Open Auditions: Lionheart Season 2025
Upcoming Open Auditions: “A Year With Frog and Toad”
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our July 2025 production of “A Year with Frog and Toad.”
All roles are non-paying.
This production is directed by Sam Casey.
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.
Casting open to all race/ethnicity, gender identity, body type, etc.
Overview
“A Year With Frog and Toad, Theatre for Young Audiences” is a one act version of the 2003 Broadway musical by Willie and Robert Reale, based on the classic children’s books by Arnold Lobel.
Originally produced at Lionheart in 2015 we are excited to revive this production with a new cast for our 25th season.
Production Details
Casting: Ages 12 – Adult
Auditions: May 18 and May 19 at 6:30pm
Callbacks: May 20 at 6:30pm
Rehearsals: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (May 29 – July 13)
Tech Week: July 12 – July 15
Performances:
– Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 pm
– Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm
– Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, & 7:30 pm
– Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 pm
What to Prepare
One vocal selection of 30-60 seconds from a musical theatre song.
- You must utilize an instrumental track without backing/guide vocals
- Please keep your selections “student appropriate” (pg)
What to Expect
- Small group setting for vocal/acting auditions
- Large group setting for a simple movement/dance call
What to Bring
- Your instrumental track on a mobile device.
- Comfortable closed toe shoes.
- Printed headshot (any size or quality).
- Simple theatrical resume.
- A list of all prior commitments and conflicts during the rehearsal period.
Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal, but please provide your availability for the entire rehearsal period.
Audition Tips from the Directors
- We are not asking for a monologue, so please be sure to convey character and story through your vocal performance. To help you accomplish this, please be sure your lyrics are memorized.
- When rehearsing your song prioritize these vocal elements in this order: 1 – Projection, 2 – articulation, 3 – pitch, and 4 – tone.
- Bring your track in a downloaded digital format (mp3 or m4a) so you aren’t relying on an internet connection to stream YouTube, Spotify, etc.
- All experience and ability levels welcome! Do not be afraid of singing or dancing! We will have a cast of actors with a wide range of abilities. Show us your best!
- You may select any musical theatre song; but if you need help finding a song you can find audition-length cuts of material from the show at this link: tinyurl.com/
FrogAndToadAuditions
Questions? Email Sam Casey at SCasey@gac.org.
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Upcoming Open Auditions: “Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scandals.”
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our September 2025 production of “Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scandals.”
All roles are non-paying.
This production is directed by Darci Rose Wells.
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.
Please bring an acting resume or be ready to list past roles, along with a headshot photo that we may keep.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Audition Dates:
– Sunday, June 29th at 6:30 pm
– Monday, June 30th at 6:30pm
Show Dates:
September 12-28, 2025.
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Special Saturday matinee on September 27th at 2:00 pm.
Casting:
10w, ages 18-100!
Overview
Radio hostesses and society doyennes Vesta Poteet and Dixie Mandrell bring to you the comings and goings of the activities in and around The Luna Del Mar Manufactured Home Oasis and Monkey Empire — very few of the monkeys are contagious. And what a jumpin’ place this trailer park is. There’s a visit to Graceland from rovin’ reporter Missy Goode (and her unfortunate arrest by the security guards); there’s the upcomin’ Miss Manatee contest, if forced contestant Mayola Felts can stop eaten’ every sweet thing she can get her hands on; there’s The Heart of Dixie advice for the lovelorn and addicted — a subscription to the Gone with the Wind collectors series of plates with Scarlette O’Hara looking like Ernest Borgnine in drag is a dramatic disappointment. The colossal celebration at Luna Del Mar, penicillin capital of central Florida, is Jesus and Elvis; A Tribute to the Kings, a little nativity with some rock n’ roll. So it’s not the holidays, but in honor of Elvis, a drive-by nativity is planned with headlights to be beamed on the annual tableau — low headlights, PLEASE! If you think that this kings’ tribute runs smoothly, you’ll also believe that teased hair is a thing of the past.
Note from the Director:
This is a zany, outrageous comedy! I am looking for bold personalities and choices, but that still grounds them that these are real people.
I am also looking for a diverse cast of ages, races/ethnicities, gender identities, and body types. This is a strong group of women, and I want the cast and crew to reflect that and bring it to life.
Character Breakdown:
Dixie: female or drag artist 30’s and up, Co-hostess of the Luna Del Mar radio report.
Vesta: female or drag artist 30’s and up, Co-hostess of the Luna Del Mar radio report.
Missy: female 40’s and up, A roving reporter who is telling the listeners of her adventures (and headache) at Graceland with her granddaughter.
Mary Eunice: female 50’s and up, A widow that envisions herself to be the spiritual leader of Luna Del Mar.
Pauline: female 40’s and up, A woman desperate for her daughter to achieve some degree of recognition.
Mayola: female 18-25, Pauline’s daughter who has a weight problem. She does not want to be in the Miss Manatee pageant, but she does want her mother’s approval.
Alvetta: female 20’s and up, Owner of Alveeta McClay’s Charm School and the sponsor of the Miss Manatee Beauty Pageant.
Harlene: female 30’s and up, A woman who questions some of the opinions and attitudes of the group.
Madge: female, 30’s. An Elvis fanatic who is famous for her annual Elvis displays.
Imogene: female 30’s and up, an attractive woman who is looked down upon by the others because of her lifestyle.
Questions? Email Darci Rose Wells at darcirwells@gmail.com.
If you’ve been interested in diving into the acting world, then our auditions in Norcross are the perfect opportunity for you! At Lionheart Theatre, we put on a new production almost every month, and each month is different. You’ll have the chance to try your hand at a number of varying roles.
Lionheart Theatre Company is always looking for new faces to join our continuously growing acting family. Your level of experience doesn’t matter as long as you’re willing to learn and have fun. The right attitude can bring out the best in actors, experienced or not. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to audition.
The best way to prepare for auditions is to know your character. Yes, memorizing lines is important, but understanding who you are portraying is what turns a good actor into something great. Take the time to sit down and research your character. What’s their background? What motivates them? How do they change throughout the play? As you learn more, try to apply this knowledge to your lines.
You can also work on your lines with a friend or family member. Don’t just read the lines aloud; try to make them come to life. Exaggerate your emotions, and keep your facial expressions in mind. If you can find a way to connect with the character, don’t be afraid to let it show! All of these efforts will translate well into your audition.
Lastly, be sure to work on your confidence. Every actor starts somewhere, so even if you have no experience at all, walk into your audition with your head held high. Chances are, doing so will help you shake some of those audition nerves.