Producer: Barb Osche
Director: Patrick Erkman
Choreographer: Jade Klamer
Music Directors: Ken Smith & Jessica Sanzotti

Auditions: Sunday, January 25 | 4:00 pm & Tuesday, January 27 | 7:00 pm 

William A. Lehnerd Performance Hall & Production Center in Butler Memorial Park. Click Here for directions.

The Musical Theatre Guild of Butler values inclusion and diverse representation in all its endeavors. Everyone is welcome both on stage and off. In that spirit, we warmly encourage you to schedule an audition or volunteer to participate in our production. If you are interested in contributing behind the scenes, please contact us at Auditions.MTG@gmail.com.

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Auditions & Ensemble Info

Please complete this form to schedule your audition — or indicate interest in the ensemble. If you would like to be in the ensemble, you do not need to audition! Simply complete the form and select “Ensemble” under the time options.

Participants auditioning should prepare a 32-bar vocal selection in the style of the show that best showcases your range and character. (Please — no “Les Mis” or “Oklahoma!” Think fun, ’70s-inspired energy!)

Bring printed music/tracks for your selection — an accompanist will be provided. A cold reading will also be part of the initial audition.

We will confirm audition appointments by Saturday, January 24. Video auditions may be submitted to Auditions.MTG@gmail.com until noon on Tuesday, January 27. Please include a vocal selection, experience, headshot, and schedule conflicts. If callbacks are needed, they will be held in-person on either Thursday, January 27 or Sunday, February 1. All performers will be notified with casting and first rehearsal information by Sunday, February 8.

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The Schedule

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The Synopsis

Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the ’70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.

Disaster! is a laugh-out-loud jukebox musical that spoofs the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s. Set aboard a floating casino in New York City, the plot spirals into chaos as earthquakes, tidal waves, and even killer bees strike—while characters sing iconic hits from the era like “Hot Stuff,” “I Will Survive,” and “Knock on Wood.” It’s campy, high-energy, and packed with big personalities, outrageous situations, and disco flair.

Audiences and critics are wild for this hilarious homage to the era of bell-bottoms, platform shoes and the hustle. With larger-than-life characters, snappy dialogue and some of the most recognizable songs of the ’70s, Disaster! will have your patrons dancing in their seats and rolling in the aisles.

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Character Breakdown

The character descriptions below are suggestions provided by MTI and serve as a general guide.

Chad
A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice.
Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 43
Vocal Range: Top – B4 | Bottom – C3

Scott
Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 40
Vocal Range: Top – A4 | Bottom – F3

Ted
A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type.
Gender: Male | Age: 40 to 50
Vocal Range: Top – B4 | Bottom – E3

Marianne
An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt. 
Gender: Female | Age: 33 to 40
Vocal Range: Top – Gb5 | Bottom – G3

Tony
A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man.  A schemer.
Gender: Male | Age: 35 to 50
Vocal Range: Top – G4 | Bottom – D3

Jackie
An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque.
Gender: Female | Age: 32 to 42
Vocal Range: Top – F5 | Bottom – A3

Ben / Lisa
Played by a young boy. Smart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to a high D. With vibrato! A young Michael Jackson/Andrea McArdle. 
Gender: Any | Age: 10 to 13
Vocal Range: Top – Eb5 | Bottom – Ab3

Sister Mary Downey
Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt.
Gender: Female | Age: 30 to 50
Vocal Range: Top – B5 | Bottom – F#3

Shirley
Perhaps heavy set, lovable and jolly Jewish woman.  Maury’s wife. Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress. 
Gender: Female | Age: 50 to 65
Vocal Range: Top – Db5 | Bottom – F#3

Maury
Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.  
Gender: Male | Age: 50 to 65
Vocal Range: Top – Ab4 | Bottom – Db3

Levora Verona
A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt.
Gender: Female | Age: 30 to 50
Vocal Range: Top – A5 | Bottom – B3

Ensemble
Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed.
Gender: Any | Age: 30-60

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The Songs

• Hot Stuff
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Theme from Mahogany
• Saturday Night
• Do You Wanna Make Love
• Without You
• I Am Woman
• That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be
• Torn Between Two Lovers
• Mockingbird
• Still the One
• Never Can Say Goodbye
• Feelings
• Feels So Good
• Knock on Wood
• Hawaii Five-0 Theme
• All Right Now
• Three Times a Lady
• Ben
• Baby Hold On to Me
• 25 or 6 to 4
• Muskrat Love
• Sky High
• When Will I Be Loved
• Nadia’s Theme
• Don’t Cry Out Loud
• Come to Me
• I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
• I Will Survive
• Knock Three Times
• A Fifth of Beethoven
• Reunited
• Daybreak
• Hooked on a Feeling