the onstage ensemble and play the featured ensemble role of MAHI (The self-described “enchanting daughter of a fisherman.” She should be truly enchanting, at once a seeming naïf and can switch to a shrewd seductress. Has a knockout number in the Hawaii-centered Act Two. Strong, clear, clean soprano belt. Low A to belted D, to strong choral high G. One major Act 2 song.

Male. Age: 40s
To appear in the onstage ensemble and play the featured ensemble roles of DOUGIE and TEIHUTU (“Dougie” is a poker player in need of Lasik surgery. Teihutu is a somewhat demented Hawaiian working for Tommy. He sings “Ev’ry Day is Happy in Hawaii.”) This actor may also cover the principal roles of TOMMY and JOHNNY SANDWICH (see descriptions above). Strong character baritone. Should have good low A and strong high G. One major Act 2 song.

Male. Age: 30s.
To appear in the onstage ensemble and play the featured ensemble roles of DAVE and ALEX (Dave is Jack’s best pal, a guy who really wants to see Jack happy and married and settled. He also turns into Alex, an actor hired by Tommy to play his non-existent son. He’s something of
a stoner.) Strong ensemble voice, comfortable with complex, jazzy vocal harmonies. Needs to do convincing Elvis vocalisms in Act 2.

Male. Age 35-60 years old
To appear in the onstage ensemble and play the featured ensemble roles of RAYMOND and CHAN ELVIS (Two sides of pineapple-flavored con. Raymond runs Tommy’s Hawaiian household and is in equal portions cheerful and devious. Chan Elvis is an Asian Elvis impersonator and part of Tommy’s intense scheme to ruin Jack’s life.) Strong, warm character voice. High baritone or tenor 2. Low B to high A. Opens Act 2.

Male & Female: Age: 20s – 40s of all ethnicities with clean, bright voices.

Male Ensemble: All men need to have a strong high G, and be able to handle complex, jazzy vocal harmonies. All voice types needed, especially the extreme vocal ranges (i.e., basses and high tenors). All ensemble men need to do strong Elvis vocalisms.

Female Ensemble: – 20s – late 30s, all ethnicities. Clean, bright voices. Must be able to handle complex, jazz vocal harmonies. All voice types required (not just belters), especially extreme vocal ranges (especially high sopranos).

Ensemble Male & Female Dancers: 20s – 40s of all ethnicities. Seeking comedic male and female dancers who sing well, 20s – early 40s, all ethnicities. To play various characters in the ensemble and possibly understudy principal roles.

There are no children’s roles in this show,

About Inclusion: Diamond Head Theatre is committed to non-traditional casting, so all ages, body types, colors, ethnicities, disabilities, and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Each cast member will also pledge to uphold our anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies before beginning rehearsals. We are dedicated to an open and inclusive creative environment that fosters artistic and personal growth.

Cast of volunteers

Oahu’s abundance of talented performers light up our stage show after show. Diamond Head Theatre’s productions also feature guest artists and Broadway performers.