Title: The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company
Genre: Musical Theatre
Synopsis: Paul can't stand musicals, it's his greatest hate. But one day, he faces his worst nightmare when he discovers that his town, Hatchetfield, has been overtaken by an alien force causing infectious singing and dancing. As the invasion unfolds, Paul, along with his co-workers, endeavours to navigate through the chaos and fight their way out of the town consumed by the musical epidemic.
Audition Date: 19th October 2024
Audition Time: From 10 am
Audition Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre Company, Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang
Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video auditions are welcome. Please submit videos to TGWDLM@javeenbah.org.au.
Audition Requirements:
Prepare and memorise two musical theatre songs.
No songs from The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals are permitted.
Songs should reflect the character(s) auditioned for but may not be required to sing.
Auditionees must provide instrumental backing. A Bluetooth speaker will be available.
Prepare one monologue or scene related to the show or character auditioning for.
Be ready to attempt a generic American accent.
Wear comfortable clothing for a possible quick choreography segment.
Audition Registration: Register for an Audition
Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack
Performance Dates: 8th – 22nd February 2025
Sat 8 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Sun 9 Feb 2025 2:00 pm
Fri 14 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Sat 15 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Sun 16 Feb 2025 2:00 pm
Fri 21 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Sat 22 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Performance Location: Javeenbah Theatre Company, Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang
Rehearsal Dates:
Tuesdays 7-10 pm
Thursdays 7-10 pm
Sundays 12-5 pm
Holiday Break: 20 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Sitzprobe: 12th Jan 2025
Warnings: Contains gunshots, drug references, smoking, blood, and gore. All auditionees must be 18+ by the first read-through on 27th October 2024.
Recommended Age: 18+
Creative Team:
Director: Fiona Mumford
Musical Director: Alex Angus
Choreographer: Charlotte Carozo
Production Website: Audition Info
Character Breakdown:
Paul Matthews
Gender: Male
Range: B2-Db5
Description: Paul is an ordinary, unambitious office worker who lives a quiet life and actively dislikes musicals. He comes across as blunt, sometimes rude, but underneath his gruff exterior, he cares deeply for his friends and is very loyal. He doesn't sing until the very end of the show, so the role is primarily acting-driven. His character has moments of intimacy with Emma Perkins.
Special Note: Paul does not participate in the musical elements until later in the story, requiring strong acting to carry the role throughout.
Emma Perkins/Ensemble
Gender: Female Presenting
Range: G3-G5
Description: Emma has a laid-back, sardonic view of the world, but there’s a deep passion underneath her apathy. She is commitment-phobic, especially in relationships, and shares Paul’s distaste for musicals. Emma has strong three-part harmony requirements but is primarily an ensemble role. There are intimate moments with Paul Matthews.
Special Note: Requires strong harmony singing.
Man 1 (Multiple Roles: Mr Ken Davidson, Sam Sweetly, General John MacNamara & Ensemble)
Gender: Male Presenting
Range: Bb2-F5
Description: This role demands versatility, as Man 1 plays multiple characters. This role is vocally intense, with multiple solos and a fast-paced spoken-word section in one song.
Mr Ken Davidson: Paul's boss, the head of the tech department at CCRP, a typically no-nonsense guy.
Sam Sweetly: A self-serving cop who only helps people when it benefits him.
General John MacNamara: A noble, patriotic man who places love and human connection above all.
Special Note: Intimate touch with Charlotte Sweetly & Zoey Chambers.
Woman 1 (Multiple Roles: Charlotte Sweetly, Nora & Ensemble)
Gender: Female Presenting
Range: G3-G5
Description: Woman 1 also covers several roles:
Charlotte Sweetly: A sweet but emotionally fragile woman. Despite her husband’s affairs, she wants to work on their marriage.
Nora: The no-nonsense boss at Beanies Café who enforces a “Tip for a Song” policy.
Special Note: Intimate touch with Ted Spankoffski & Sam Sweetly. Requires strong three-part harmony singing.
Bill Woodward
Gender: Male Presenting
Range: B2-Ab4
Description: Bill is a loving father with deep anxiety over his daughter, Alice. Despite his job in the tech department, he’s notoriously bad with computers. He’s ensemble-based, with no solo singing, but his relationship with Alice is pivotal to his character.
Special Note: Primarily ensemble, no vocal solos.
Woman 2 (Multiple Roles: Greenpeace Girl, Alice Woodward, Zoey Chambers & Ensemble)
Gender: Female Presenting
Range: Gb3-G5
Description: This role requires vocal versatility, as Woman 2 plays a range of characters:
Greenpeace Girl: A street canvasser ignored by everyone.
Alice Woodward: Bill's daughter, who pretends to be a rebel but is actually a "goody-two-shoes." Alice loves musicals and tries to impress her friends by pretending otherwise.
Zoey Chambers: Self-absorbed and ambitious, Zoey dreams of being on Broadway and will do anything to get there.
Special Note: Intimate touch with Sam Sweetly. Requires multiple solos and tight harmony singing.
Professor Hidgens
Gender: Any Gender
Range: A2-Ab4
Description: Professor Hidgens is eccentric, self-serving, and ambitious. Hidgens has written a musical called Workin’ Boys and is willing to go to extreme lengths (even murder) to get what they want. A comical, over-the-top character with lots of dramatic and humorous moments.
Special Note: A character driven by self-interest and comedic eccentricity.
Ted Spankoffski
Gender: Male Presenting
Range: A2-A4
Description: Ted is defined by his hyper-sexuality, viewing himself as irresistibly charismatic. He’s an overconfident, "horny bastard," and his over-the-top personality drives his actions. This is primarily an ensemble role, but Ted stands out due to his exaggerated persona.
Special Note: Intimate touch with Charlotte Sweetly.
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