Hi! I’m excited that you are here and looking for information about auditions for the upcoming production of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical at Pride Performing Arts! I’m Aaron, and I’m directing this campy 80’s show. There will be a lot of neon, I promise!

You may be wondering, What’s this show about?  or  Do I have to shave my head if I get cast as Eleven?

Well, shaving your head is up to you, but I can tell you what the show is about, and give you some insight on each of the characters and what to expect if you are interested in auditioning for them and ultimately being cast.

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STORYLINE

With a book and score by Jonathan Hogue, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a wild and irreverent send-up of the hit series Stranger Things and all its campy 80’s glory. Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, indulgent pop culture references, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters, and maybe, just maybe, justice for everyone’s favorite frumpy ginger, Barb Holland.

We are looking to cast 10 main performers and 6-8 ensemble members who will each be playing 4-5 characters each.

Click here to read a full synopsis of our show.

CHARACTERS

MIKE	Tenor (D3-Bb4). Mike is the fearless leader of the group. While on a mission to rescue his best friend Will, he gets sidetracked by possible romantic feelings for ELEVEN. Should have good comedic timing.
DUSTIN	Tenor (B2-Bb4). Talkative yet wise-cracking, Dustin has a heart of gold that shines through his big smile that goes directly with his big personality. You can’t help but love him and agree with him on everything he says. He has a lisp. Curly hair a plus. Should have good comedic timing.
LUCAS	Tenor (D3-B4). The skeptic of the group, he is hard to win over but is as loyal as they come. Ready for battle with the DEMOGORGON at any time. Should have good comedic timing.
ELEVEN	Alto (F#3-E5). She has telekinetic powers and a whole lot of Daddy issues. While physically small and a person of few words, her intensity cannot go unnoticed. Short hair (or buzzed) a plus.
NANCY	Alto with High Belt (F3-F5). A smart and curious high schooler who thinks the world revolves around her and her love life. She may be well intentioned, but she pays the price for her narcissism when her best friend, Barb, suddenly disappears.
BARB	Alto with High Belt (G3-E5). She is the frumpy best friend who always seems to be forgotten. Hopelessly awkward and a bit naïve…that is until her best friend’s betrayal brings out her inner Regina George. This role calls for a STAR. Improv skills a plus. Strong movement ability preferred. Must have good comedic timing.
STEVE	Tenor (E3-falsetto E5). The high school heartthrob with the most glorious hair you’ve ever seen. He gives into the patriarchy easily, that is until an unlikely ally comes along to challenge him.
JONATHAN	Baritenor (G2-G#4). The outcast at school, he will stop at nothing to find his younger brother, WILL. He seems to be doing just fine on his own…that is until NANCY starts to notice him.
HOPPER	Baritone (A2-F#3). A Sheriff of Hawkins, he is an alcoholic with his own emotional baggage, but is driven to uncover the truth behind WILL’s disappearance. Looking for that “something more,” he finds comfort in JOYCE’s off-beat personality as she looks for her son. Strong movement ability preferred and strong rock falsetto a plus. Must have good comedic timing.
JOYCE/WILL	Mezzo with Belt (Ab3-F5). Constantly at a “10,” she is strong-willed yet hysterical and like JONATHAN, will stop at nothing to find her son, WILL. She also may have a few screws loose. Strong Winona Ryder impression a plus. Must have good comedic timing. Also doubles as and puppeteers WILL 12-years-old, Tenor (C3-A4) or Alto (F#3 to F5). Kidnapped by the DEMOGORGON, Will may seem wimpy and a tad pathetic, but his resilience to stay alive and pursue big dreams is unparalleled. Must have good comedic timing. Puppeteering skills a plus.

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ENSEMBLE

Those cast in the ensemble will divide their time between several non-speaking, speaking and singing roles:

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AUDITION DAY

Please prepare a minimum of 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music preferably or a track.

Also bring a Headshot (if available).

Also bring a list of your KNOWN CONFLICTS from September 17th thru December 10th.

Sides will be provided.

The Off-Broadway recording of the show is currently streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. If you are auditioning for a specific role, please familiarize yourself with that character’s song(s).

BREAK A LEG!

We’re excited to see  you soon! Remember to have fun and bear in mind, no one except Wall Street yuppies took the 80’s too seriously, so neither should you! We’re going to have fun with this show and can’t wait to see you!