Auditions will be October 9 and October 10 after school in the auditorium. There will be sign-up sheets so actors will have specific times for their auditions. Sign-up sheets will be posted in early October.
Every actor is given the opportunity to audition for a lead role. Favoritism does NOT play a part in the casting process. We select the cast based on the audition AND on who we think is best suited for each role regardless of size, shape, ethnicity or, when the role allows, gender. Preparation is crucial. Earn the role you want!
Anyone who wants to be in the show WILL be in the show. However, if you want to play a lead role (a character who has speaking lines and/or songs to sing solo) then you MUST audition. Audition materials (scenes to memorize and songs to learn) will be posted on this page soon.
Lead Roles in Emma: A Pop Musical
EMMA
Our title character. She is a senior at Highbury Boarding School and considers herself a matchmaker. Smart, fun, and engaged in the lives of those around her, Emma is blind to her own emotions. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
JEFF KNIGHTLY
A senior at Highbury. Jeff is studious, serious, and finds Emma's focus on matchmaking a frustrating distraction, but he has feelings for her nonetheless. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
HARRIET
A sophomore at Highbury, a friend of Emma's, and Emma's focus for the show. Harriet is not as confident as Emma, and so relies on Emma for direction. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
MARTIN
Attends public school. But he works as a Dishwasher/Busboy at this private high school. He has feelings for Harriet. This role requires a strong actor and some singing.
PHILIP ELTON
Mr. Popular at Highbury. He's running for Student Council President and flirts to get votes. Note: this character doesn't have any solos and would be a great role for a non-singer. This role DOES require strong a strong actor.
JANE FAIRFAX
A wealthy student from Ohio who is touring Highbury to potentially attend. She's seeks fun in all circumstances. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
FRANKIE CHURCHILL
Pop star who previously attended Highbury. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
MISS BATES
Highbury's Principal. She is frantic, eager to bring more students in, and provides a unique comedic element to our show. This role requires a strong actor who does a bit of singing.
ASHLEY
Ashley is the arm-candy for Philip as he runs his Presidential campaign. Ashley dreams of being a famous singer. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
Audition Scenes
All of the audition scenes and songs are linked below. Select the part you wish to audition for, open the audition scene, print it up and MEMORIZE both the scene AND the song! You only need to memorize the lines of the character you wish to play. One of the teachers will read the other part with you at the audition.
Every actor is given the opportunity to audition for a lead role. Favoritism does NOT play a part in the casting process. We select the cast based on the audition AND on who we think is best suited for each role regardless of size, shape, ethnicity or, when the role allows, gender. Preparation is crucial. Earn the role you want!
Anyone who wants to be in the show WILL be in the show. However, if you want to play a lead role (a character who has speaking lines and/or songs to sing solo) then you MUST audition. Audition materials (scenes to memorize and songs to learn) will be posted on this page soon.
Lead Roles in Emma: A Pop Musical
EMMA
Our title character. She is a senior at Highbury Boarding School and considers herself a matchmaker. Smart, fun, and engaged in the lives of those around her, Emma is blind to her own emotions. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
JEFF KNIGHTLY
A senior at Highbury. Jeff is studious, serious, and finds Emma's focus on matchmaking a frustrating distraction, but he has feelings for her nonetheless. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
HARRIET
A sophomore at Highbury, a friend of Emma's, and Emma's focus for the show. Harriet is not as confident as Emma, and so relies on Emma for direction. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
MARTIN
Attends public school. But he works as a Dishwasher/Busboy at this private high school. He has feelings for Harriet. This role requires a strong actor and some singing.
PHILIP ELTON
Mr. Popular at Highbury. He's running for Student Council President and flirts to get votes. Note: this character doesn't have any solos and would be a great role for a non-singer. This role DOES require strong a strong actor.
JANE FAIRFAX
A wealthy student from Ohio who is touring Highbury to potentially attend. She's seeks fun in all circumstances. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
FRANKIE CHURCHILL
Pop star who previously attended Highbury. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
MISS BATES
Highbury's Principal. She is frantic, eager to bring more students in, and provides a unique comedic element to our show. This role requires a strong actor who does a bit of singing.
ASHLEY
Ashley is the arm-candy for Philip as he runs his Presidential campaign. Ashley dreams of being a famous singer. This role requires a strong actor and singer.
Audition Scenes
All of the audition scenes and songs are linked below. Select the part you wish to audition for, open the audition scene, print it up and MEMORIZE both the scene AND the song! You only need to memorize the lines of the character you wish to play. One of the teachers will read the other part with you at the audition.
| emma_audition_monologue_and_scene.pdf |
| jeff_audition_scene.pdf |
| martin_and_harriet_audition_scene.pdf |
| phillip_audition_scene.pdf |
| frankie_audition_scene.pdf |
| jane_audition_scene.pdf |
| ashley_audition_scene.pdf |
| _mrs_bates_audition_monologue.pdf |
If you want to audition for Martin, sing Jeff's audition song If you are interested in Miss Bates, sing Emma's audition song
Emma Audition Song
Ashley Audition Song
Frankie Audition Song
Jane Audition Song
Harriet Audition Song
Jeff Audition Song
Emma Audition Song
Ashley Audition Song
Frankie Audition Song
Jane Audition Song
Harriet Audition Song
Jeff Audition Song
AUDITION FORM
Be sure to print this out, fill it in and have it signed. Then, bring it with you to your audition.
Be sure to print this out, fill it in and have it signed. Then, bring it with you to your audition.
| emma_audition_form.pdf |