AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: CRY-BABY The Musical
The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is thrilled to announce auditions for Cry-Baby The Musical!
Director/Choreographer: Dane Hutchinson
Music Director: Bennett Spotts
Stage Manager: Liz Zimmerman
MST Artistic Director: Andrew John Mitchell
Location for Rehearsals and Performances:
Milburn Stone Theatre, Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901
Box Office: (410) 287-1037
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 27th, from 4:00–9:00 PM at the Milburn Stone Theatre.
Please reserve your audition slot via our Cast98 Studio page:
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https://us.cast98.com/studios/milburnstone
Video Submissions will be accepted until Saturday, April 26th at 11:59 PM via Cast98.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be held on Monday, April 28th from 6:00–10:00 PM.
Notification emails will go out by Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 PM.
The callback will include a dance portion from 6:00–7:00 PM, followed by vocals and readings.
AUDITION PREPARATION:
Please prepare approximately 32 bars (60–90 seconds) of a song in the style of the show.
? Listen to the original cast recording:
Cry-Baby Cast Album
An accompanist will be provided—please bring sheet music.
Tracks are permitted if sheet music is not available, though live accompaniment is preferred.
Note: Amplification will not be provided. Please do not rely solely on phone speakers for backing tracks.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin mid-May and are based on cast and staff availability. Please submit all known conflicts at auditions.
Typical rehearsal schedule: 2–4 times per week.
Cecil College Holiday Closures:
May 23–26 (Memorial Day Weekend)
June 19 (Juneteenth)
June 27–July 7 (Summer Break)
Select rehearsals may be held off-campus during summer break—please note any additional conflicts.
TECH WEEK:
Tech week runs Sunday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 7th.
No conflicts will be accepted during this time.
PERFORMANCES:
Opening: Friday, August 8th
Additional performances: August 9, 10, 15, 16, & 17
Friday & Saturday shows: 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees: 2:00 PM
Possible additional matinees on Saturday, August 9th and/or 16th at 2:00 PM (to be confirmed by July).
NOTE:
The Milburn Stone Theatre is a community theatre on a college campus—auditions are open to all, not just Cecil College students, faculty, or staff.
This is a non-union, non-paid production.
CRY-BABY CASTING BREAKDOWN:
All roles are available. Ages listed are guidelines. Roles will be performed as originally written. MST encourages all to audition.
Wade Cry-Baby Walker – Male, 18–35 | B2–Bb4
Charismatic leader of the Drapes. Rebellious but tender-hearted.
Allison Vernon-Williams – Female, 18–35 | E3–Gb5
Intelligent, curious, and torn between worlds.
Mrs. Cordelia Vernon-Williams – Female, 40–70 | C3–Db5
Allison’s overbearing grandmother with comedic flair.
Dupree W. Dupree – Male, 18–35 | B2–B4
Cry-Baby’s upbeat best friend and fellow Drape.
Baldwin Blandish – Male, 18–35 | C3–G4
Allison’s square boyfriend, a straight-laced Whiffle.
Pepper Walker – Female, 18–30 | A3–Eb5
Cry-Baby’s tough sister with a strong presence.
Wanda Woodward – Female, 18–35 | A3–E5
Jayne Mansfield wannabe—bold and sincere.
Mona Hatchet-Face Malnorowski – Female, 18–35 | A3–E5
Tough, intimidating, and fiercely loyal.
Lenora Frigid – Female, 18–35 | F#3–Gb5
Quirky, intense, and obsessed with Cry-Baby.
The Whiffles – Male, 18–35 | G2–D4
Baldwin’s ambitious doo-wop crew.
Ensemble: All genders & ages
Featured roles include Judge Stone, Father O’Brien, Bailiff, Skippy Wagstaff, Radio DJ, and Drape/Square ensemble.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Cry-Baby The Musical
? August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
? Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM
Book: Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music/Lyrics: Adam Schlesinger & David Javerbaum
Based on the Universal Pictures film by John Waters
Genre: Rockabilly Musical Comedy | Recommended for ages 13+?
A rebellious blast of 1950s fun, Cry-Baby The Musical is based on the cult classic by John Waters. Follow Cry-Baby Walker and Allison Vernon-Williams as their worlds collide in a rocking satire of teen rebellion, class divides, and the unstoppable beat of rock 'n' roll.
Presented with permission from Music Theatre International (MTI).
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