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Big Noise Theatre is excited to announce Non-Equity auditions for adult performers aged 18+ for DISASTER! by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick. Concept created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci. Additional Material by Drew Geraci. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in this side-splitting homage to the disaster movies of the time.

Directed by Becca Holloway
Choreography/Assistant Direction by Britta Schlicht
Music Direction by Aaron Zimmerman

When: Monday, December 9, 2024, 7pm-10pm.
Where: Des Plaines Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Pay: $100 Stipend

Callbacks: By invite only. Saturday, December 14, 2024, 1pm-5pm.
Where: St Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1095 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

NOTE: While we highly recommend attending in-person, virtual submissions are accepted. Please use digital form for submissions. Video submissions will be accepted until December 9, 6pm.

Character Breakdown: We urge actors of all races/ethnicities, body types, gender, and physical ability to audition.

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 on Stage: Male
• Age: 35 to 43
• Vocal Range: C3 to B4

Scott - Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.

• Gender on Stage: Male
• Age: 30 - 40
• Vocal Range: F3 to A4

Ted - A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type.

• Gender on Stage: Male
• Age: 40 to 50
• Vocal Range: E3 to B4

Marianne - An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt.

• Gender on Stage: Female
• Age: 33 to 40
• Vocal Range: G3 to Gb5

Tony - A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer.

• Gender on Stage: Male
• Age: 35 - 50
• Vocal Range: D3 to G4

Jackie - An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldlie Hawn-esque.

• Gender on Stage: Female
• Age: 32 - 42
• Vocal Range: A3 to F5

Ben/Lisa - Smart boy and girl twins played by the same performer. 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 on Stage: Male and Female
• Age: Adult playing 10 - 13
• Vocal Range: Ab3 to Eb5

Sister Mary Downey - Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt.

• Gender on Stage: Female
• Age: 30 to 50
• Vocal Range: F#3 to B5

Shirley - Perhaps heavy set, lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress.

• Gender on Stage: Female
• Age: 50 to 65
• Vocal Range: F#3 to Db5

Maury - Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.

• Gender on Stage: Male
• Age: 50 to 65
• Vocal Range: Db3 to Ab4

Levora Verona - A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt.

• Gender on Stage: Female
• Age: 30 to 50
• Vocal Range: B3 to A5

Ensemble - Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed.

• Gender on Stage: Any
• Age: 30 to 40

Time Commitment: Rehearsals will be held on Mondays through Thursday evenings from 7pm-10pm in Des Plaines between March 17 and April 19 before moving to the performance space.

Performances are at Prairie Lakes Theater April 25 through May 11, 2025 on:
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm

Materials to Prepare: For in person auditions groups of actors will be seen in one hour timeslot groups. Please be prepared to stay the entire hour when you sign up..

Please prepare 32 bars of a 70s/80s pop, rock, or disco song. Choose one that you can act through and really show your comedic chops!

Callbacks will consist of a dance call, character specific readings, and specific songs..

Submission Info: Do not submit photo/resume via email for consideration; make an audition appointment and please fill out the digital form. No phone calls, please.