AUDITIONS
"The Fantasticks"
Eagle Theatre Company is seeking a wonderfully talented ensemble for our upcoming production of The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical with over 17,000 performances, winning the Off-Broadway Obie award and a special Tony for its longevity. This timeless, funny, and romantic allegory tells the story of a boy, a girl, two scheming fathers/parents, and the magical wall that separates them. Blending poetry, comedy, and unforgettable music, the show explores love, loss, and the universal journey towards maturity.
Audition Dates:
- August 22, 2026, 11am-5pm at Eagle Hills Church, 651 N. Eagle Rd, Eagle, 83616
- August 23, 2026, 11am-5pm at Eagle Performing Arts Center, 1125 E State St, Eagle, 83616
Sign up for auditions HERE.
Please plan on allowing the time needed from 11-5. Let us know when you sign in if you have a scheduling challenge for that day as well as any rehearsal conflicts. Callbacks if needed: August 24, 2026, location to be announced at auditions.
Director: Frank White, Musical Director: JeNeale Hill
The Amazing Characters:
El Gallo: Male 30-50, The dashing, mysterious narrator and bandit with charismatic presence and a robust baritone voice. Key song 'Try to Remember'
Matt: Male 18-28, The innocent, idealistic boy who thinks he is deeply in love. Energetic, passionate, and naive, baritone or tenor.
Luisa: Female 18-28, The romantic, dramatic girl who is 16 and magnificent, high soprano with strong vocal control.
Hucklebee: Male or Female 40-60, Matt's parent. A boisterous, strait-laced conservative gardener who secretly plots with
Bellomy: Male or Female 40-60, Luisa's parent. A dramatic, somewhat eccentric gardener who acts as Hucklebee's friendly rival and partner in crime, needs comedic timing, ideally baritone.
Henry/The Old Actor: Male 50-70, An aging, grandiloquent actor who specializes in Shakespeare. Comedic, eccentric, and non-singing.
Mortimer/The Man Who Dies: Male 30-60, Henry's sidekick who specializes in stage deaths. Physical comedy skills needed, non-singing.
The Mute: Male or Female, 18-40, An essential, non-speaking role that acts as the stage manager, props master, and the literal wall. Requires excellent physical movement and mime skills.
Preparation Requirements:
Vocal:
Please prepare 32 bars of a classic musical theater piece. Bring sheet music in your preferred key. If not using live piano, please bring an instrumental backing track or on a phone or USB drive. Please note, do not bring a song selection from this show, it needs to be from a different theater production.
(No a cappella auditions please)
What to Bring:
Sheet music of your song in your key in a three-ring binder
Acting:
Be prepared to read selected sides from the script (these will be provided)
General Notes:Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that allow movement. Water and snacks: Auditions will take time, please bring items to maintain your energy and hydration.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! SERIOUSLY WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU - THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AMAZING THEATER EXPERIENCE.
If you have any questions, please contact the director, Frank White, at frankwhite0225@outlook.com