Auditions


MAMMA MIA - Audition info

Important Dates:

  1. There will be an audition workshop on Thursday, January 5th from 2:45pm - 3:45pm

  • At the audition workshop - you will learn a dance combination that you perform at the audition in groups as well as the music that you will sing at the audition.

  • If you are unable to attend the workshop, a video will be available after the workshop for you to learn the dance combination on your own. Everyone will need to dance at the audition. Please wear something you can move well in.

  1. Auditions will take place in person on Saturday, January 7th beginning at 3:15pm. Please sign up for a time slot here

  • Arrive on time at the start of your designated group time. You will sing first and then dance with your group (not individually). Please dress appropriately for an audition but wear something you can move in.

  1. Callbacks will take place in person on Monday, January 9th beginning at 5:00pm. Details will be provided after the first round of auditions.

*If you are unable to attend the first round of auditions - please email Mrs. Roos as soon as possible to arrange for a video submission. All submissions are due later than 1/7 by 4:00pm



Rehearsal and performance details:

  • This production will perform live March 30 - April 2, 2023

  • A full cast read-through will take place Wed 1/11 3:45pm - 6:00pm in G100

  • Rehearsals will begin the week of 1/16 (typically Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 2:45 - 6:30 and some Saturdays between 10:00 - 3:00 (this is a typical schedule although some times may vary.) You will likely not be called for every rehearsal but you will have dance, music, and staging rehearsals that will be scheduled during these various time slots.


**Auditions are for BCHS students only grades 9 - 12.


A Note About Casting:


Please understand that the casting process is complicated and takes into account many factors, first and foremost being your audition. It is a giant puzzle with many moving pieces. Every role should be respected as we are all one company and it takes everyone to put on quality productions.



Audition Details:


  1. Choose one of the audition songs below to memorize and perform (note that this is not the character you are auditioning for, rather choose the audition song that you feel you can best perform at auditions.

  2. Sign up for an audition time slot

  3. Fill out an audition form prior to your in person audition

  4. A callback list will be posted after the first round of auditions by 1/8. Callbacks will take place on 1/9. If you are cast, you are expected to attend the full cast read thru on Wed 1/11.

  5. If you are not cast, please consider still being involved with our show as a part of the tech crew! If interested in being involved (even as a cast member) contact Mr. O'Keeffe at michael_a_okeeffe@yahoo.com



*In preparation for your audition - there are many good versions of Mamma Mia that you can watch on Youtube. I recommend this one:


Mamma Mia - Summit High School



Audition Materials:


Mamma Mia Audition Songs

*Please note that for Thank you for the Music (chorus version - begin at measure 89)


Mamma Mia audition dance


Mamma Mia backing tracks


Cast of Characters


Mamma Mia script


A Message about conflicts: There have been a significantly high number of conflicts given to us to work around during show time. We try to work around conflicts when possible but it has become increasingly harder and harder to schedule rehearsals. In preparation for this year, know that a typical rehearsal schedule begins as early as 2:30 (music and dance) and often as late as 6:30 on Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and on Saturdays we typically rehearse 10:30 - 2:00. Rehearsal schedules are posted one week in advance or more and you will likely not be called for all rehearsals. Please try to schedule your conflicts after 6:00 or 6:30 pm.

When we are rehearsing a show, we need these rehearsals to be the priority and you will need to schedule your other rehearsals, classes, work, etc. around this schedule. We will do the best we can to work around approved conflicts at the time of your audition such as college auditions, and SAT's. No conflicts (minus approved exceptions) will be accepted in our last three weeks including tech and performances 3/13 - 4/2.


Audition Tips

  • To memorize or not to memorize? Yes - you should be 100% memorized for your audition.

It is always good to be memorized as you are then better prepared to deliver the best audition possible. The more familiar you are with the material, the more effective your audition will be.

When the director is casting the show, they are taking into account your ability to memorize even more material - so showing your commitment to memorize is very important.


  • Be as familiar with the play and the characters as is possible. Think of where your skills would best fit within the world of the show and try to choose a song that best conveys that.Do your homework. Know a little about who they are when you walk into the audition.


  • Be confident – even if you have never done this before, the audition is a chance for you to show what you can do.


  • Be professional - stand for your audition, dress well, introduce yourself (full name, grade, and monologue you will performing). Make sure that you can clearly be heard.


  • If you are nervous, channel your nerves into good positive energy. It is important to remember that the creative team wants you to be great and wants to find the right fit for you.


  • Ask questions - it is ok to ask questions prior to your audition.