SHOW SYNOPSIS

The Marvelous Wonderettes is a jukebox musical that follows the journey of four high school friends, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, as they navigate life's ups and downs, primarily through the lens of their high school prom and subsequent ten-year reunion. The show features a collection of popular songs from the 1950s and 60s, taking audiences on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Act I: The story begins at the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where the Wonderettes, the school's star singers, are asked to perform after the boys' glee club is suspended. As they sing classic hits, the audience learns about their hopes, dreams, and the rivalries between Betty Jean and Cindy Lou, all while experiencing the excitement and drama of prom night.

Act II: The second act jumps ahead ten years to the girls' high school reunion. The Wonderettes reunite on stage, this time sharing stories of their lives and loves since graduation. We see how their dreams have evolved, and despite life's challenges, their bond as friends remains strong. The show culminates with the group performing together, highlighting their enduring friendship and resilience.

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AUDITION WILL INCLUDE

MUSIC: Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the 1950s or 1960s. You may audition with a song from the show. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Please bring music tracks without backing/guided vocals. Please no acapella auditions. If you don’t have a period-appropriate song, feel free to make a cut from Be My Baby, music to be made available here www.artsgp.org/auditions. YouTube track available here: The Ronettes - Be My Baby (Karaoke Version)

The sheet music for Be My Baby can be found here as well.

 

READINGS: Sides to be made available here www.artsgp.org/auditions by August 18th.

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CALLBACKS: Callback materials to be provided Thursday, September 4th. Dancing will be done at the callbacks.

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REHEARSALS: Begin Sunday, September 7th. Rehearsals generally run during the week 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturdays from 11 - 2 PM. Rehearsals will be 5 days a week, and will be finalized after casting. Tech week will start

Sunday, October 12.

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A tentative calendar will be available at auditions. Please be sure to list ALL conflicts on your audition form, including days we do not specify we have rehearsals. Rehearsals are at GPAC's rehearsal space at the Veteran's Park Event Center and move to the Epic Theater two weeks before the show opens.

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PERFORMANCES

Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 PM (Preview)

Friday, October 17 at 8:00 PM

Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 PM

Friday, October 24 at 8:00 PM

Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 PM (Closing + Mandatory Strike)

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