AUDITION NOTICE: Honeymoon in Vegas

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AUDITION NOTICE: Honeymoon in Vegas

Book by Andrew Bergman
Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Produced by Barb Osche
Directed by Larry Stock
Music Directed by Karen O’Donnell
Choreographed by Becky Sanzotti

The Auditions

Auditions for named characters are Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th at 7:00pm at the William A. Lehnerd Performance Hall & Production Center in Butler Memorial Park. The Musical Theatre Guild of Butler encourages inclusion and diverse representation in all its endeavors. In that spirit, everyone is welcome both on stage and off. If you are interested in being in the ensemble or contributing to this production behind the scenes, please contact us at Auditions.MTG@gmail.com.

Please complete this form to schedule your audition or if you are submitting a video audition. Participants auditioning must prepare a 32-bar vocal selection that best showcases your vocal and character. Also prepare a short monologue that highlights your acting ability. Please bring printed music/tracks for your selection – an accompanist will be provided. We will be in touch to confirm your audition appointment by noon, Tuesday, August 6th. Video auditions may be submitted to Auditions.MTG@gmail.com until noon on Thursday, August 8th. If you choose to submit a video audition, complete the audition form, include a vocal selection, your experience, a headshot, and your schedule conflicts/availability. Callbacks will be held in-person on Sunday, August 11th. Additional details will be provided when you are called. All auditioners will be called by Sunday, August 25th.

The Schedule

Production dates are October 18-20, 2024; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Production venue is the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.
Rehearsals are dependent on cast and production staff availability. Rehearsals prior to show week will be held at our William A. Lehnerd Performance Hall & Production Center in Butler Memorial Park.

 

CLICK HERE to Schedule an Audition

 

The Synopsis

Based on the hit 1992 film, Honeymoon in Vegas is a hilarious new musical that centers on an unusual love triangle, featuring a wonderful score by Tony-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown.

Mild-mannered Brooklynite, Jack, promised his dying mother that he would never get married, but that was before he met his sweet and beautiful girlfriend, Betsy. Haunted by a fear of Mom’s retribution, Jack avoids proposing but, when he finally summons the nerve to whisk oh-so-patient Betsy off to Las Vegas to get hitched, a dashing gambler named Tommy threatens to sweep his fiancée away to a life of luxury in Hawaii. Realizing what he’s about to lose, Jack is determined to do anything to give his love story a happy ending. It all adds up to an action-packed honeymoon that no one will ever forget!

With a classic appeal, Honeymoon in Vegas is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Fast, funny and irresistible, this non-stop laugh-riot is filled to the brim with unforgettable songs and characters. Bet the house on this insanely funny new musical that is full of skydiving Elvises, sexy chorus girls, red-hot romance and really cold feet.

The Songs

  • I Love Betsy
  • Never Get Married
  • Anywhere But Here
  • When You Say Vegas
  • Out Of The Sun
  • The Invitation/Forever Starts Tonight
  • Come To An Agreement
  • Do Something
  • Hawaii/Waiting For You
  • Ev’ryday Is Happy In Hawaii
  • Friki-Friki
  • You Made The Wait Worthwhile
  • A Little Luck
  • The Garden Of Disappointed Mothers
  • Isn’t That Enough
  • Airport Song
  • Higher Love
  • I’ve Been Thinking
  • Elvii in Flight
  • Honeymoon In Vegas/Finale

Character Breakdown

These descriptions are suggestions. This production calls for twelve roles, dancers, and a large ensemble. 

  • Jack Singer (29 to early 40s, Tenor)
    The hero – a funny, high strung, superstitious guy with a deep-rooted fear of getting married, despite being in love with his girlfriend, Betsy. The ghost of his mother haunts him, reminding him of her dying wish that he never marry.
  • Betsy Nolan (29 to early 40s, Soprano/Mezzo Soprano)
    Jack’s fiancé of five years. Betsy is a teacher with great patience and understanding, but she is getting impatient with Jack’s inability to commit to marriage.
  • Bea Singer (50s to 70s, Mezzo-Soprano)

    Jack’s deceased mother who made him promise never to marry on her deathbed.
  • Buddy Rocky (20s to 60s, Tenor/Baritone)
    A Las Vegas nightlife entertainer. A flashy talent who packs the Milano Hotel and Casino every night with his show stopping performances.
  • Tommy Korman (40s to 60s, Baritone)
    A professional gambler with no discernible scruples. He sees something special in Betsy who bears an uncanny resemblance to his dead wife, Donna.
  • Johnny Sandwich (40s to 60s, Baritone)
    Tommy’s right hand man. He is intensely loyal, prone to overeating and saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. He is not very intelligent, but that doesn’t both him at all.
  • Roy Bacon (40s to 60s, Tenor/Baritone)
    Elvis Impersonator. Leader of the world famous Flying Elvises.
  • Mahi (20s to 30s, Mezzo Soprano)
    Jack’s tour guide while in Hawaii. Playful, sexy, flirty and cunning. Tommy pays her to ensure Jack doesn’t find his way to Betsy while on the island.
  • Teihutu (25 to 60s, Tenor/Baritone)
    “Hawaiian local” hired by Tommy. Supporting role with some vocal solos.
  • Raymond (20s to 50s, Tenor/Baritone)
    The head of staff at Tommy’s Hawaiian estate. He is happy, attentive, kind, and reassuring.
  • Alex/Ensemble
    Tommy’s “son”
  • Rose/Ensemble
    Tommy’s “daughter-in-law”
  • Ensemble (Various Ages & Vocal Parts)
    The ensemble will be very busy! Many roles have dialogue and vocal solos. The ensemble plays New Yorkers, Vegas tourists, taxi drivers, a salesperson, customers, a nurse, showgirls, hotel guests, hotel Bellhop, hotel Manager, Elvis impersonators, ticket agents, staff, card players, etc.