upcoming Auditions
Little House on the Prairie: The Musical
October 12-13
You know the books; you’ve seen the TV series; now be a part of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE live on stage at Quincy Community Theatre. With renowned author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s signature tenderness and light-hearted humor, the Ingalls Family’s journey for a better life bursts onto the stage through song, dance, and captivating storytelling. Prepare to be swept away into the tumultuous, but ever uplifting, life on the prairie.
Production Team
Production Team:
Director: Brandon Thomsen
Vocal Director: Elizabeth Mannhardt
Choreographer: Alison Shafer
Costume Designer: Savana Leveille
Lighting Designer: Elizabeth Schweitzer
Scenic Designer: Sabrina Brookshire
Stage Manager: Rowan Cafun
Audition Dates
ACTING/SINGING AUDITIONS: Wednesday, Thursday, October 12-13
DANCE AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS: Friday, October 14
- IF AUDITION SLOTS ARE FULL, you may contact Director Brandon Thomsen: brandon.thomsen@1qct.org
Available Roles
LOOKING FOR adult actors, singers, and dancers, ages 18+ and several children, ages 10+. No previous theatre experience is required, and all races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Roles include:
THE INGALLS FAMILY
Laura Ingalls (grows from the wild child who loved to run free into a woman who embraces the responsibilities of her own future while struggling to remain true to herself)
Ma (Caroline Ingalls)
Pa (Charles Ingalls)
Mary Ingalls
Carrie Ingalls
HOMESTEADERS
Almanzo Wilder
Robert Boast
Nellie Oleson
Eliza Wilder
Mr. Oleson
Mrs. Oleson
Dr. Tann
Miss Bayne
Mr. Brewster
Mrs. Brewster
Claims Officer
Man 1
Man 2
Man 3
Mackenzie
Young Olaf
SCHOOL CHILDREN OF DE SMET
Cap Garland
Wille Oleson
Ida
Minnie
SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BREWSTER
Clarence Brewster
Tommy
Ruby
Martha
STUDENTS AT VINTON SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Blanche
ENSEMBLE
Important Dates
IMPORTANT DATES:
- First rehearsal: Tuesday, October 18
- Tech/Dress: December 2-7
- Preview Performance: December 8
- Public Performances: December 9-11, 15-18
How to Audition
If interested in auditioning, take note of the following:
- Please CLICK HERE to sign up for your audition slot.
- Your initial audition will be held as a 10-minute individual appointment in person at QCT. During this time, you will sing a song that you have prepared ahead of time. You need only sing approx. 60 seconds of a song (16-32 measures).
- You are encouraged to have your audition song memorized and to bring sheet music for the piano accompanist. If you would rather sing to an accompaniment track, a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Select a song that is in the style of Little House… (Think folk or Americana, or Broadway musicals like SHENANDOAH, LITTLE WOMEN, BIG RIVER, TUCK EVERLASTING) You are welcome to sing from the show, if you’d like.
- After you sing your prepared audition song, you will read selections from the script, which will be assigned to you at that moment. As the audition dates draw near, check the website and QCT’s social media channels for the specific pages that may be used.
- You are encouraged to read the entire script prior to auditioning so that you are familiar with the characters and the story. You may access the script HERE.
- Some people may be asked to read and sing again on Friday, October 14 in what is called a “callback audition.” You will be notified if you need to attend this additional round of auditions.
- Some people may be asked to attend a dance audition on Friday.
- Prior to your audition, please print and complete this AUDITION FORM and bring it with you, or arrive early to complete a form available at the welcome table.
- Auditions will be held at QCT. Please enter through the QCT STAGE DOOR located off Kentucky street. This is the south side of the Oakley-Lindsay Center, and a ramp leads to the door labeled “STAGE DOOR.”