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Local AEA Auditions (In-Person) | Souvenir

PTC Announces Local AEA Auditions (In-Person) for Souvenir

Souvenir
by Stephen Temperley
Directed by Wes Grantom     

November 13 – December 6, 2024 (Rehearsals)
December 6 – 21, 2024 (Performances)

Stranger-than-fiction, Souvenir is the true account of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy socialite with an insatiable passion for opera, despite possessing a hilariously tone-deaf voice. Set against the backdrop of New York City in the early 20th century, this heartwarming and humorous play follows Jenkins’ ambitious pursuit of her dreams, supported by her loyal pianist, Cosmé McMoon. Souvenir is a must-see theatrical gem that will leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for Jenkins’ indomitable spirit. This holiday season, experience the magic of this extraordinary true story that proves that sometimes, the most beautiful music comes from the heart.

Rehearsals run:

Monday – Saturday: Up to eight hours daily (with a break) between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM

Additional hours will be added for Technical Rehearsals beginning November 30. 

This audition is for local Actors.  Out of town actors may submit to Bob Cline for New York auditions held September 16 and 17.

Audition Information: LOCAL AEA Members ONLY

  • Actors must audition in-person, Friday, September 13th between 2:00-6:00 PM..
    • 2:00-6:00 PM (AEA Members ONLY)
    • Call backs are by invitation only and will be held in-person, date and times TBA.

In-Person Audition Location:

Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
300 South 1400 East, Room 245
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 

In-Person Audition Sign-Up

Sides

To audition for a specific role, please use the sides provided below.

Online Audition Information

Due to revised guidelines provided by AEA, PTC is no longer able to accept video submissions for this production. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Cast Breakdown for Souvenir

All roles listed in character breakdown below are available.

Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production.

In reference to the character descriptions below- most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS: 50s. Female-identifying.  A wealthy socialite who believes she is a great soprano. She isn’t. Far from it actually. Her belief in her talent and her love for music are oddly infectious and beguiling. She absolutely believes herself to be a major vocal artist. Soprano with Bb3-E6 range. 

COSME MCMOON: 40s-early 50s.  Male-identifying.  The accompanist of Florence and an aspiring composer. He has an excellent command of the piano and a high musical standard. He is constantly trying to protect Florence even though he has no illusions about her musical abilities. Vocal range of C3-E4. Should be a proficient pianist and be able to play and sing simultaneously. Experience in classical vocal repertoire and jazz standards is a plus, no improvisation is required. 

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