Open Auditions
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Red Octopus Theatre Company announces OPEN AUDITIONS for our spring production of “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” (music and lyrics by Jeff Blim, book by Nick & Matt Lang) on Sunday, October 18, and Tuesday, October 20. Directed by Milo Graamans, this production will perform in April 2027 at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals begin in January.
AUDITIONS
Sunday, October 18 @ 6pm
-OR- Tuesday, October 20 @ 6pm
Newport Performing Arts Center
(Choose whichever day works best for you.)
If you are interested in auditioning but cannot make either date, you can reach out to director Milo Graamans (milograamans@peak.org) for alternate options.
Callbacks (if needed) will be held, by invitation only, on Sunday, October 25.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Seeking strong actors and singers 18+. (Mature teenagers 16+ may audition with written consent of parent/guardian.) Please arrive on time and let the attendant know if you need to leave early. Please prepare to sing a cutting (no more than 60 seconds) of any song from this show. All other materials will be provided.
Please note: This show was originally performed with 8 actors playing all the roles. We may keep this breakdown, or we may expand the cast size, depending on audition turnout. We are not concerned with age, as the same actor may play multiple roles of different ages. While not every character is a singing role, all actors will be expected to sing.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Paul Matthews — an everyman who doesn’t like musicals
Emma Perkins — a barista at Beanie’s
Ted Spankoffski — Paul’s sleazy annoying co-worker
Bill Woodward — Paul’s co-worker and best friend
Charlotte Sweetly — Paul’s co-worker with marriage troubles
Sam Sweetly — Charlotte’s unfaithful cop husband
Professor Hidgens — a biology professor and doomsday survivalist
Mr. Davidson — Paul’s boss and manager of CCRP tech department
Nora — Emma’s boss and owner of Beanie’s
Zoey Chambers — Emma’s manager and co-worker at Beanie’s
Alice Woodward — Bill’s teenage daughter
General John MacNamara — commander of military special unit P.E.I.P.
Melissa — Paul’s co-worker
Deb — Alice’s stoner girlfriend
Colonel Schaffer
Greenpeace Canvasser
Homeless Man
Cops, Soldiers, Passersby, etc.
Produced by special arrangement with StarKid Productions.
Content advisory: This musical horror comedy is appropriate for mature audiences due to frequent expletives and some sexual references. (No nudity, no depicted sexual acts.) We recommend this show for audiences 18+, or mature teens 16+.
Learn more about Red Octopus Theatre Company at octopusonstage.com
Red Octopus Theatre Company encourages any/all in the community who may be interested in theatre to join us for auditions, as we love to see new talent and welcome new folks to our stages. Our auditions are open to all because we want to see our coastal theatre community grow! Please arrive on time and let the attendant know if you will need to leave early. Callbacks are by invitation only.
About the Newport Performing Arts Center
The PAC hosts live and screened entertainment, community gatherings, private events, and more. It is home to a group of nonprofit Resident Artist Teams (i.e. the PAC RATs) and managed by Oregon Coast Council for the Arts.
To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we kindly encourage guests to consider attending fragrance-free in support of those with allergies and sensitivities.