Belfast Maskers to host auditions for upcoming production of “Mamma Mia”
BELFAST— The Belfast Maskers will be hosting auditions for their upcoming production of Mamma Mia set to occur this summer on July 28, 29, 30, and 31 and on August 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Auditions will be held at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, located at 17 Court St., Belfast, ME on Wednesday, May 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Potential call backs for lead roles will be held Saturday May 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on May 23 and will typically be held in the evenings from Monday to Thursday with extra dance rehearsals on Saturdays and extra vocal rehearsals on Sunday afternoons.
This large musical show calls for 12 character roles and 8 ensemble members. Lead roles for females and males feature both teens and adults. (specific character descriptions can be found at https://www.mtishows.com/mamma-mia). Auditioners who are interested in a lead role should prepare a vocal solo from the show. Auditioners interested in an ensemble role should prepare a solo from any Broadway show, and they should bring their own music.
Auditions will consist of solo singing, cold reading from the script, and group dance moves. All auditioners will have to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.
For more information about auditions or the rehearsal schedule, email director Kim Murphy at kmusicorama@gmail.com. To reach the audition form, click here.