AUDITION NOTICE: Grease - Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Title: Grease

Presented By: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis: Set in 1959, Grease follows the students of Rydell High as they navigate friendships, romance, and growing up. When new girl Sandy arrives at school, she’s surprised to reunite with Danny, the boy she’d had a summer romance with. The pair struggle to reconcile their romance due to social pressures from their respective cliques - Danny as leader of the Greasers and Sandy with her “good girl” reputation.

As their Senior year unfolds, the pair and their classmates experience the highs and lows of teenage life, from parties and school dances to major misunderstandings, heartbreak, and self-discovery. As graduation looms, The Pink Ladies and T-Birds support each other through troubles, dreams, and personal challenges. Filled with iconic songs, energetic dance numbers, and plenty of humour, Grease is a fun-filled and heartfelt story about finding where you belong, and growing up together.

Audition Date: May 3rd - 4th, 2026 

Audition Time:  

• Sunday 9AM - 6PM

• Monday 6PM - 10PM

Audition Location and Address: The Old Courthouse, Corner of Roderick & Ginn St, Ipswich 

Audition Requirements: 

• Audition Requirements:

  First Round - Principal Roles: 5–10 minute private auditions will be allocated. Prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show (modern musical theatre/pop/rock). Songs must NOT be from Grease. Songs will be performed with backing track only (MP3 or WAV). Backing tracks may be emailed prior or brought on USB on the day. No accompanist will be provided (you may self-accompany if you are a singer/musician). Please bring a CV with headshot (headshot for identification only and will not be returned).

  First Round - Ensemble: Auditionees will participate in a group movement call (led by the choreographer), a group vocal call (led by the musical director). You will be taught a short piece of music from the show and a short movement combination to perform in groups. No solo singing required. Wear suitable clothing and shoes.

  Callbacks - Dancers, Cheer Squad & Cha Cha: Participants will attend an advanced movement call where a combination will be taught. You may also be asked to complete technical exercises or present tricks. Those registered must complete the first round ensemble movement and vocal call prior to attending this session.

  Callbacks - Principals:

  Movement Call - All performers called back for principal roles must attend a group movement call led by the choreographer. An advanced movement call will be available for experienced dancers. Wear suitable clothing and shoes.

  Vocal/Acting Call - Principal and supporting role candidates will attend a group session run by the Director and Musical Director. Solo, duo and group material will be provided (role-specific songs shared after first round). You may be taught a harmony line to assess blend and musicianship. Role-specific scenes (provided after first round) will be workshopped to assess direction, chemistry and stage presence. Memorisation is not required, but familiarity with context and accent is expected. Some performers may be required for the full session; others may be released earlier.

Audition Registration:  Please complete the online Audition Form HERE by Wednesday April 29th, 2026

Audition Pack: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company - Grease Audition Pack

Performance Dates: September 12th - 20th, 2026

Performance Times:  

• Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM

• Sunday September 13th - 1:30PM

• Sunday September 20th - 2PM

Performance Location: Ipswich Civic Centre, 50 Nicholas St, Ipswich QLD 4305  

Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays from June 14th onwards

Rehearsal Times:  

• Mondays & Wednesdays 7 - 10PM

• Sundays 2 - 6PM

Rehearsal Location: Split between two venues -

• The Old Courthouse, Ipswich

• Davidia Lind Dance Centre, Mansfield

Warnings: All cast members aged 18+ may be required to have a current Working With Children Check, or be able to apply for one at the time of the first rehearsal.

Performer Age: Auditions are open to people aged 16+ at the time of auditions.

Creative Team: 

• Director - Thomas Armstrong-Grobley

• Musical Director - Matt Rofe

• Choreographer - Simon Lind

Production Website: Ipswich Musical Theatre Company - Grease

Other information:  

• As a volunteer-run association, all cast members are required to hold a current Ipswich Musical Theatre Company membership for the duration of rehearsals and performances. Membership Fee - $35.

• Our sets are a big part of what makes each show so special. As a community theatre company, we love it when cast members, along with family and partners, can jump in and help out at our working bees.

• If you’d like to get involved, or know someone who might enjoy helping behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s set building, painting, costumes, props, dressing or backstage crew, there’s a role for everyone. Just send us an email at ipswichmusicaltheatrecompany@gmail.com. All volunteers are very welcome!

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Sandy Dumbrowski – New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naïve, cute and innocent. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Soprano (A3–F#5).All ethnicities.

• Danny Zuko – Leader of the T-Birds; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age).Vocal Range: Tenor (D4–B5). All ethnicities.

• Betty Rizzo – Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic and outspoken, but with underlying vulnerability. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (A3–C5). All ethnicities.

• Frenchy – A dreamer; good-natured but not too bright. Heavily made up and fussy about her appearance, especially her hair. Dreams of becoming a beautician. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (A3–D5). All ethnicities.

• Kenickie – Second-in-command of the T-Birds; tough-looking, tattooed and surly, masking any softness. Possesses an offbeat sense of humour. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Tenor (C4–F5). All ethnicities.

• Doody – The youngest of the T-Birds; small, boyish and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. Ability to play guitar preferred but not required. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Tenor (D4–A5). All ethnicities.

• Sonny LaTierri – A member of the T-Birds; funny Italian-American, a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he’s a real lady-killer. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Baritone (G3–A5). All ethnicities.

• Roger – The anything-for-a-laugh, stocky type; a clown who enjoys winding people up. Full of mischief and always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Tenor (D4–A5). All ethnicities.

• Jan – Funny, loud, compulsive eater and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (A3–C5). All ethnicities.

• Marty – The “beauty” of the Pink Ladies; pretty and appears older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she speaks. Tries to act sophisticated. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (C4–C5). All ethnicities.

• Teen Angel – Frenchy’s suave and slick guardian angel who encourages her to stay in school. Any gender. Stage age: Flexible. Vocal Range: Flexible. All ethnicities.

• Miss Lynch – A no-nonsense, serious and loud English teacher. Female presenting. Stage age: 40+ (playing age, flexible). Vocal Range: Flexible. All ethnicities.

• Cha-Cha (Charlene DiGregorio) – The best dancer at St. Bernadette’s; a loudmouth who wins the dance competition with Danny. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (C4–C5). All ethnicities.

• Eugene Florczyk – The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. A typical teacher’s pet – smug, pompous, but gullible. Male presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Tenor (A3–E5). All ethnicities.

• Patty Simcox – A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, confident, but prone to bursts of over-the-top enthusiasm. Unpopular with the Pink Ladies and able to twirl a baton. Female presenting. Stage age: High school teen (playing age). Vocal Range: Alto (D4–A4). All ethnicities.

• Ensemble – The class of Rydell 1959; an ultra-enthusiastic group of singers, actors, dancers, cheerleaders and tumblers. Any gender. Stage age: Flexible. Vocal Range: SATB. All ethnicities.