Auditions

VIRGINIA MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR

REGIONAL AUDITION DATES & TIMES: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10AM-5PM (Callbacks 5-7PM)

LOCATION: The Governor’s School for the Arts 254 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510

Director: Chip Gallagher Musical
Director: Allan Decipulo

Choreographer: Kaitlin Zelon
Producer: Mark Hudgins
Artistic Director: Chip Gallagher

VMT is seeking actors and singers for its upcoming production of the musical, JERSEY BOYS.

Synopsis: Jersey Boys is the inspiring rags-to-riches tale of The Four Seasons. When Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi met, they were just four New Jersey teens singing together under streetlamps, scraping for gigs and money in their working-class neighborhood. As the quartet rises to international stardom, they celebrate the highs and endure the lows that come hand-in-hand with fame. Each member of the group takes a turn narrating events, illustrating how a ragtag group of guys from New Jersey — and their decades-long friendships — became music history. Jersey Boys is a smash hit that showcases The Four Seasons most iconic hits and reveals the inspiring tale behind the music. 

Songs include “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Stay,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Who Loves You,” “Working My Way Back to You,” and “Rag Doll.”

Local/Regional auditions will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10AM-5PM followed by call backs from 5-7PM at the Governor’s School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Each auditionee is asked to prepare two songs (approximately 32 bars each) in the style of the show. You may sing selections from the show. An accompanist will be provided.

Rehearsals will take place at The Governor’s School for the Arts, beginning Tuesday, April 8, 2024, then move to The Sandler Center on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Public performances at the Sandler Center will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2PM and 7:30PM and Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:30PM.

Audition appointments can be made by contacting VMT at (757) 340-5446 or emailing information.vmt@gmail.com.

Video auditions will be accepted until March 1, 2024 and must include vocal and dance reels. Please include a recent headshot and resume with your emailed submission. Submissions may be sent to information.vmt@gmail.com. 

VMT is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to attend auditions. 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN 

The roles of Frankie & Bob have been cast.

TOMMY DE VITO – A strong baritone (G3 – E4). Must be comfortable with tight four-part harmonies. Strong actor comfortable with narrative text and capable of a New Jersey accent. Strong mover. Ability to play guitar is a plus. 

NICK MASSEY – Strong bass (C2 – B3). A quiet dreamer who longs for life outside The Four Seasons. Plays the bass. Must be comfortable with tight four-part harmonies. Strong actor comfortable with narrative text and capable of a New Jersey accent. Strong mover. 

BOB CREWE (and others) – Bari-tenor. The intelligent and flamboyant producer & lyricist for the band. Must be a strong actor and mover. 

GYP DE CARLO (and others) – Bari-tenor. Tough Mob Boss with thick Jersey accent. Must be a strong actor and singer capable of playing multiple roles.

MARY DELGADO (and others) – Alto with strong belt (D4 – G5). Frankie’s wife. A tough “seen it all” Italian, Jersey girl. She has a killer sense of humor. Must be capable of playing multiple roles, including a member of a 60’s girls group. Strong singer and dancer. 

JOEY PESCI (and others) – Bari-tenor. Joey is a young, energetic New Jersey teenager. Must be a strong singer and mover.

NICK DE VITO (and others) – Tenor (E3 – A4) Must be a strong actor capable of playing a variety of roles. Strong singer and dancer. 

HANK MAJEWSKI (and others) – Tenor. An original member of The Four Seasons. Must be able to play multiple roles and have a New Jersey accent. Strong singer and mover. 

LORRAINE (and others) – Soprano. Lorraine is a TV News Reporter. Attractive and chic. Must be capable of playing various roles. Strong singer and mover. 

FRANCINE VALLI (and others) – Soprano belt. Must be able to play late teen to young adult. Strong singer and mover. 

ENSEMBLE – Both male and female. All vocal ranges. Must be strong actors capable of playing various roles. Strong voices and dancers required.