Director - Trisha Ditsworth
Music Director - Leia Wasbotten
Choreographer - Ashley Bauer-Webb
Audition Dates: August 26 and 28 from 3:00PM - 6:00 PM
Callbacks: Saturday August 29, 9:00 AM
For dance callbacks please bring jazz or tennis shoes, plus tap shoes if you tap.
MCC Performing Arts Center Mainstage
1520 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202
Please prepare two, contrasting 16-32 bar cuttings of musical theatre songs in the style of the show. One of these selections can be a pop/rock song.
An optional 30-60-second monologue can also be presented.
Audition package not to exceed four (4) minutes total.
An accompanist will be provided. Please bring printed music in the correct key properly marked.
PLEASE NOTE - All actors cast in the production are required to sign up for a 1 credit class at MCC.
The MCC Musical Theatre Program is committed to inclusive casting. As such, we encourage performers to attend auditions, without regard to ethnicity, ability, race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Auditions are open to all MCC students and other interested individuals.
Please complete the audition form using the button below.
Once you have completed the form, please email
dalrq1@gmail.com to request an audition time.
Rehearsal schedule, beginning August 31:
Monday 3-7pm
Wednesday 3-6pm
Friday 3-6pm
plus Saturdays 9/12, 9/19, and 10/10 9am-12pm
Tech week beginning October 19
Dress week beginning October 26
Run October 30-November 8
Synopsis
Direct from the African savanna to the wild, ruthless jungle of a suburban high school, Cady Heron thinks she’s prepared for anything—until she crosses paths with the ultimate apex predators: The Plastics. Adapted from the iconic hit movie by comedy legend Tina Fey, Mean Girls is the hit Broadway musical that brings high-stakes teenage hierarchy to life with ferocious energy, razor-sharp wit, and a wickedly catchy score. As Cady plots to take down queen bee Regina George from the inside, she quickly learns that rising to the top of the food chain comes with a price, and revenge is a dish best served with a killer choreography routine. Hilarious, snappy, and surprisingly full of heart, Mean Girls is a high-octane celebration of friendship, identity, and staying true to yourself—so grab your squad, wear pink, and get ready for a totally fetch night at the theater!
Character Descriptions
Cady
A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Is the emotional heart of our story.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Regina
Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes cold, you want to die. She is regal, still, and “hot”, but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Janis
An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Damian
Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Gretchen
One of the Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a “banker” meaning she befriends people to “bank” their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Karen
One of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance tto develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Aaron
A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either. Broadway and pop tenor.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Mrs. George/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. Heron
Mrs. Heron is Cady’s intellectual mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes. Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her smartest self. Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes. Great singer. Distinctly defines these three characters. Eclectic Broadway vocal mix.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mr. Duvall
The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls. Funny and a strong singer.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Kevin G.
Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and a decent rapper.
Gender: male
ENSEMBLE: Students at North Shore High School. Seeking strong singer/dancer/actors. The ensemble is an integral part of this show and some actors will play multiple characters.
We will be casting understudies for major roles that will also be part of the ensemble.
MCC Music Theatre practices and supports non-traditional casting.
Standbys and swings will be selected from those auditioning.
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