AUDITIONS
Seeking: Local actors for all roles in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, a new musical based on the film, performing at the Aurora Fox from June 6 to 29, directed by Warren Sherrill with music direction by Alec Steinhorn.
Auditions will occur at the Aurora Fox (9900 E. Colfax Ave.) in five-minute time slots on Sunday, Feb. 23 by appointment only. Please read below for more information.
Audition time slots filled up on Jan. 30, and as of Feb. 19 we are not able to add any additional names to our waitlist. Thank you for the tremendous amount of interest in this production!
We encourage you to join our casting database to be notified of future opportunities.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The Hoover family has seen better days. Richard, the father, is a floundering motivational speaker, Grandpa’s been kicked out of his retirement home, and Uncle Frank’s been dumped by his boyfriend. Moody teenager Dwayne has taken a vow of silence, and overextended mom Sheryl can do little more than slap on a smile. When the youngest Hoover, energetic Olive, enters a regional children’s beauty pageant, the family wonders if their luck could change. They pile into an old VW bus and set off on a cross-country trek, chasing the coveted title of “Little Miss Sunshine.”
A heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE celebrates the power of love, determination, and the joy of following your dreams, no matter the obstacles. With outrageously funny characters and an upbeat and catchy score, this delightful production will leave you cheering for the underdog and believing in the magic of family.
Please note: There are three roles available for children and one role that may be played by a teenager. If you are a parent of a minor interested in auditioning, please be aware that the script contains strong language, mature themes, and depictions of drug use.
Find more information about the play, including a detailed plot synopsis, here.
Email Colby at CBleiche@auroragov.org if you wish to read a perusal script.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin on or around May 5. The general schedule will be 5 days a week, with weekday rehearsals taking place from 6-10 p.m. and weekend rehearsals from 1-5 p.m.
ABOUT THE AUDITION:
Auditions will take place in five-minute time slots by appointment only on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3-10 p.m. To sign up, please scroll to the bottom of the page and use the scheduler.
If you are interested but unable to attend one of the available slots, please email Colby Bleicher at CBleiche@auroragov.org. Please bear in mind we're only seeking actors who can audition in person; no self-tape submissions, please.
AEA contracts are available. Equity members, please be prepared to show your card when you check in to audition.
Actors of all genders, ethnicities, and disability statuses are encouraged to audition.
As a courtesy to other actors and the production team, if you sign up to audition and cannot attend, please cancel your appointment.
PREPARATION:
Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and a 16-bar cut of a song from a contemporary musical. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for our accompanist.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Please note: ages listed refer to the character, not necessarily the age of the actor. For the child roles, we are seeking actors age 10 and up who can convincingly play 8-10. Dwayne may be played by a teenager or a young adult.
Main Characters:
Olive Hoover
The heart of the show, Olive is a quirky, optimistic young girl with dreams of winning the "Little Miss Sunshine" beauty pageant. She’s innocent, slightly awkward, and full of unfiltered joy. Requires strong acting and singing.
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range: Eb5-G3
Sheryl Hoover
Olive’s mom, a loving but stressed woman trying to hold the family together. She is practical but emotional and balances warmth with a no-nonsense attitude.
Age: 30s to 40s
Vocal range: G5-A3
Richard Hoover
Olive’s dad, a struggling motivational speaker obsessed with winning. He tries to maintain a positive outlook but often feels out of his depth.
Age: 30s to 40s
Vocal range: A4-A2
Dwayne Hoover
Olive’s teenage half-brother. He’s a moody Nietzsche enthusiast who has taken a vow of silence. Over the course of the show, he discovers his own voice.
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range: F4-B2
Grandpa Edwin Hoover
Olive’s fun-loving and foul-mouthed grandfather. He’s rebellious and full of life, providing comic relief and poignant moments.
Age: 60s to 70s
Vocal range: E4-A2
Uncle Frank Ginsberg
Sheryl’s brother, an academic recovering from a suicide attempt after losing both his lover and career. Witty and sardonic, he’s a mix of humor and vulnerability.
Age: 30s to 40s
Vocal range: E4-A2
Supporting Characters:
Larry Sugarman (Also plays Buddy Dean Gardner and Doctor)
A Proust Scholar who stole Frank’s lover.
Age: 30s to 50s
Vocal range: A4-E2
Miss California (Also plays Linda)
Co-host of the Little Miss Sunshine finals.
Age: 20s to 30s
Vocal range: D5-A3
Joshua Rose (Also plays Kirby and Funeral Home Worker)
Frank’s old beau and former graduate student.
Age: 20s to 30s
Vocal range: E4-C2
Pageant Contestants (Also play Mean Girls)
Contestants in the Little Miss Sunshine finals.
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range: D5-B3
CASTING PRACTICES:
The Aurora Fox operates under an SPT agreement with Actors Equity Association. Equity members are encouraged to audition and will be considered for any role. SPT rates under our current contract are $375/week plus health and pension. Non-equity rates are $375/week.
We are currently only able to cast actors with local housing.
We are actively seeking actors of all ethnicities, identities and abilities, ages 10-70+! The Aurora Fox is committed to casting choices that represent and celebrate all of our incredibly talented and diverse communities. Unless otherwise required by the script, and therefore reflected in the casting notice, individuals of any and all ages, ethnic identities, gender identities or expressions, sizes, spiritual identities, disability statuses, and sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to audition.
Audition time slots filled up on Jan. 30, and as of Feb. 19 we are not able to add any additional names to our waitlist. Thank you for the tremendous amount of interest in this production!
We encourage you to join our casting database to be notified of future opportunities.