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A charming and dazzling musical adaptation of one of Hollywood’s most beloved films. Set in the late 1920s during the rise of “talkies,” Singin’ in the Rain follows silent film star Don Lockwood as he navigates fame, romance, and the challenge of transitioning into a new era of cinema. Alongside his quirky best friend Cosmo Brown and talented ingénue Kathy Selden, Don must rescue his latest film and win over hearts—on and off-screen. Audiences will delight in iconic numbers like “Good Morning,” “Make ’Em Laugh,” and, of course, the legendary title song “Singin’ in the Rain.” With timeless music, tap-dancing spectacle, and comedic flair, this show is a joyful tribute to the golden age of movie musicals.

March 2026

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Artists

Anna Choquette – Director

Mary-Rose Campos – Choreographer

Andrew Luzwick – Vocal Director / Orchestra Conductor / Accompanist

Janelle Graf – Producer

Cynthia Graf – Assistant Producer

Tara Frost – Stage Manager

Kory Williams – Assistant Stage Manager

Nicole Weber – Lighting Designer

Mia Kaltenecker – Scenic Designer

Christy Sturm – Photographer

Cast

DON LOCKWOOD – TBD

COSMO BROWN – TBD Curtain

KATHY SELDEN – TBD

LINA LAMONT – TBD

R.F. SIMPSON – TBD

ROSCOE DEXTER– TBD

ROD – TBD

ZELDA ZANDERS– TBD

PRODUCTION SINGER– TBD

MISS DINSMORE– TBD

ENSEMBLE – TBD

Audition Information

Theatre 121 will be holding open auditions for the upcoming production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Director, Anna Choquette, Musical Director, Andrew Luzwick, and Choreographer, Mary-Rose Campos, are looking to cast adults: 18 and older, including 5 male presenting and 4 female presenting named characters. As well as an ensemble of movie stars, actors, and film crew.

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

Dates:  Monday,  November 17th & Tuesday, November 18th

Callbacks will be by invitation only on Thursday, November 20th. You will be notified by email no later than 10am on Wednesday if invited to attend. 

Location: Woodstock Opera House

(121 W Van Buren St. Woodstock,IL)

AUDITION FORMAT:

  • Please prepare 32 bars or 1 minute of a song in the style of a Golden Age Musical Song. There will be an accompanist, so please bring your sheet music with all cuts clearly marked.
  • Be prepared to learn a tap dance cut. Bring tap shoes, if you have them.
  • Prepare a 1 minute humorous contemporary monologue ONLY if you are auditioning for Cosmo or Lina.
  • IMITIMACY: If auditioning for Don or Kathy, you must be comfortable with a kiss.
  • Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your audition time starts.
  • Headshots are not required.
    • A photo will be taken before your audition for casting purposes only.
  • (optional: Print and complete audition form ahead of time here)
  • Please email [email protected] if you require any accessibility or ability accommodations to audition.
  • Virtual Auditions:
    • Please prepare a video of your song, a monologue and dance clip in a Google Folder.  Please contact [email protected] for the choreography clip to prepare.
    • All virtual auditions are due no later than Sunday, November 16th.

REHEARSALS: 

  • Rehearsals will be held in Woodstock at SARA on Rt. 47.
  • Rehearsals will be held Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, with pick-up rehearsals on Fridays as scheduled.
  • MANDATORY ATTENDANCE required at:
    • our first all-call rehearsal Sunday, November 23rd, 6p-10p
    • both weeks of tech Beginning, Sunday, February 8, 2026
    • all shows
    • conflicts during these times may affect casting.
    • An additional date for a pre-show will be required

TECH REHEARSALS*: Tech weeks are the weeks of February 8th and 15th

SHOW DATES*:

  • Friday, February 20 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm
  • Friday, February 27 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 pm

*You must be available for all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to be considered for casting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Producer, Cynthia Graf

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Characters: (all roles available)

Theatre 121 is committed to diversity and inclusion in our casting practices. Character ages listed are stage ages, and the genders are as presented in the script. We strongly encourage actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, races, ages, and abilities to audition for any role they identify with.

  • Don Lockwood (male, age 35-45) A suave Hollywood actor and dancer. Cosmo’s best friend and Lina’s regular co-star. Vocal range top: Ab4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Cosmo Brown (male, age 35-45) A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don’s best friend and former dance partner. Vocal range top: Ab4 – Vocal range bottom: C3
  • Kathy Selden (female, age 25-30) An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina’s speaking and singing voice. Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Lina Lamont (female, age 30-35) A slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don’s regular co-star. Vocal range top: Eb5 – Vocal range bottom: C4
  • R.F. Simpson (male, age 50-65) A successful, magnanimous, film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical.
  • Roscoe Dexter (male, age 30-50) A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don.
  • Rod (male, age 35-45) An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson.
  • Zelda Zanders (female, age 30-40) A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina’s friend and informant.
  • Production Singer (male, age 25-40) The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures’ first movie musical. Vocal range top: Ab4 – Vocal range bottom: Db3
  • Miss Dinsmore (female, age 45-55) Lina’s vocal coach. She is the “mother hen” type with caring affection for the younger performers.
  • Ensemble: Movie Stars, Film Crew, Actors
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cast of Steel Magnolias
M'Lynn looking in a mirror.
Tracey Lanman as M'Lynn
Shelby smiling
Christina Giorgi as Shelby
Truvy drinking coffee
Tracy Parr as Truvy
Annelle praying
Nora Brown as Annelle
Clairee smiling
Alison Hage as Clairee
Ouiser looking perplexed
Julie Brouton as Ouiser
Swing Truvy looking in a mirror
Nicole Lapas as M'Lynn/Truvy/Clairee/Ouiser Swing
Swing Annelle with a coffee cup
Molly Engdahl as Shelby/Annelle Swing
M'lynn hugging Shelby
Shelby & M'Lynn
Annelle doing Truvy's hair
Truvy & Annelle
Clairee pushing Ouiser
Ouiser & Clairee