The Wedding Singer
Auditions on:
Saturday, November 15th at 7 pm
Sunday, November 16th at 7 pm
Callbacks on:
Tuesday, November 18th at 7 pm by invitation
Rhinebeck Theatre Society announces open auditions for The Wedding Singer, a musical based on the hit New Line Cinema movie written by Tim Herlihy. Music by Matthew Sklar, book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, and lyrics by Chad Beguelin.
It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
The Wedding Singer features a large chorus with many featured roles for actors who sing, and dancers who act.
Presented by: Rhinebeck Theatre Society Directors: Randi Kiersnowski and Risa Petrone Music Directors: Paul and JoAnne Schubert Choreographer: Risa Petrone Fight Choreographer: Randi Kiersnowski Stage Manager: Vera Perry
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck NY
Performance Dates: March 6, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Seeking: Adult actors, singers, and dancers aged 16 - 99
All ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition. Casting will be approached with no regard to an actor’s gender expression, race, or ethnicity. Women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
Please prepare: 16 - 32 measures of two songs in the style of the show, or from the show. You may only be asked to sing one song. Bring your sheet music for the piano accompanist, or recorded tracks. There will be a dance portion at the audition, so be prepared to move.
Callbacks will consist of readings from the script, and some music and vocals as needed.
Questions: Contact Director Risa Petrone at risapetrone@gmail.com
Character Breakdown:
Robbie Hart (25-40)
The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly 'nice' guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Playing your own guitar is a major plus.
Vocal range: Tenor (B2-C5)
Sammy (25-40)
The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie's best friends. A total guy's guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. Playing bass/guitar a plus.
Vocal range: Tenor (C3-A4)
George (25-40)
The wedding band's keyboardist and one of Robbie's best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy's super guy attitude. Playing keyboard/other instruments a plus.
Vocal range: Tenor (C3-A4)
Julia Sullivan (25-35)
Waitress. The pretty "girl next door" in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave.
Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (G3-F5)
Holly (25-35)
Julia's cousin. Sexually promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy. This role requires strong dance ability.
Vocal Range: Mezzo Belt (E5-A3)
Glen Guglia (30-45)
Julia's fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia's love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer.
Vocal Range: Tenor (D4-B5)
Rosie (65-80)
Robbie's grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain "hip" despite her age. A highly comedic character.
Vocal range: Soprano (C4-C5)
Linda (20-30)
Robbie's fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie.
Vocal range: Mezzo Belt (A3-D5)
Impersonators
Encountered by Robbie in Las Vegas. Includes Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Tina Turner, Mr. T, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and Imelda Marcos. If you can do an impression of any of these people, please show us!
Ensemble
Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie); Wedding Guests; Stockbrokers; Waiters.
The Wedding Singer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com