Announcing Open Auditions
for Hubbard Hall Theater Company’s June Production of
Sunday in the Park with George
Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Dianna Heldman
Music Directed by Richard Cherry
Audition Dates and Location
March 14 & 15 1pm to 3pm Hubbard Hall, 25 E Main St., Cambridge, NY
or by video submission (instructions below)
About the Show
Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges
Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s stunning
masterpiece, merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the
creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the
enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding
ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Audition Information
All roles will be considered to be played by all races, genders, and abilities. Hubbard Hall
Projects Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of production.
Preparation: Please prepare 16–32 bars (about 30–60 seconds) of a song that showcases your
vocal style/abilities, and bring sheet music in the correct key- An accompanist will be provided.
Bring a photo and résumé to the audition and complete the form on-site.
Accessibility: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the
audition and rehearsal process. Please reach out to info@hubbardhall.org with any
accommodation requests.
Video Auditions: If unable to attend in person, video auditions are welcome. Please prepare
the audition materials as described above and send your audition as a video file (MP4 or MOV)
either as an attachment or send a publicly accessible link to info@hubbardhall.org.
Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals begin the week of May 11 and will be held TBD. Tech week
begins Sunday June 14.
Performance Dates: Performances: June 19-21 and June 26-28
Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
Location: Hubbard Hall, 25 E Main St., Cambridge, NY
Character Breakdown
George
In Act 1: George Seurat, a rather cold artist obsessed with his work at the cost of his personal
life. Constantly troubled and borderline obsessive. Act 2: Seurat’s burnt-out descendant and
inventor-sculpture searching for his purpose. In the end, he is able to use his connection to the
past to find the meaning in a blank canvas.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: G#2
Dot/Marie
As Dot, George’s headstrong mistress and occasional model so discontent with their
relationship that she eventually leaves him. As Marie, George’s elderly wheelchair-bound
grandmother who helps him connect to his artistry through her grammar book notes.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Old Lady
George’s mother. A cranky and rather demanding fixture in the park. She is able to find solace in
nostalgia, and inspires George to find order in his art. Optional Doubling as BLAIR DANIELS.
Gender: female
Age: 60 to 80
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Nurse, The Old Lady’s attendant. She is calming and assertive. Optional Doublings include HARRIET
PAWLING and MRS.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G3
Jules
A rival artist. Callous, critical, and ultimately shallow. He forces Frieda to engage in extramarital
affairs. Optional Doubling as BOB GREENBERG.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Yvonne
Jules’ pampered wife. She is as snippy and snooty as her husband. Optional Doubling as
NAOMI EISEN.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Boatman
A surly blue-collared laborer, simple-minded and slovenly. Optional Doubling as CHARLES
REDMOND.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: Eb2
Celeste #1
A young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when
they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Optional Doubling as A WAITRESS.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Celeste #2
Another young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained
when they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Optional Doubling as ELAINE.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Louise
Jules and Yvonne’s spoiled little girl. She faces neglect and abuse from her parents, despite
being honest. Optional Doubling as BOY.
Gender: female
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Franz
Jules’s German coachman and Freida’s husband. Disgruntled with his job. Has a bit of a temper
and secretly yearns for the Nurse. Optional Doubling as DENNIS.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Frieda
Jules and Yvonne’s cook and Franz’s wife. Caring and positive as a surrogate nanny to Louise.
Forced by Jules into an affair. Optional Doublings include BETTY and YOUNG MAN.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Soldier
A French military man, polite and gentlemanly. Close with his companion, though he yearns for
a separation. Optional Doubling as ALEX.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Louis
A baker who Dot starts seeing to make George jealous. Kind, friendly, and very popular, but a bit
dull. Optional Doublings include BILLY WEBSTER and MAN.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2