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Since 1973, we have been producing musicals, plays, and shows that the whole family can enjoy- together!

Upcoming Auditions!

LES MISÉRABLES AUDITIONS

First-round auditions for the Emmett Hook Center’s Summer 2027 production of Les Misérables will be held:

Friday, November 20 — beginning at 6:30 PM

Saturday, November 21 — beginning at 10:00 AM

Audition appointments will be required. Online sign-ups and complete audition information will open October 20.

All performers, including those auditioning for principal roles, ensemble, and children’s roles, will audition during this first round. No roles are pre-cast. 

Video submissions ARE accepted. More information regarding these coming soon. 

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Director: Dr. Katie Wampler

Music Director: Robert Cruz

Choreographer: Dr. Blair Bryson

 

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ROUND ONE — GENERAL AUDITIONS

Friday, November 20: starting at 6:30pm

Saturday, November 21: starting 10am

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PRINCIPAL & FEATURED ROLES

Those wishing to be considered for a principal or featured role must prepare both a song AND a monologue.

SONG: Prepare 16–32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please DO NOT sing a selection from Les Misérables. Bring sheet music in the correct key, in a binder, double sided with holes punched. An accompanist will be provided.

MONOLOGUE: Prepare a 20-40 second memorized monologue from a 20th- or 21st-century play or musical. The monologue must be memorized.

Principal and featured roles include:

Jean Valjean • Javert • Fantine • Thénardier • Madame Thénardier • Cosette • Marius • Enjolras • Éponine • Grantaire • Bishop of Digne

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ENSEMBLE

Those wishing to be considered only for the ensemble should prepare 16–32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please DO NOT sing a selection from Les Misérables.

Bring sheet music in the correct key, in a binder, double sided with holes punched. An accompanist will be provided.

No monologue is required for ensemble-only auditions.

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CHILDREN’S ROLES

Children’s roles include Gavroche, Young Cosette, and Young Éponine.

Children will audition during the regular first-round auditions alongside the rest of the company. They should prepare 16–32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please DO NOT sing a selection from Les Misérables.

Bring sheet music in the correct key, in a binder, double sided with holes punched. An accompanist will be provided.

No monologue is required for children’s roles during the first round.

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ROUND TWO — CALLBACKS

January 8 & 9 times TBD

Selected performers will be invited to callbacks, with particular focus on principal and featured roles. Callback materials and specific requirements will be provided in advance.

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Please prepare your audition according to the requirements above. 

We expect auditionees to follow the stated song length, repertoire, accompaniment, and monologue requirements exactly

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