Hippodrome State Theatre | Gainesville, FL
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (E)
To schedule an audition by appointment only please email:
hippauditions@gmail.com.
SPT
$643 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
Equity actors for roles in SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN (See breakdown).
Please bring two contrasting songs from the classic American Songbook and prepare a monologue that shows off the variety of your personality. An Accompanist will be provided. Also please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Pl
Gainesville, FL 32601-6567
Patrick Marr: Musical Director
Expected to attend:
Tony Mata: Director
Evans Haile: Producing Director
Rehearsals: January 13-28
Performances: January 28 - February 15, 2026
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
SYNOPSIS: Some Enchanted Evening is a fun treasure trove of an evening with great humor, filled with famous as well as lesser-known songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein who defined the classic American Musical.
All characters must be extremely musical, move well, and preferably will have some basic dance training.
Billy: Leading Man, Baritone, 25-45. Charismatic, confident, humorous, strong stage presence. Sings extremely well with commanding musicality.
Will: A “song and dance” man, Tenor, 25-40. (Will Parker, Lt. Cable) Friendly, energetic, capable of comedy and tenderness. Strong Performer in movement and emotional range.
Julie: Young Leading Ingenue, Soprano, 25-40. Playful, endearing, soft but spunky.
Anna: Attractive, mature woman, Mezzo, 35-55. Regal, approachable, warm.
Nellie: Strong, fun, direct (Ado Annie, Nellie Forbush) Mezzo/Belter, 20-40. Appealing, bold personality, vocally comfortable in both classic and modern styles with a big expressive voice.
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