The Belle Theatre is holding OPEN auditions for:
In Pieces: A New Musical & Cabaret
When?
- Tuesday April 1st (7:00pm-10:00pm) and Saturday April 5th (10:00am-1:00pm)
What to prepare?
- 16 bars (30-45 seconds) of a vocal selection in the style of the show(s) you are auditioning
- You may perform your vocal selection a capella or with a backing track via Bluetooth speaker
- If you are auditioning for Cabaret there will be an accompanying dance audition ** Please be prepared to stay for up to 60 minutes from your appointment start time.
Who?
- Auditions for both productions are open to performers 18 and up
Rehearsals:
- Rehearsals will occur in the evenings and on weekends, official rehearsal schedules will be provided upon being cast
Production dates:
- In Pieces: June 13-22, 2025
- Cabaret: August 1-16, 2025
Character Descriptions (In Pieces):
Alex: She/Her or They/Them; a little jaded, a little hopeful. Finds herself/themself following familiar patterns with the one guy all of her/their friends have been with. Alex's memories take place at 26-27 years old.
Jael: She/Her or They/Them; Quirky and fun, ultimately doesn't mind casual sex, but now feels like she/they are playing catchup after a devastating breakup. Jael's memories take place at 18 and 25 years old.
River: She/Her; A working actress, an old soul, and good humored. As she embarks on an unexpected and fun new relationship, she also confronts unfinished emotional baggage from her past. River's memories take place at 30-31 years old.
Sam: She/Her; Driven and successful in her career, but less so with love. The kind of girl who wants it all. We see her relationship with HUNTER at its best and its rockiest. Finding her footing with her emotions, her needs and how that all aligns in her romantic life. Sam's memories take palce at 25, 29 and 34 years old.
Grey: He/Him; The "popular" guy who has grown up feeling an immense amount of pressure and expectation. A natural flirt and effortlessly likable. Budding musician. Closeted in his younger years, he fears what people might think if they knew he was gay. This noise in his head manifests in self-destructive behavior and ultimately affects his relationship with CHARLIE. Grey's memories take place at 17, 20 and 28 years old.
Charlie: He/Him; A bit of a wallflower, a bit of a loner, until one day he is asked to tutor GREY in computer science and finds himself in a new social circle with his first life-changing relationship. Very comfortable with who he is and his sexuality, even at his most awkward. His own brand of "cool" - not a two-dimensional "nerd". Charlie's memories take place at 16, 18 and 27 years old.
Hunter: He/Him; Likable, stubborn, a bit of an eternal bachelor at heart, but wanting to grow up a little more. We experience the highs and lows in his relationship with SAM and how that journey may be complicated and twisty, but still lead to a happy ending. Hunter's memories take place at 23, 27 and 32 years old.
Austyn: He/Him or They/Them; Selfless, almost to a fault. A bartender who is finding his/their voice and trying to feel more confident and build meaningful connections. Austyn's memories take place at different months in his/their late 20's.
Character Descriptions (Cabaret):
Master of Ceremonies – Emcee (Range: C3-G4) The host at the Kit Kat Club. A magnetic and hypnotizing performer who can equally charm you and terrify you. Sexually fluid ringleader who runs the show at the Kit Kat Klub. Strong physicality. Tenor.
Sally Bowles (Range: E3-C5) A British Cabaret performer and the headliner at Berlin's Kit Kat Club. Sally is eccentric, compelling, vivacious, and outrageous - a true bohemian with an artist’s soul. Underneath the surface she is far more complicated than she appears. Soprano with a strong belt.
Clifford Bradshaw (Range: C#3-E4) Male, mid 20s-early 30s. An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin for inspiration. A closeted bisexual man exploring his sexuality by escaping to Europe. Strong wit, charisma, presence, and depth. Baritone.
Fräulein Schneider (Range: Eb3-B4) Female, early 50s-early 70s. A landlady who rents rooms in her large flat. She is alone and resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for more. She is wise and worn but with real sparkle and humor. A survivor and a cynic. Loving Herr Schultz and choosing to risk getting engaged could cost her everything. Alto with strong belt.
Herr Schultz (Range: C3-G4) Male, early 50s-early 70s. One of Fraulein Schneider’s roomers. A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider. He is warm, kind, endearing, and heartbreakingly “naïve”. There is a survivor here too. High baritone.
Fräulein Kost (Range: F#3-Eb5) Female, early 30s-late 40s. Fraulein Kost is a survivor. A sex worker and lodger in Fraulein Schneider's boarding house, she makes things work. Quick witted and sharp tongued, the winning side is her side and she’s ready to swap alliances for whatever grass is the greener. Mezzo-soprano with strong belt.
Ernst Ludwig (Range: D3-F#4) Male, late 20s-mid 30s. Life and soul, dependable yet enigmatic, he takes English lessons from Cliff. He’s Cliff’s first ‘true’ friend upon arrival to Berlin. Everyone knows him, everyone loves him. He appears witty, charming, and warm but, ultimately, a Nazi. Baritone.
We are looking for a dynamic ensemble of Kit Kat “Girls” and Kit Kat “Boys.”
Strong singer-dancers comfortable with audience interaction and intimate/suggestive movement, as well as character appropriate costuming. **Note that non-speaking roles still sing.
The Kit Kat Girls:
Rosie – non-speaking
Lulu – non-speaking
Frenchie – non-speaking, doubles as Gorilla, also non-speaking
Texas
Fritzie – non-speaking
Helga
The Kit Kat Boys:
Bobby
Victor
Hans – non-speaking, doubles as Rudy, a sailor, also non-speaking
Herman – non-speaking, doubles as Customs Official and Max, both speaking.
Questions? Email us, ContactUs@TheBelleTheatre.com or give us a call, 239-323-5533