WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! Equity Principal Actors - Denver Center for the Performing Arts Auditions

WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! - Denver, CO EPA

Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Denver, CO

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AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, June 15, 2026

Garner Galleria Theatre
1101 13th St
Denver, CO 80204-2001
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (M)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

PERSONNEL

Written By: Jay Berkow
Director/Choreographer: Piper Lindsay Arpan
Musical Director: David Nehls
Co-choreographer: Matthew Dailey

Expected to attend:
Director: Piper Lindsay Arpan
Musical Director: David Nehls
Producers: Alicia Bruce, Jessica Eckenrod

APPOINTMENTS

Beginning at 10:00am on Monday, May 18th 2026, performers will request a DENVER audition appointment by clicking the link via
denvercenter.org. Auditions will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis; date and time requests may not be granted. Please allow at least 48 business hours for a response after signing up. Performers will receive an email confirmation with audition details and a 30-minute window in which their appointment will take place.

OTHER DATES

Callbacks will be held Monday, June 22nd
First Rehearsal: On or about October 20, 2026
First Preview: November 7, 2026
Cabaret Opening: November 13, 2026
Closing: April 4, 2027

CONTRACT

$1225 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! (See breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Local Denver area talent are encouraged to audition. This production will be understudied. 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.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a monologue and song selection in the style of production (Old Hollywood / Golden Age Musical Theatre). Audition package should not exceed three (3) minutes. Bring sheet music in the proper key, a resume, and a headshot. Accompanist will be provided. We will see 10 actors per 30-minute window. A 3-minute audition package length will be strictly enforced.

BREAKDOWN

WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING!

SYNOPSIS

There’s lightning in a bottle but a storm behind the scenes at the studio where Gene Kelly begins work on Singin’ in the Rain. He’s determined to keep both his longtime collaborator Stanley Donen and trusted assistant Jeanne Coyne on set… despite the fact that they’ve just divorced, and the torch Coyne carries for Kelly is the reason why. To top it off, their producer is wrestling with the studio for resources, and newly hired co-star Debbie Reynolds can’t even dance. One of the greatest movie musicals of all time is born in this intimate backstage play featuring the classic music, songs, and dance of golden-era MGM. This musical features real people and true events; we are seeking actors, ages 20s-50s, who can convincingly showcase iconic characters in this intimate snapshot of America’s Golden Age of film and musical theatre history.

SEEKING:

• Gene Kelly: (any ethnicity, male identifying, Tenor/Baritone, 40s) Our central character and a true triple threat; Gene is athletic, masculine, fiery, suave, and well versed in tap, ballet, partnering, and acro. Known for both his genius and madness, he guides us through the story with his determination, dynamic personality, and charm.
• Stanley Donen: (any ethnicity, male identifying, Baritone, 20s – 30s) Gene’s writing, choreography, and directing partner in “Singin’ in the Rain”. Another true triple threat, Stanley is quintessentially youthful, quick, and funny, yet very emotionally volatile when it comes to his relationship with Gene, and their shared relationship with Jeanne. Most proficiency is needed in tap, ballet/jazz and partnering experience are a plus.
• Jeanne Coyne: (any ethnicity, female identifying, Alto/Belter, 20s) A dancer first, Jeanne is another triple threat and a pivotal creative and life partner to Gene and Stanley. She is beautiful, complex, loyal, passionate, and captivating. Performs the iconic ‘Green Girl’ duet with Gene. Must be a strong singer.
• Arthur Freed: (any ethnicity, male identifying, Comedic Baritone, 50s) An American lyricist and award-winning Hollywood film producer who jump-started Gene’s film career and produced “Singin’ in the Rain”. He is bustling yet succinct, polished, and direct with a sense of humor. Must be a strong singer and mover.
• Debbie Reynolds: (any ethnicity, female identifying, Light Mezzo-Sop, 20s) A young, beautiful, earnest, naive, and charming golden age performer. While an actor/singer first, this role requires excellent tap dance abilities; other styles of dance proficiency are a plus.