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Disaster!

The plot follows a group of New Yorkers that attend the opening of a floating casino and discothèque that quickly succumbs to multiple disasters. These calamities correlate with plots of various disaster films of the 1970s, such as earthquakes or killer bee incidents. A comedic homage to the disaster films of the 1970s using hit songs from the era.
When:- Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Frisco Discovery Center Black Box - 8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
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By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick
Director: Neale Whitmore
Music Director: Joey O’Reilly
Choreographer: Amy Cave
Stage Manager: Elena Tirado
Callbacks Wednesday May 7, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM as needed; callbacks will include a dance call.
- Bring headshot and resumé.
- Please prepare 32 bars each from two contrasting songs.
- Selections from the show or pop songs are acceptable.
- For appointment, please use this link for SignUp Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAD28A3FA7-55278460-disaster
All cast members will receive a stipend. Actor stipends start at $300.
For additional information on auditions, contact us via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FriscoTheatre/ or call 972-370-2266. If you book an appointment time and are unable to keep it, please cancel it using Signup Genius!
COVID-19 Policy
Theatre Frisco will be using only fully vaccinated cast, crew production team on this production.
Rehearsals
- Primarily Monday – Thursday weeknights 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and weekends if needed (either Saturday mornings / afternoons or Sunday afternoons).
- Rehearsal begins June 8.
- Tech week(s) Sunday July 13 - 24.
- No conflicts allowed during Tech week or Performance dates.
- Rehearsals will take place at Theatre Frisco’s warehouse / rehearsal space the first 2 weeks then at Amy’s Studio of Performing Arts until moving into the Black Box.
Performances
- July 25 – August 10
- Friday / Saturday 8:00 PM & Saturday / Sunday 2:30 PM
- 2 Saturday matinees Aug. 2 & Aug. 9, no Saturday evening performance Aug. 2
Available Roles
Theatre Frisco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its casting. All ethnicities & identities are encouraged to audition.
- 5 male presenting principals
- 5 female presenting principals
- 1 male or female presenting principal (as twins)
- 4 male presenting ensemble
- 3 female presenting ensemble
Please note: The role of Sister Mary Downey has been cast.
If you can tap dance, let us know at auditions.
Chad
Male
25 - 40
Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: C3
A handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice.
Scott
Male
25 - 40
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F3
Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.
Ted
Male
25 - 50
Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: E3
A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type.
Marianne
Female
20 - 40
Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
An attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt.
Tony
Male
35 - 50
Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: D3
A very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged man. A schemer.
Jackie
Female
25 - 45
Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
An aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque.
Ben / Lisa
Any gender
10 - 15, will consider the ‘right’ adult
Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Smart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to a high D. With vibrato! A young Michael Jackson / Andrea McArdle.
Sister Mary Downey
This role has been cast
Shirley
Female
50 - 65
Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Maury’s wife. Tap dancing a plus. Great comedic actress.
Maury
Male
50 - 65
Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Db3
Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.
Levora Verona
Female
25 - 50
Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Preferably black. A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great pop belt.
Ensemble Men
Male
20 - 45
Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, good dance ability and great voices needed. Note: One of the men will portray ‘Wealthy Man’ that has the song “Three Times a Lady”.
Ensemble Women
Female
20 - 45
Able to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops, wide range of dance skills.