Stage North Auditions
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
Story: It began as an off-Broadway parody of musical theatre, particularly Broadway musicals. Forbidden Broadway is a cabaret style revue sharply spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current musicals including Wicked, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Spamalot, Annie, and Rent. It also targets famous Broadway actors, writers, composers, and directors.
Audition dates: Tuesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 18 at 7pm in the auditorium at the Franklin Arts Center.
Performance dates: February 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 2026.
Musical Numbers:
- Chicago – “Both reached for the Gun” “Glossy Fosse”
- Annie – “Tomorrow”
- Into the Woods – “Into the Words”
- Wicked – “Defying Subtlety”
- Les MIserables
- “End of the Play” (End of the Day)
- “It’s too High” (Bring Him Home)
- “On my Phone” (On my Own)
- Rent – “Rant” “Seasons of Hype”
- Spamalot – “Spamalot” (Camalot)
- Fiddler – “Ambitiion” (Tradition)
- A Chorus Line – “What I did for Laughs” (What I did for Love)
Plus songs from Hairspray, Cats, and Mamma Mia.
Looking for 2 – 6 males and 2 – 6 females
Production Team:
- Music Director: Kennedy Niska
- Choreographer: Wendy DeGeest
- Director: Gary Hirsch
At auditions you will be taught a song and a dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Please use the GENERAL MUSICAL AUDITION FORM for this production.
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Acting not your thing?
We are always looking for help with many of the other tasks involved in making a great show come to life!
Call 218.232.6810 for Details
What to expect at an audition
- Persons auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition form, download a form using the links below if you would like to have it filled out ahead of time. An important part of being in the cast or crew is availability, so be sure to bring your calendar with a list of your recurring or single event conflicts and list them on your audition sheet.
- Auditions generally last between 1-3 hours depending upon turn out.
- You will have a headshot taken by our photographer and be given a number. Actors may be called in singles, or small groups to stand before the director and producers to audition. Those interested in “technical only” positions will be asked to discuss interests, experience and tasks desired.
- In some cases, a “call back” will occur. A “call back” is a way for the production crew to have a second look at possible actors. “Call backs” generally occur within 48-hours of the original audition.
Wanna win over the Director?
Here are a few tips..
- Dress nicely, be respectful, show appreciation, and take your opportunity seriously. Many actors find that reading the play, watching videos, and learning as much about the production as possible before the audition, to be a tremendous help.
- Hands down, most directors are looking for a few things: vocal volume, energy, vocal inflection and personality. A person with these attributes will generally win the part over another actor, even if they may not be the best “physical” match for the role. The theatre is a place to be someone bigger than life, let yourself go and have fun!