Auditions

Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.

Ordinary Days is a sung-through musical that examines the lives of four New Yorkers as they navigate love, art, passion, purpose and connection in a post 9/11 landscape.

Please come prepared with at least 32 bars of a musical theatre style song of your choosing, with any cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided.

Role descriptions are below. 2 males & 2 females needed.

► Please complete this   online Audition Form

Questions?

Contact the Director, Dillon Bates at [email protected]

WARREN
Vocal Range: G#2 – G5. Tenor.

A loveable oddball, WARREN is an artist with something to say, but he’s not quite sure what it is yet. He’s determined, positive, and over-eager, but his heart is in the right place. His budding friendship with DEB forces him to reflect on his “big picture” in life, while he helps her appreciate the everyday. An emotional compass with comedic opportunities.

DEB
Vocal Range: F#3 – E5. Mezzo.

A no-nonsense high-achiever, DEB is a disgruntled grad student who is constantly looking elsewhere for happiness. Impatient, a bit neurotic, and despite her protests, overall a negative person, she’s got big dreams but no real idea how to achieve them. Often comedic but must show vulnerability.

JASON
Vocal Range: A2 – G#4. Tenor.

A devoted and loving man, JASON has recently moved in with his girlfriend, CLAIRE, and couldn’t be more thrilled to start the next chapter of their lives, even if he has to stay in New York City. The character in the show who most knows what he wants in life, or rather, who he wants, but he doesn’t understand why CLAIRE is so resistant to their relationship’s progression.

CLAIRE
Vocal Range: G3 – E5. Soprano/mix.

Struggling with the progression of her relationship, CLAIRE is a headstrong and emotionally layered woman who can’t seem to let go of the past. While she loves JASON, she’s constantly in her own head and often shuts him out, getting in her own way of happiness. Strong, expressive mix belter.

Auditions: Mon. Jan. 6th & Tues. Jan. 7th from 7–8:30pm

Auditions will be in the Scope Exhibition Hall
Located next to the Scope Box Office
Just inside the Scope Garage entrance, past the gates, on the right

Opening Night: Friday, March 14, 2025

Performance Dates: Fridays thru Sundays, March 14–30, 2025

We welcome both experienced performers and newcomers to audition and will make casting decisions based on the show parameters.

Headshots and resumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Bring your headshot and resume (if you have them), any sheet music for musical auditions, and a list of potential schedule conflicts with you at the determined check-in time. Most auditions are first come first serve. If pre-registration is an option, it will be noted in the description.

Electronic scripts or sides are sometimes available to peruse; these will be listed in the audition details above if available. These will provide you an opportunity to get to know and understand the character(s) that you wish to audition for. We also encourage you to research the show online to learn more about the characters and themes.

Scope Garage is managed by the City of Norfolk and they charge everyone to park — cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons. MacArthur Center parking may be cheaper and sometimes you can find free street parking nearby. If you know of a generous donor or business who might be interested in underwriting parking for a show or season, please let us know at [email protected] and we’d love to speak with them.

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Whenever possible, you’ll find relevant contact information listed in the audition details above. Otherwise, please feel free to email [email protected] with your inquiry. We’ll do our best to respond in a timely manner, but please remember that we’re a volunteer organization and sometimes responses take time.