PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS
at Pittsburgh Musical Theater
The professional company performs Broadway shows at the Byham Theater in The Pittsburgh Cultural District and The Gargaro Theater in house at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Season open auditions are held at our West End Studios in Pittsburgh. (Directions)
2022-2023 Season Auditions
Director & Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Music Director: Dr. Francesca Tortorello
- First Rehearsal: April 17, 2023
- Opening: May 4, 2023
- Closing: May 14, 2023
SEEKING:
Male and female identifying actors who move.
WHERE:
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023
- 8:00PM
- 327 South Main Street, Pittsburgh PA 15220
REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST have Pittsburgh housing.
- Please come with a headshot & resume.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum performances / week: 8
- EMC program: Yes
- $300-$500 / week - Non AEA
- $647 / week AEA
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- You may be asked to stay after the call and sing. Please have your book with you.
APPLY HERE:
NOTES:
- Local talent is given precedence
- Each show includes at least one, sometimes several 10:00am student matinée performances
Director & Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Music Director: Dr. Francesca Tortorello
- First Rehearsal: April 17, 2023
- Opening: May 4, 2023
- Closing: May 14, 2023
Online submissions due by January 18, 2023. In person auditions January 24, 2023.
Applicants should submit a video featuring the following:
- 1.) Singing a 32-bar cut of a piece in the style of the show -or- use provided accompaniment.
- 2.) OPTIONAL: Playing an instrument (either while singing) or in a separate clip.
The show requires some cast members to play, sing, and move simultaneously.
- 3.) Instruments in the show include: acoustic guitar, piano, reed, trumpet, guitar, bass, drums.
APPLY HERE:
In Person Callbacks: January 24 & 25, 2023 IN PITTSBURGH
- Frankie Valli: a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies.
- Nick Massi: a strong bass/baritone voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons.
- Bob Gaudio: a strong tenor/baritenor voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
- Tommy DeVito: a strong tenor/baritenor voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; ability to play guitar a very strong plus; a natural born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality.
- Joe Pesci: young, energetic; must be a good actor and a strong singer.
- Bob Crewe: intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons.
- Gyp DeCarlo: tough, mafioso type; must be a good actor and strong singer.
- Mary Delgado: a strong singer, actor, and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, "seen it all," Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor also plays a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required.
- Lorraine and Francie: versatile actress, singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as "tough-as-nails" Jersey girls; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have strong belt.
ADDITIONAL SPECS:
- Maximum performances / week: 8
- Maximum workweek hours: 30
- Maximum daily hours (during rehearsal): 7 out of 8.5
- Number of long rehearsal days (10 hours out of 12): None
- EMC program: Yes
- Equity ratio: 5 Actors (inclusive of 1 Chorus Contract) not including the Equity Stage Management staff.
- $647 / Week - AEA
- $1500 stipent - non AEA
NOTES:
- Local talent is given precedence
- Each show includes at least one, sometimes several 10:00am student matinée performances
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pittsburgh Musical Theater holds a strong commitment to inclusive education, training, and outreach which drives our hiring process. We are committed to providing equal access to all employment practices and actions without discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, disability, veteran status or genetics.
- Persons with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Questions regarding our EEO policy can be directed to Malinda Hallett at hallettm@me.com.
Students
- Only students of PMT Conservatory at Pittsburgh Musical Theater may audition for productions in the company's season.
- Any student under the age of 18 cast in Pittsburgh Musical Theater's professional company Main Stage season is cast directly out of PMT Conservatory.
- To schedule an audition, you must be a registered student. For more information refer to our Audition Information (Under 18).
