Directed By: V.J. Orduna
Music Director: Jim Boggess
Choreographer: Roxanne Nielsen
General Auditions:
Saturday, May 31st from 12pm-4pm
Sunday, June 1st from 6pm-10pm
Monday, June 2nd from 6pm-10pm
Callbacks (by invitation):
Saturday, June 7th from 12pm-4pm
Rehearsal Dates:
July 27th– September 10th Sunday-Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm
Performance Dates:
September 12th– October 12th
Volunteer Actor Stipend:
$825.00
Grease follows the story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski, who fall in love over the summer and then face the challenges of high school life at Rydell High. The musical explores themes of teenage rebellion, peer pressure, and the journey of self-discovery.
Character Breakdown
Danny Zuko: The cool, confident leader of the Burger Palace Boys. He has a charming personality and falls for Sandy.
Sandy Dumbrowski: The sweet, naive new girl in town who captures Danny’s heart. She undergoes a transformation by the end of the musical.
Betty Rizzo: The tough, sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. She has a vulnerable side and a complicated relationship with Kenickie.
Kenickie: Danny’s best friend and second-in-command of the Burger Palace Boys. He’s tough and has a rebellious streak.
Frenchy: A dreamy, good-natured member of the Pink Ladies who aspires to be a beautician.
Marty: The sophisticated beauty of the Pink Ladies who tries to act older than she is.
Jan: The funny, loud, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies who loves to eat.
Doody: The youngest of the Burger Palace Boys, known for his boyish charm and guitar skills.
Sonny Latierri: A braggart and wheeler-dealer among the Burger Palace Boys, who thinks he’s a lady-killer.
Roger: The clown of the group, always dreaming up schemes and enjoying mischief.
Vince Fontaine: A slick, fast-talking disc jockey and veteran greaser.
Cha-Cha (Charlene Digregorio): The best dancer at St. Bernadette’s, known for her loud personality.
Eugene Florczyk: The class valedictorian, physically awkward and gullible.
Johnny Casino: A rock-star greaser student at Rydell High.
Miss Lynch: The serious, loud English teacher.
Patty Simcox: The typical cheerleader, athletic and sure of herself, but unpopular with the Pink Ladies.
Ensemble: Students at Rydell High School.
Auditions will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Enter through the stage door on the West side of the building near the loading dock. Please bring sheet music and prepare 2 contrasting songs (32 bars) from musical theater or in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes/sneakers as there will also be a movement/dance call.
Video Submissions
We will also be accepting video submissions for those who are unable to attend in person. Select ‘Video’ and paste link to your video in the space provided on the audition form. Deadline for video auditions is Monday, June 2nd at 5:00pm (cst)
OCP is committed to fostering a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment. We are open to non-traditional color-conscious casting and strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and body types to audition.
The deadline to sign up for an audition is Monday, June 2nd at 5:00pm
To sign up for an appointment, complete our Audition Form.
Through upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating respect for all and consciously working to provide diverse representation, OCP is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. Omaha Community Playhouse is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.
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