YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE: 13 The Musical - Passion Productions

Title: 13 The Musical

Presented By: Passion Productions

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis:13 The Musical is the heartfelt and hilarious pop-rock musical by Jason Robert Brown that follows Evan Goldman, a New York teen whose life is turned upside down after his parents’ divorce forces him to move to small-town Indiana just before his Bar Mitzvah. As Evan navigates friendship groups, crushes, bullying and social drama, he discovers what truly matters when everything begins to fall apart. The production features an entirely teenage cast and band.

Audition Date: Saturday 27 June 2026

Audition Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Audition Location and Address: Northgate Hall (Address available through audition registration)

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare two contrasting musical theatre songs (30–45 seconds each):

  • One upbeat song

  • One ballad

• Dance component will be taught briefly on the day, but auditionees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the provided videos beforehand

• Cold reads may be requested during auditions or callbacks

• Auditions will be held in group sessions of approximately 60 minutes.

• Registration is essential

Audition Registration: https://airtable.com/appdAz6BKXZweUC7h/pagjNGQvWnBKa3bJe/form

Audition Pack: https://www.passionproductions.com.au/_files/ugd/ac9999_da382c6a33d948cdaf8e279efaf71d1e.pdf

Performance Dates: 25 September – 3 October 2026

Rehearsal Dates: Beginning 11 July 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Tuesdays: 6:30pm – 10:00pm

• Thursdays: 6:30pm – 10:00pm

• Saturdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Rehearsal Location: Strathpine Community Centre and Petrie School of Arts

Performer Age: 12-17

Production Website: https://www.passionproductions.com.au/auditions

Other information:

• Callbacks: Sunday 28 June 2026 from 6:00pm at Northgate Hall (if required)

• Some performers may be cast without callbacks

• This is a community theatre production

• No performer payment

• No production fees

• All cast members over 18 must hold or obtain a Blue Card before rehearsals begin

• Cast members are expected to assist with social media promotion

• Passion Productions strongly encourages performers of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to audition

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Evan Goldman – Tenor (Bb2–Bb4) Bright, charming and good-hearted New York teen navigating a new town, family upheaval and his upcoming Bar Mitzvah.

• Patrice – Mezzo Belter (Eb3–E5) Shy, intelligent and grounded. A loyal friend with strong convictions and a crush on Evan.

• Archie – Tenor (Ab2–Bb4) Funny, insightful and theatrical. Lives with muscular dystrophy and uses crutches.

• Brett – Tenor + Falsetto (Bb2–C5) The arrogant and popular football star who bullies outsiders.

• Lucy – Mezzo (F#3–D5) Manipulative cheerleader determined to steal Brett from Kendra.

• Kendra – Mezzo (Bb3–D5) Popular, bubbly head cheerleader struggling with social pressures.

• Malcolm – Baritenor + Falsetto (F#3–C5) Brett’s eager sidekick and football team member.

• Eddie – Baritone + Falsetto (Bb2–C5) Another of Brett’s sidekicks, loving his social status.

• Cassie – Soprano Belter (F#3–F5) Fashion-forward cheerleader and gossip enthusiast.

• Charlotte – Mezzo Belter (A#3–F5) Loveable and gullible cheerleader.

• Molly – Mezzo Belter (F#3–C#5) Confident rumour-starter who enjoys chaos.

• Richie – High Tenor + Falsetto (A2–C5) Explosive, goofy and highly social class clown.

• Simon – Tenor (C2–C5) Quiet football team member often caught in the middle.

• Ensemble - Strong vocal and movement ability required.