SHOW INFO
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Written & Created by Roger Bean
Musical Arrangements by Brian William Baker
Orchestrations by Michael Borth
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker
Originally Produced for the New York Stage by David Elzer, Roger Bean, & Peter Schneider
The Marvelous Wonderettes premiered at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Joseph Hanreddy, Artistic Director and Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director
The Marvelous Wonderettes is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!
PRESENTED BY THE LEVOY THEATRE
Producer: Sean Pedrick
Director: Meredith Beck
Stage Manager: Patty Davis
Choreographer: Mackenzie Newbury
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm – Relaxed Performance
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 3:00pm
All performances will take place at The Levoy Theatre, 130 High St N, Millville, NJ 08332.
ROLE BREAKDOWN
🎙️ Cindy Lou
Female presenting. Age range: 18-28. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano, belt E3-F5.
Cindy Lou knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named prom queen and acts out against her best friend, Betty Jones, when things don’t go her way.
🎙️ Missy
Female presenting. Age range: 18 to 28. Vocal range: Soprano, G3-A5.
Missy is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy.
🎙️ Betty Jean
Female presenting. Age range: 18-28. Vocal range: Alto with strong low range, D3-E5.
Betty Jean is the class clown and tom boy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend.
🎙️ Suzy
Female presenting. Age range: 18-28. Vocal range: Mezzo-alto with both a sweet and soulful voice, G3-E5.
Suzy is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super best friends with Missy, Suzzy is always a little giddy and a little silly and finds great pleasure in everything she does.
AUDITION INFO
GENERAL AUDITION GUIDELINES
- This is a non-equity, community theater production. However, cast will receive a small travel stipend.
- All performances will take place at The Levoy Theatre, 130 High St N, Millville, NJ 08332.
- Rehearsals will take place at The Levoy Theatre and The Levoy Arts & Education Center, 16 E Pine St, Millville, NJ 08332.
- Tech week will run from Saturday-Thursday the week of the show’s opening performance. Please keep these dates open.
- No conflicts will be accepted during tech week or for any shows.
- If you have any additional questions regarding auditions or this production as a whole, please email wonderettes@levoy.net.
OPEN AUDITIONS: December 10 & 11, 2024, 6:30-9:00pm at The Levoy Theatre, Millville, NJ 08332
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Bring your resume and be prepared to fill out your rehearsal conflicts.
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Prepare a 32 bar vocal selection from any song written during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Bring printed sheet music for the accompanist or tracks on a phone or other device.
- Bluetooth capabilities and an aux cord will be available.