Auditions will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church (2303 Jones Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129). Auditions will consist of a prepared 32 bar cut of music and cold readings from the script. Please bring sheet music or a track- an accompanist and a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. No acapella. If you have any further questions, please contact the director, Stephen Burnette (
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Performances are July 17th-20th at Walnut House.
Stranger Sings! Character Breakdown
[LUCAS] plays a 12-year-old, Black, Any Gender, Tenor (D3-B4). The skeptic of the group, he is hard to win over but is as loyal as they come. Ready for battle with the DEMOGORGON at any time.
[DEMOGORGON] non-singing role. The MONSTER of the show! Physically agile, with a street dance-inspired style and ability to freestyle with charisma and unique moves while wearing a full-face mask. Also briefly appears as [EIGHT] and [ERICA].
[MIKE] plays a 12-year-old, Any Ethnicity, Any Gender, Tenor (D3-Bb4). Mike is the fearless leader of the group. While on a mission to rescue his best friend Will, he gets sidetracked by possible romantic feelings for ELEVEN.
[DUSTIN] plays a 12-year-old, Any Ethnicity, Any Gender, Tenor (B2-Bb4). Talkative yet wise-cracking, Dustin has a heart of gold that shines through his big smile that goes directly with his big personality. You can’t help but love him and agree with him on everything he says. He has a lisp. Curly hair a plus.
[ELEVEN] plays a 12-year-old, Any Ethnicity, Any Gender, Alto (F#3-E5). She has telekinetic powers and a whole lot of Daddy issues. While physically small and a person of few words, her intensity cannot go unnoticed. Short hair (or buzzed) a plus.
[NANCY] plays a 16-year-old, Any Ethnicity, Any Gender, Alto with High Belt (F3-F5). A smart and curious high schooler who thinks the world revolves around her and her love life. She may be well intentioned, but she pays the price for her narcissism when her best friend, Barb, suddenly disappears. Also briefly appears as [ROBIN]. Must have good comedic timing.
[JOYCE] plays 25-40-year-old, Any Ethnicity, female-presenting, Mezzo with Belt (Ab3-F5). Constantly at a “10,” she is strong-willed yet hysterical and like JONATHAN, will stop at nothing to find her son, WILL. She also may have a few screws loose. Strong Winona Ryder impression a plus. Also puppeteers Will.
[WILL] 12-years-old-puppet, Tenor (C3-A4) or Alto (F#3 to F5). Kidnapped by the DEMOGORGON, Will may seem wimpy and a tad pathetic, but his resilience to stay alive and pursue big dreams is unparalleled.
[HOPPER] plays a 25-45-year-old, Any Ethnicity, male-presenting, Baritone (A2-F#3). A Sheriff of Hawkins, he is an alcoholic with his own emotional baggage, but is driven to uncover the truth behind WILL's disappearance. Looking for that “something more," he finds comfort in JOYCE's off-beat personality as she looks for her son. Strong movement ability preferred and strong rock falsetto a plus. Must have good comedic timing
[STEVE] plays a 17-year-old, Any Ethnicity, Male, Tenor (E3-falsetto E5). The high school heartthrob with the most glorious hair you’ve ever seen. He gives into the patriarchy easily, that is until an unlikely ally comes along to challenge him. Also doubles as [JONATHAN] Adult (18+) to play 17-year-old, Any Ethnicity, male-presenting, Baritenor (G2-G#4). The outcast at school, he will stop at nothing to find his younger brother, WILL. He seems to be doing just fine on his own…that is until NANCY starts to notice him. Also appears as [DR. BRENNER]. Rock tenor.
[BARB] plays a 16-year-old, Any Ethnicity, female-presenting, Alto with High Belt (G3-E5). She is the frumpy best friend who always seems to be forgotten. Hopelessly awkward and a bit naïve…that is until her best friend’s betrayal brings out her inner Regina George. This role calls for a STAR. Improv skills a plus.
STORYLINE
With a book and score by Jonathan Hogue, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a wild and irreverent send-up of the hit series Stranger Things and all its campy 80’s glory. Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, indulgent pop culture references, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters, and maybe, just maybe, justice for everyone’s favorite frumpy ginger, Barb Holland.
NOTE: MLT IS COMMITTED TO NONDISCRIMINATION WHEN SELECTING VOLUNTEERS FOR ANY POSITION, INCLUDING PERFORMERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL CONCERNS REGARDING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RELIGION, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASSES, PLEASE TALK TO THE DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER BEFORE THE END OF AUDITIONS.
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