It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hubcaps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are looking hot in bobby socks and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious, and provocative.

This musical is specially designed for young actors and is family-friendly for all audiences! Grease: School Version is suitable in content for teens and preteens, this abridged version retains the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs that make Grease a favorite among rock 'n' roll fans of all ages.

When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Where: Wylie Acting Group Theatre - 205 Industrial Ct. Wylie, TX 75098

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Audition Registration Link: https://www.wylieactinggroup.org/audition-registration/

• Please dress appropriately and expect to have your photo taken after you have signed in.
• Please do not bring props to the audition.
• Also, the casting committee requests that you do not wear costumes or face paint.
• A dancing audition is required for all performers.
• Auditioners should bring jazz shoes if you have them.
• If you don’t own jazz shoes, please bring comfortable sneaker type shoes you’re able to move in.
• Be sure to bring a water bottle and snack.

Auditions will consist of singing, dancing, and acting requirements.

SINGING … Please prepare 2 songs from the attached list. You will be asked to sing your preferred song first, and then may be asked to sing the second song you prepared. (songs & tracks in audition link)

DANCING … You will be asked to perform a short dance routine (in groups) during the auditions. Wear loose clothing and shoes you can dance in. (dance videos in audition link)

ACTING … All actors are required to audition with one of the monologues provided. Prepare the one that is closest to the roles you are looking for.
(monologues in audition link)

Family Volunteer Expectations

Parent and family participation is a natural part of the community theatre experience. We expect each family to contribute approximately 20 hours to the production prior to performances (set building, work inside the theatre, show promotion, etc.) plus working before, during, or after most performances. Volunteer positions will be reviewed at the first rehearsal.

Questions: Email the Production Manager, Amy Frigoli at Amy.Frigoli@gmail.com

Rehearsals

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
• The first rehearsal will be on Monday, March 25th.
• Attendance by all cast and crew at the first rehearsal is required and nonnegotiable.
• Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
• Saturday rehearsals vary so please review the calendar carefully.
• An in-depth rehearsal schedule is provided at the first rehearsal.
• Additional rehearsals may be called, if needed.
• Rehearsals may be limited to small groups with various arrival and dismissal times.
• Rehearsal attendance is crucial, but no absences are allowed unless disclosed in registration form conflicts.
• Inability to attend rehearsals affects casting eligibility.

Performances

• Friday, June 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 8 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 9 @ 2:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 15 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 16 @ 2:30 p.m.

Available Roles

All character roles are open to actors ages 10 to 16

• DANNY ZUKO - The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong, and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.
• SANDY DUMBROWSKI - New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
• BETTY RIZZO - Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
• FRENCHY - A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, she is heavily made up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician.
• MARTY - The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; pretty and looks older than the other girls but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated.
• JAN - Funny, loud, compulsive eater and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with the boys.
• DOODY - The youngest of the guys; small, boyish and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshiping attitude towards the other guys. He also plays the guitar.
• KENICKIE - The second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor.
• SONNY LaTIERRI - A member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer.
• ROGER - The anything-for-a-laugh stocky type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas.
• VINCE FONTAINE - A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.'
• CHA-CHA, a.k.a. Charlene DiGregorio - The best dancer at St. Bernadette's; a loudmouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny.
• EUGENE FLORCZYK - The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug and pompous, but gullible.
• JOHNNY CASINO - All-American, rock-star "greaser" student at Rydell High, whose real name is Clarence.
• MISS LYNCH - A no-nonsense, serious, loud, English teacher.
• PATTY SIMCOX - A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies and can twirl a baton.
• THE PINK LADIES - The club-jacketed, gum-chewing, hip-swinging girls' gang who hang around with the Burger Palace Boys.
• THE BURGER PALACE BOYS - A super-cool, DA-haired, hard-looking group of high school wheeler-dealers... or so they think.