Image: UGA Theatre will be holding auditions for both our Fall production- Evil Dead: The Musical - and the annual Experience UGA production on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 in room 115. See below for details regarding the audition process, each production's expectations, and information about callbacks. There are two required steps to securing your audition slot: Choose a time to audition by signup up here: TIME SLOT Fill out and the audition information form here: AUDITION FORM Note: The above time slot signup and audition form works for both Evil Dead: The Musical and the Experience UGA production. GENERAL AUDITIONS | AUG. 18 & 19 Evil Dead: The Musical is casting a total number of 11-14 people. Understudies and Swings will also be determined. Experience UGA is casting 5-8 actors (2 Soprano, 2 Tenor). Auditions are open to all students at UGA, whether undergraduate or graduate, regardless of major. For initial auditions: Read the Script. Be sure you are aware of and reasonably comfortable with the material, themes, characters, language, violence, and intimacy portrayed in the performance. Select the role/production for which you plan to audition. Choose and prepare one of the provided sections of a song from the show. While not all character songs are included, the available selections cover a variety of representative vocal ranges. Choose a piece that best showcases your range for your desired character. Selections have been generously provided by our music director, Rachel Townes. Information for them is available below in the Character Breakdown section, accompanied by sheet music and piano tracks featuring the melody line for students to prepare prior to auditions. Rachel Townes will be present during auditions to provide accompaniment. Please ensure you are familiar with the song before auditioning and perform it fully in character! NOTE: While the songs are from Evil Dead, they will also count towards your audition for Experience UGA as well. Prepare a Monologue. You will be asked to perform a memorized 1-minute monologue of your choice, preferably contemporary and fitting the role you are seeking. It does not have to be from the show but should fit the tone, language, and style of the character you are interested in playing. Attend auditions on August 18 & August 19 Arrive at least 20 minutes before your slotted time. CALLBACKS | AUG. 22 & 23 Callback lists will be posted on Thursday, Aug. 21 at drama.uga.edu If called back, prepare callback materials. Information about these materials and the Callback preparations will be posted on the callback sheet. Attend callbacks on August 22 & 23. The final cast list will be posted the week of August 25. For more detailed information on Evil Dead auditions, keep scrolling. For more information on auditions for Experience UGA, click the button below. EXPERIENCE UGA AUDITIONS EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Evil Dead: The Musical, directed by Professor T. Anthony Marotta, will be presented on the Fine Arts Stage from November 14 to November 23. REHEARSAL COMMITMENT As this is a musical, this rehearsal period will involve music, dancing, fight sequences, puppets, masks, stage blood effects, intimacy choreography and scene work. Those auditioning must be available for rehearsals and possess a willingness to fully commit to the entire process. All conflicts must be submitted to the director by callbacks for consideration but are not necessarily guaranteed. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, September 17. Rehearsals will be Monday through Friday evening from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fall Break: No Rehearsal on Friday, October 31. There will be a rehearsal on Sunday, November 2. If you have known conflicts, please list them on your audition form above. You cannot have any conflicts from Crew Watch on Nov 4th through the run of performances. Those involved in The Revolutionists are unable to audition for the production. CONTENT AWARENESS For actors considering auditioning for Evil Dead: The Musical, please be aware that this is an over-the-top horror-comedy that intentionally parodies and exaggerates typical horror movie stereotypes and tropes. The production features extensive choreographed violence and exaggerated gore, including dismemberment and copious amounts of fake blood, which may reach designated "splatter zones" for audience members. Expect foul-mouthed and vulgar language throughout the script and songs, alongside mature themes and suggestive dialogue. There are moments requiring choreographed intimacy, particularly between Ash and Linda. ABOUT EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Ready to rock, scream, and maybe even get a little possessed? “Join Us” for a “Groovy” and gory experience in the hilarious horror film trope-filled world of Evil Dead: The Musical! We are seeking performers to bring our quirky college students and grotesque demons to life on stage. The roles are very physical and often involve mask, puppet, dance, and staged combat work. Prepare for a blend of campy horror, uproarious comedy, and blood-soaked battles. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Character genders will typically be played as written, but all roles are open to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or disability. Note: Songs are not always in the same key as the cast recording. Some lines are spoken over music and it is fine to speak those lines in your audition. Music Director Rachel Townes is looking for style of the show rather than the specific notes being sung. Character Description Vocal Range Song Clip ASH The quintessential reluctant hero, a housewares employee who must rise to the occasion to fight an ancient evil. Ash is initially self-centered and pleasure-seeking, but he develops into a determined fighter, often utilizing his sarcastic and cynical wit alongside excruciating physical comedy. His journey is central, evolving from anti-hero to chainsaw-wielding protagonist through absurd and horrific events. This role demands an actor capable of commanding the stage for approximately 90% of the show. Tenor/Baritone (B2-B4) Ash Music Cuts & Clips CHERYL Ash's dorky, prudish, and skittish younger sister who becomes the first victim of demonic possession. Once possessed, she transforms into a foul-mouthed, mocking ringleader among the demons. This role requires an actor with immense expressiveness to convey her powerful shift from fearful to cruel, showcasing sidesplitting physical details like desperately roving eyes and an affinity for bad puns. Mezzo-Soprano (G3-Ab5) Cheryl Music Cuts & Clips ANNIE A brilliant, strong-willed, and determined archaeologist who arrives seeking her father and the Necronomicon. Annie becomes a pivotal ally against the evil, serving as Ash's intellectual foil. She brings knowledge and intensity to the dire situation, capable of both dramatic and sarcastic tones, and ultimately carries the key to dispelling the demons. She bravely faces a history of loss with unwavering resolve. Mezzo-Soprano (C#4-D5 with one C6) Annie Music Cuts & Clips LINDA Ash's "perfect" girlfriend, initially romantic, kind, and loyal. Her journey takes a horrific turn when she is possessed and ultimately loses her head, serving as a crucial catalyst for Ash's character arc. The role requires embracing a maniacal, over-the-top shift when demonically transformed. Mezzo-Soprano but with a higher range (G3-E5) Linda Music Cuts & Clips SCOTTY Ash's crude, sex-driven, and arrogant best friend, the quintessential frat boy looking for a good time. He serves as a brash comedic foil and a satirical representation of typical horror characters, known for his crude remarks and cynical tone. The actor should lean into an over-the-top characterization, returning later as a surprisingly advisory ghost. Baritone/Tenor (C3-Bb4) Scotty Music Cuts & Clips SHELLY Scott's naive, ditzy, and easily influenced casual partner, Shelly is the stereotypical horror movie victim. Her transformation into an over-the-top, violent demon is a key comedic highlight, demanding an actress who can balance her light-hearted initial demeanor with an exaggerated and maniacal demonic portrayal. Mezzo-Soprano (D4-E5) Shelly Music Cuts & Clips ED Annie's quiet, mild-mannered boyfriend, who famously can never get a word in edgewise before being interrupted. Ed transforms into a self-aware, satirical demon, requiring an actor to be extremely present despite limited initial dialogue, before embracing a silly and memorable demonic persona. Baritone/Tenor (A2-G#4) Ed Music Cuts & Clips JAKE A rough-around-the-edges local who starts as a money-hungry, unhelpful guide and a cynical comedic foil. He embodies the local's distrust of outsiders before becoming a graphic victim of the demons, dragged into the cellar and consumed. This role demands a strong comedic presence and ability to portray a distinct transformation. Baritone (B4-G2) Jake Music Cuts & Clips ENSEMBLE This dynamic and versatile ensemble will embody a myriad of impactful roles including Headless Linda, the mischievous Severed Hand, Demonic Trees, and various animated House Spirits like The Moose. Most will also transform into the full singing and dancing demonic chorus and become the S-Mart Customers in the final scene. This track is for actors eager to play multiple characters, contribute to physical comedy and puppetry, and anchor the show's high-energy musical numbers. Various Ensemble Music Cuts & Clips UNDERSTUDY/SWING ACTORS We are also seeking actors to rehearse and be ready as understudies for each of the roles. Various
