THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PERFORMING WITH GCT!
Our theatre welcomes all performers of all ages and experience levels. The audition process can be a great experience to get to know others with similar passions to yours and to get some good experience… and maybe be cast in your first show!
Our audition process is often very fun and informal. Our rehearsals are usually Mon-Thurs evenings, and our performances are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
GOLDEN CHAIN THEATRE
42130 HWY 41
OAKHURST, CA
559-683-7112
Audition Info
- Open auditions for all roles begin promptly at 10 a.m. and may run as late as 2 p.m.
- Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Plan to arrive early to fill out an audition form. Please write clearly, especially your contact information. Headshots and resumes are not required. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian needs to be present.
- Please bring your personal calendar and provide a complete list of your conflicts through the run of the show.
- Please prepare 60 seconds of any song that best showcases your vocal range and fits the style of character you are interested in auditioning for. You may choose a song from the musical you are auditioning for if you like. Limit your selection to 1 minute, or about 32 bars.
- Using a smartphone recording of your accompaniment is OK.
- No A Cappella singing.
- Please dress comfortably and be ready to move and dance if required.
Squabbles
Download the SQUABBLES SIDES for your preparatory pleasure.
Jerry Sloan: A successful advertising jingle writer, 30ish. He’s witty, somewhat exasperated by his living situation and caught in the middle of his wife’s and father-in-law’s conflicts. He tries to keep the peace in the household while navigating his own frustrations, especially when his mother moves in. He’s reasonable, intelligent and will do anything for his wife.
Alice Sloan: Jerry’s wife, 30ish. Sharp, accomplished lawyer. She pregnant with her and Jerry’s first child, adding stress to an already chaotic home. She is loving, set in her ways, sensitive and quick-minded, often mediating between her father, Abe, and Jerry, while dealing with the new dynamic brought by Mildred’s arrival.
Abe Dreyfus: Alice’s father, a gruff, cantankerous, curmudgeon of a man of 65ish who reminds us of the legendary Archie Bunker. He lives with Jerry and Alice and his abrasive personality and constant complaints create tension, especially with Jerry. But once Mildred comes to town, watch out! Abe’s sharp-witted tongue and stubbornness steer much of the play’s humor, though his soft side makes itself know when least expected.
Mildred: Jerry’s mother, 60ish, who moves in after her home burns down. She’s feisty, opinionated and instantly at odds with Abe leading to explosive and hilarious clashes. She can definitely hold her own with the best of them and remains determined to make her point no matter how hopeless the situation is. Her strong personality mirrors Abe’s, setting the stage for their “squabbles”, but she also reveals depth and vulnerability.
Sol Wassermasn: Loyal friend/neighbor to the Sloan family, retired pharmacist, 65ish. He’s especially close with Abe, coming over the house occasionally to play cards with him or just hanging out. He’s a generous, positive person who is a practical thinker and will find the positive in any situation.
Handyman/Gardener: Man or woman, 30ish. Helps out around the Sloan household with landscaping and small fix-it projects. A colorful and animated personality. Lives in the past and likes to talk with his/her hands resulting in an occasional accident such as knocking over a glass or small household item. Honest, quirky and a bit clumsy, possesses a heart of gold.
Mrs. Fisher: 30-75. A governess or nanny who is hired by Jerry and Alice Sloan. She’s stern, fearless, possessive and is brought into the household to help care for the baby that Alice and Jerry are expecting. Although her demeanor is rigid, she can be funny.