E X I T 8 2 :  A TOMS RIVER THEATRE COMPANY, INC.

AUDITIONS FOR GREASE, the 1950’s rock ‘n roll musical
Book, music & lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Directed and Choreographed by Sean Openshaw

Audition dates:
Wednesday May 16th at 7pm
Thursday May 17th at 7pm
Sunday May 20th at 11am 

Auditions will take place on the Ocean County College Campus in Toms River.  

Please prepare:
16 bars of a song in the style of the show
Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose.

All (except adult roles) are required to dance after your initial vocal audition.
Women: Character shoes. Men: Character, dance sneakers or jazz shoes. 

Looking to cast young performers that appear to be high-school aged – with the exception of Vince and Miss Lynch. Youthful energy, exuberance, angst and a sense of fun are the keys to this production. Every character in this show is at a post-adolescent crossroads so stakes are high.

DANNY  – The leader of the “T-Birds.” A leading man who can play jock
and sensitive kid at the same time. Charming, confident, but not
entirely skilled at balancing his cool self with his emotional self.
He has the potential to be a much more evolved human being than he is
– but he’s not quite ready yet. He has to keep up appearances to his
friends but doesn’t fully understand the emotional cost of putting
(immature) friends before (budding) romance. Most likely to succeed –
but only in his own neighborhood - in the yearbook.

SANDY  – A sweet, wholesome girl who has the potential to be less than
sweet and wholesome should the need arise. Her innocence is from lack
of experience but she is smart enough to size up those around her and
figure out how their insecurities drive them to certain actions. When
she finally realizes she should join, rather than beat “them” her
transformation is complete proving that she can best even the most
experienced of the Pink Ladies. Most importantly, however, she never
loses her integrity and heart. By the time she graduates, will be most
likely to succeed in the all-around category - in the yearbook.

RIZZO  – She is tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. She is
volatile, unpredictable and lashes out before she can be lashed at.
But all of her anger and bluster covers up a vulnerable, damaged and
lonely core. Most likely to punch somebody’s lights out - in the
yearbook.

FRENCHY – She is the dreamer who, while not being the brightest bulb
in the pack, has a heart of gold. She is very focused on a career in
the beauty services industry and finds Rydell High the wrong place in
which to pursue that. Her imagination is so powerful that she actually
manifests a dream sequence where her choices in life are brought into
very clear focus. Least likely to succeed - in the yearbook.

MARTY  – She is the “beauty” of the Pink Ladies and is receiving gifts
from an older boy. She doesn’t have the street experience of Rizzo but
likes to think of herself as being in a more evolved universe,
romantically, than her cohorts. Most likely to be a cover girl - in
the yearbook.

JAN  – She is the rather outspoken, pushy, always-hungry latest entry
into the Pink Ladies. She is tolerated more than liked. She is very
shy around the boys. Most likely to eat her way through Chicago - in
the yearbook.

KENICKIE – He is the second in command of the "T-Birds." He acts
pretty tough and his relationship with Rizzo is likewise. He is
sarcastic and always there with a quick quip. Most likely to work as a
mechanic in his own garage - in the yearbook.

DOODY – He is the youngest (and perhaps smallest) of the gang. He must
play (or learn how to play) guitar. He is eager to please and loves
his position in the gang and looks up to the older guys. Most likely
to assist somebody important - in the yearbook.

ROGER – He is the gang clown who would do anything for a laugh. He is
full of mischief and half-baked schemes. He also likes to moon people.
Most likely to flip burgers – and enjoy doing it - in the yearbook.

SONNY – He THINKS he is a lady-killer. According to him, if any gal
would go for one of the guys in the gang, they’d probably rather go
with him. A real wheeler dealer. Most likely to get dumped the most
times by the most girls - in the yearbook.

PATTY – She is a bubbly cheerleader who can bowl you over with her
enthusiasm. As such, she is barely tolerated by the Pink Ladies. It
would be helpful if she had “baton twirler” on her resume. Most likely
to marry for money - in the yearbook.

CHA-CHA – (Will double in ensemble) She is a loud-mouthed interloper
from another school. She fashions herself a great dancer. A fun
step-out role during the school hop. Most likely to not be mentioned –
in the yearbook (because she’s from another school).

EUGENE  - He is the class valedictorian and, as there is no better way
to phrase it, your typical high school nerd. But he’s got high hopes.
Certainly the most likely to become a successful accountant - in the
yearbook.

VINCE FONTAINE (Adult) - He is the (slightly cheesy/sleazy) D.J. at
WAXX radio. He not only plays all the hits but at the school hop tries
to hit on and make plays at all the girls. A signature trait is that
there is no line from which he cannot construct a clever rhyme.

JOHNNY CASINO – He is the leader of one of the in-school rock bands
who plays at the school hop. It would be helpful if he could play
guitar.

TEEN ANGEL (Male OR Female) - An "other worldly" presence. Frenchy's
Guardian Angel who try's to steer her on the right path. Must be
soulful and able to completely wrap the audience around your finger
with this one song.
*Please refer to the 1994 Billy Porter recording.

MISS LYNCH (Adult Male OR Female) – An old maid English teacher. The
kind our grandparents all told us about from when they were young.

ENSEMBLE  – Energetic, youthful, skilled dancers and singers. Several
of these performers will have smaller roles. We are looking for
diverse, energetic, fun people who can give major personality to
Rydell High. Among those cast in the ensemble, 3 men and women will
also be chosen as featured dancers.