​​Audition Procedures

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​Vocal Audition: Please prepare one 30-60 second musical theatre song in a comedic style. Please do not sing a song from Urinetown. An accompanist will be provided at auditions. Please bring your clearly labeled sheet music in a book or a binder.
 

Dance Audition: Arrive dressed to move. Dance shoes (character shoes, ballet slippers, or jazz slippers) are recommended, but not required.
 

Virtual Auditions:  Must be submitted to Urinetown@r-m-t.org no later than 8:00 p.m.on Tuesday, August 5th.

 

Please submit the following:

- One video clearly stating your name and the song you are performing, as well as your cut following  the vocal audition guidelines above. Karaoke tracks or live accompaniment is strongly recommended. Video should be submitted as YouTube link or Google Drive link. Please check file permissions before submitting.

- Completed audition form

- Provide a complete list of rehearsal conflicts​​

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Other Information:

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Callbacks: Callbacks, if necessary, will take place on Saturday, August 9th by invitation only. Those invited will be notified. If you have a conflict with the callback audition date, please be sure to clearly indicate that on your Audition Form.

 

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in late August. Weekday rehearsals run Monday-Thursday evenings, while weekend rehearsals will typically take place on Saturday or Sunday from 12 - 4pm. Rehearsal times are subject to change and we request that you thoroughly indicate all weekday, weekend, and holiday conflicts on your Conflict Calendar.​​

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Load-in and Tech rehearsals will take place the weekend of October 24th. Brush-up rehearsals will be held between performance weekends at the discretion of the directing and stage management teams. These would be held on November 6th and 13th.

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Shoes & Makeup: Cast members are responsible for obtaining the proper footwear for rehearsals and performances. For health reasons, cast must also supply their own makeup. Exceptions may be made for those few characters requiring specialty makeup. RMT will provide a designer who will meet with the cast to explain the concepts, color palette and application techniques.​

 

Our Commitment to Equitable & Accessible Theatre Practices: RMT is committed to creating an artistic environment where diverse voices are promoted, supported, and celebrated. The production team is committed to casting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities, body types, and abilities. RMT acknowledges the financial commitment of participating in community theatre. Through the Sonie Mathew Scholarship Fund, RMT may be able to offer support to volunteers who may need assistance in offsetting costs, such as membership dues, travel expenses, stage makeup, dance shoes, etc. The production team will also lead efforts to coordinate carpool options where needed.

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Important Notes on Casting: 

 

• Casting performers ages 15+​

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Character Descriptions

 

Please Note: The age ranges and gender identities listed indicate the age or gender that the character should appear onstage and does not need to match the age/gender identity of the performer. All roles are open to actors of any race or ethnicity. We are actively seeking to cast in a racially-conscious manner. All actors must be 15 years of age or older.

If you have any questions, please email urinetown@r-m-t.org.

 

Urinetown Character Breakdown

Officer Lockstock: A corrupt policeman and the tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story. Bold and brash. An authoritative voice, with rich low notes but a firm G4. Excellent comic timing needed and strong acting ability.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30+
Vocal Range: A2 - A4

Bobby Strong: The “good-looking”, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution. A clear high tenor; a nimble falsetto is a plus.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male or Non-Binary, 20 to 30
Vocal Range: A2 - Ab4 (potential C5)

Hope Cladwell: An innocent, romantic optimist who becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father's evil. A naïve girl who believes there is good in everyone. Falls in love with Bobby. Strong acting and singing ability with good comic timing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 18-25
Vocal Range: A3 – A5, Strong Soprano.

Penelope Pennywise: The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. Could be younger in real age but will be made up to look older. A gutsy female character. Strong acting and comic timing needed. Need to be an excellent singer with a belt and potentially shrill up to a G5.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 40+
Vocal Range: A3 - G5 (potential C6!)

Caldwell B. Cladwell: The president and owner of the Urine Good Company. A tyrant who both gleefully exploits the poor and genuinely believes he is helping the city. Baritone, needs crisp diction. Excellent acting with strong stage presence.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50 to 65
Vocal Range: A2 – G4

Little Sally: A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play's logic. Needs to be smallish in stature because she is the ‘child’ of the cast. Needs to look young in stage age. Strong acting, singing ability and comic timing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female 15-25 (to play young teen)
Vocal Range: A3-E5

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THE POOR:

Josephine "Ma" Strong: A strong-willed woman with fight, and a better ability than most to deal with the hard hand life has dealt her. Strong acting and singing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 50+
Vocal Range: Bb3 - D5

Joseph "Old Man" Strong: Bobby's rebellious father. His refusal to follow abusive laws ultimately launches the revolution. Good acting and comic timing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50+
Vocal Range: Solo dialogue (flexible voice part)

Hot Blades Harry: One of the city’s Poor. Relatively violent and unpredictable. A sadist. Strong acting and singing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
Vocal Range: A2 - F4, Bari/Tenor

Little Becky Two-Shoes: One of the city’s poor. Rebellious and impulsive, she definitely has a dark murderous side. Strong actor and singer.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
Vocal Range: Bb3 – F5

Soupy Sue: One of the city’s poor. Kind and anxious. Good acting and singing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
Vocal Range: Bb3 - B4

Tiny Tom: One of the city’s poor. Immature and confused. Despite his name he is large in stature. Good acting and comic timing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
Vocal Range: D3 - A3

THE RICH:

Officer Barrel: Lockstock's patrol partner with a secret. He sees himself as a thuggish and aggressive policeman yet does show a caring side. Good actor and singer.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30+
Vocal Range: G2 – F4

Senator Fipp: A greedy politician in Cladwell's pocket. A coward who hides all his crimes through politics. A creepy character who seems to lurk in all the wrong places. Strong acting with minimal singing.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 40+
Vocal Range: C#3 - F4

Mr. McQueen: Cladwell's sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Adult
Vocal Range: B2 - E4