VIDEO AUDITION NOTICE
Video Submissions will be accepted until September 7, 2021
(Those selected for a callback will be contacted by October 7th)
MAMMA MIA!
Mayfield Dinner Theatre (Edmonton, AB)
Rehearsals: March 22-April 11, 2022
Performances: April 12-June 12, 2022 (potential Holdover dates to June 26, 2022)
Directed by Kate Ryan (she/her)
Choreographed by Robin Calvert (she/her)
There are no in-person auditions scheduled at this time.
Please E-mail the link to your submission to pstremel@mayfieldtheatre.ca
Please include the following in your submission:
- Photo and Resume
- Role(s) you are interested in.
- Two appropriate cuts from songs of your choice (from musical or in style of).
- One Dance or Movement piece that includes a jump, a kick and a turn and any special skill you have listed on your resume
*Please note: In order to provide a safe work environment and for the sustainability of the production, all performers will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please take this into consideration when submitting an audition.
The Mayfield Dinner Theatre operates in a non-discriminatory capacity.
In keeping with our commitment to diverse and inclusive casting, we encourage submissions from qualified performers of all ethnicities, ages, gender identification, physical and mental abilities. If there are any potential barriers preventing you from applying to audition, please let us know and we will work with you to overcome them.
Mamma Mia! Character Breakdown
The roles of Donna and Sam have already been cast.
For the following roles listed:
- Seeking all voice types, including excellent low-reaching Altos, and skilled Sopranos, Mezzo-Sopranos, Tenors, Baritones, and Basses.
- Strong movement skills will be required for ensemble and some character roles.
- Age descriptions refer to the character, not the actor.
- Actors of all genders and ethnicities will be considered for this production.
Ensemble: The ensemble plays a variety of roles including Islanders, those who work at Donna’s and friends of Sophie and Sky.
Sophie: female identified; pop soprano with a strong belt/mix. Early 20’s. Donna’s daughter, born and raised on the island. Engaged to Sky. Upon finding her mother’s old diary, Sophie discovers she may have three possible dads and is determined to have her father walk her down the aisle at her wedding.
Sky: male identified, early 20’s; tenor. Sophie’s fiancé; adventurous and a romantic.
Tanya: female identified, strong belter. Mid 40s. One of Donna’s best friends and a former member of Donna and the Dynamos. Recently divorced from third husband and preparing for fourth plastic surgery.
Rosie: female identified, strong belter. Mid 40s. Donna’s other best friend and the third member of Donna and the Dynamos. Unmarried and carefree. Owns the New Woman Bookstore, a new age book seller.
Bill: male identified, baritone. Mid 40s-50s. One of Sophie’s possible fathers. A writer and adventurer.
Harry: male identified, high baritone/tenor. Mid 40s-50s. One of Sophie’s possible fathers. Formerly known as Head Banger, now a banker. Plays the guitar. From Britain.
Lisa: female identified, early 20s, strong belter and mover. One of Sophie’s best friends and a bridesmaid at the wedding.
Ali: female identified, early 20s, strong belter and mover. Also one of Sophie’s best friends and a bridesmaid at the wedding.
Pepper: male identified, early 20s, strong singer and dancer. One of Sky’s best friends. Works at Donna’s Taverna. Pursues Tanya.
Eddie: male identified, early 20s, strong singer and dancer. One of Sky’s best friends. Works at Donna’s Taverna.
