OPEN CASTING CALLS
GREASE
Studio Theatre of Long Island will hold auditions for the iconic musical GREASE:
When:
Monday, May 11th & Tuesday, May 12th - 7:30 PM
Call Backs (by invitation) Tuesday, 5/19 - 7:30
Where:
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757
ALL ROLES OPEN
Roles & Descriptions:
Danny Zuko
- Type: Male lead (T-Birds leader)
- Description: Confident, charismatic, and image-conscious. Struggles between maintaining his tough-guy persona and expressing genuine feelings for Sandy.
- Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. D3 – B4)
Sandy Dumbrowski
- Type: Female lead
- Description: Sweet, wholesome, and initially conservative. Undergoes a transformation to assert independence and win Danny on her own terms.
- Vocal Range: Soprano (approx. A3 – D5/E5)
Betty Rizzo
- Type: Female lead (Pink Ladies leader)
- Description: Tough, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Beneath the bravado, she reveals vulnerability, especially in her relationship with Kenickie.
- Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo-Soprano (approx. F3 – D5)
Kenickie
- Type: Male supporting lead
- Description: Danny’s best friend. Brash, impulsive, and proud—especially of his car. Has a complicated relationship with Rizzo.
- Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (approx. E3 – G4/A4)
Frenchy
- Type: Supporting (Pink Lady)
- Description: Dreamy and kind-hearted but not academically inclined. Aspires to be a beautician; comic relief with warmth.
- Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (approx. A3 – D5)
Marty
- Type: Supporting (Pink Lady)
- Description: Flirtatious, stylish, and boy-crazy. Loves attention and romance.
- Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (approx. B3 – D5)
Jan
- Type: Supporting (Pink Lady)
- Description: Quirky, enthusiastic, and food-loving. Often provides comedic energy.
- Vocal Range: Alto (approx. G3 – C5)
Doody
- Type: Supporting (T-Bird)
- Description: Younger and more innocent than the others. Plays guitar and has a sweet crush on Frenchy.
- Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. D3 – A4)
Roger
- Type: Supporting (T-Bird)
- Description: The clown of the group—energetic and goofy. Often paired with Jan.
- Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. D3 – A4)
Sonny LaTierri
- Type: Supporting (T-Bird)
- Description: Comedic, slightly awkward, and eager to impress. Not always successful with girls.
- Vocal Range: Baritone (approx. A2 – F4)
Vince Fontaine
- Type: Cameo/Featured
- Description: Smooth-talking radio DJ and dance host. Oozes charm with a slightly sleazy edge.
- Vocal Range: Baritone (approx. C3 – E4)
Teen Angel
- Type: Featured
- Description: A flashy, Elvis-style figure appearing in Frenchy’s dream to advise her to return to school.
- Vocal Range: Tenor (approx. E3 – B4)
Miss Lynch
- Type: Character role
- Description: The strict but occasionally humorous high school principal.
- Vocal Range: Non-singing or light Alto
Patty Simcox
- Type: Supporting
- Description: Cheerful, overly enthusiastic cheerleader; represents the “all-American” ideal.
- Vocal Range: Soprano (approx. B3 – D5)
Cha-Cha DiGregorio
- Type: Featured dancer/singer
- Description: Confident, bold dancer known as “the best dancer at St. Bernadette’s.”
- Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (approx. A3 – D5)
Ensemble
- Includes: Students, T-Birds, Pink Ladies, dancers, radio performers
- Vocal Needs: Mixed (SATB)
- Function: Supports major numbers like “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” and dance sequences
For further role breakdowns please follow this link:
https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/1094/grease/characters
Notes for Casting
- Many roles allow flexibility depending on production concept.
Rehearsals: Mon-Thurs (as called) 7:30-10:30 + select Sundays beginning on or around June 15th
Performances:
Friday - Sunday - July 31st - August 16th + Thursday, August 6th
NO TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCE CONFLICTS ACCEPTED.
Modest stipends offered to performers 18 and older. Must be local to NY area or have arranged housing on their own.
For audition: Prepare 32 measures of upbeat Broadway/Pop-Rock style vocal selection. Bring sheet music.
Be prepared if asked to stay for dance call.
Bring resume w/head shot attached. If unable to attend in person; please submit vocal and movement reel to rick@studiotheatrelongisland.com no later than May 12th to be considered for a "live" call back.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Seeking diversity of performers ages 16 and up able to present "High School" age (w/exceptions of Miss Lynch, Vince Fontaine & Teen Angel)
Creative Team:
Rick Grossman...........Director
Sandra A. Vigliotti.......Musical Director
Brendan Bitler.............Choreographer
Ellyn Stein..................Production Stage Manager
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Studio Theatre in association with the Islip Arts Council presents
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
When:
Thursday, May 14th & Sunday, May 17th - 7:00 PM
Call Backs (by invitation) - TBD
Where:
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757
ALL ROLES OPEN
Roles & Descriptions:
Human Court:
Theseus (m/f age 40s-60s)- Duke of Athens, recently returned from conquering the Amazons, a race of warrior women and is about to marry the conquered Amazon Queen Hippolyta.
Lysander (m age 20s-30s)- Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Hermia’s father is against her marrying him, he persuades Hermia to run away from home & family into the forest.
Demetrius (m age 20s-30s)– A young nobleman of Athens. In the past he acted as if he loved Helena, but after Helena fell in love with him, he changed his mind and having the approval of Egeus, he pursues Hermia. (But she’s not interested)
Egeus (m/f age 50s-60s)- An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her.
Philostrate (m/f age 20s +)- Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration.
Hippolyta (f age 40s-60s)- The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus.
Hermia (f ages 20s-30s)- Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent.
Helena (f ages 20s-30s)- A good friend of Hermia’s and is in love with Demetrius. She tends to be more self-pitying and puts herself in dangerous and humiliating situations, running after Demetrius through the forest even though he wants nothing to do with her.
Fairy Court:
Puck(AKA Robin Goodfellow)(m/f ages 20s+)- A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals; he is Oberon’s servant. He has a connection not only to the fairy and human worlds of the play, but also to the world of the audience.
Oberon (m/f age 40s-60s) - The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania
Titania (f age 40s-60s)- Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon
Other Fairies can be any gender or age. Teens welcome!
Thistleweed - featured in dialogue; needs to move well
Peasebottom, Moth, Cobweb, and Mustardseed – Fairies with a few lines, needs to move well
The Mechanicals:
Aspiring Thespians who provide comic relief
Nick Bottom (m/f ages 20s- 30s)- The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the play that a group of craftsmen have decided to put on for the wedding celebration.
Peter Quince (m/f ages 20s +)- A carpenter and the writer/director of the play
Other mechanicals can be any gender or age. Teens welcome!
Francis Flute - The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the play. Forced to play a young girl in love.
Robin Starveling - The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the play/ends up playing the part of Moonshine
Snug - The joiner (a tradesperson who builds things by joining wood) chosen to play the lion in the play.
Tom Snout - The tinker (someone who does odd jobs) chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the play. Ends up playing the part of the Wall, dividing the two lovers in the play.
Rehearsals: Studio Theatre Lindenhurst, The Islip Arts Council Office in Bay Shore(Sunday- Thursday)
Shows:
Various outdoor venues in the township of Islip (Dates in July & August TBD)
- Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical monologue, headshot and resume recommended
- Anyone with experience in gymnastics, tumbling, clowning, acrobatics, magics, etc. you are highly encouraged to audition. Be ready to show us your special skills
- No show conflicts accepted, minimal rehearsal conflicts accepted and must be at all of tech
- Some roles will be doubled
- Most roles are for adults but there will be a few roles open to teens, descriptions below
- A stipend for performances is available to actors 18 and older.
Directed by Sam Everett