Stocker Arts Center announces auditions for *The Fantasticks* with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics & book by Tom Jones. This is a co-production with the LCCC Arts and Humanities Division. Auditions will take place in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre in Stocker Arts Center (on the campus of Lorain County Community College), Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Call 440-366-4040 with questions! Audition time slots are 5 minutes. Please prepare a 32-bar cut in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions. A prepared/memorized monologue for those wishing to be considered for Mortimer and Henry. Anyone interested in being considered for the role of The Mute is welcome to prepare two minutes of movement rather than a song or monologue.
Use this link to sign up for an audition slot <https://form.jotform.com/252925534122049>
*Roles being cast:*
*The Narrator (El Gallo)* A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
*The Girl (Luisa)* A button-maker's young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender. Gender: female Age: 15 to 25 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: B3
*The Boy (Matt)* An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado. Gender: male Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
*The Boy's Father (Hucklebee)* A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love. Gender: male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: A2
*The Girl's Father (Bellomy)* A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together. Gender: male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: A2
*The Actor (Henry)* An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality. Gender: any Age: 50 to 70
*The Man Who Dies (Mortimer)* Henry's goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality. Gender: any Age: 30 to 50
*The Mute* A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the "invisible" stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed. Gender: any Age: 20 to 50
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm. You will be contacted via the email you provided if you are needed at callbacks. Please indicate if you have a conflict the night of December 16.
Rehearsals begin April 6th. Weekdays in the evening, weekends either daytime or evening. Tech is Saturday, April 25th from 12pm - 10pm. Dress rehearsals are Sunday, April 26 - Tuesday, April 28. Preview is Wednesday, April 29. Performance dates are April 30 - May 3 at 3pm and 7pm. Days off will be Friday April 10, Friday April 17 and Friday April 24. Please indicate any confirmed or anticipated conflicts you may have.
Use this link to sign up for an audition slot <https://form.jotform.com/252925534122049>