Please note: Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition for the roles listed below.
Sandy Dombrowski — New in town, wholesome, pure, kind, and innocent girl. She's a goody-goody and doesn't smoke or
drink, and is teased about it by the Pink Ladies. Falls in love with Danny
Zuko over the holidays. (Soprano) Audition song: Raining on Prom Night
Danny Zuko — Handsome, cocky leader of the Burger Palace Boys. A greaser who is cool. Falls in love with Sandy Dombrowski over the holidays. (Tenor or Baritone) Audition song: Alone at a Drive Inn Movie
Betty Rizzo — Tough & sarcastic leader of the Pink
Ladies gang. Doesn't like to hang out with Sandy because she's not
tough enough. Smokes and drinks and doesn't care what others think of
her. (Mezzo-soprano) Audition song: There are Worse Things I Could Do
Frenchy — dropped out of high school to enter Beauty School. Fun-loving and foolish. A little light headed and in her own world and dumb. Cares a lot about her appearance. A member of the
Pink Ladies gang. Audition song: Alma Mater
Marty — Most attractive member of the Pink Ladies
gang. A little slow and she likes older guys. (Mezzo-soprano) Audition
song: Alma Mater
Teen Angel — Guardian Angel from above that tries
to guide Frenchy when she drops out of beauty school. (Tenor or
Baritone) Audition song: Alma Mater
Vince Fontaine — An egotistical, slimy radio disk
jockey trying to relive his teenage years. Audition song: Alma Mater
Doody — The youngest member of the Burger Palace
Boys. Generally foolish, and gullible. (Tenor) Audition song: Those Magic Changes
Jan — Funny, loud, overweight and awkward member
of the Pink Ladies. (Mezzo-soprano) Audition song: Raining on Prom Night
Kenickie — A tough and rude member of the Burger
Palace Boys. (Baritone) Audition song: Greased Lightning
Roger — An overweight and jolly prankster member
of the Burger Palace Boys; loves Jan. (Tenor) Audition song: Mooning
Cha-Cha - Real name is Charlotte DeGrigorio. Cha-
Cha is unattractive, loud, and obnoxious. Apparently the best dancer at
St. Bernadette's. Wins the dancing competition with Danny. (Alto)
Audition song: Raining on Prom Night
Eugene Florczyk — A silly, pompous but gullible nerd. Audition song: Alma Mater
Johnny Casino — All-American, rock-star student at
Rydell High. (Baritone) Audition song: Greased Lightning
Miss Lynch — A no-nonsense, serious, loud, English teacher. Audition song: Alma Mater
Patty Simcox — A pretty, peppy, cheerleader. Loud
and over excited. A bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies. Nominated for Student council. Audition song: Alma Mater
Sonny LaTierri — The funny, Italian-American. "Wise
Guy" of the Burger Palace Boys. Audition song: Alma Mater
Chorus: A chorus may be added.
Each auditionee should be familiar with the music from the show as they may be asked to sing something else.
Additional Information: Please be prepared to list all potential rehearsal
conflicts on the audition form. Selected readings of the play will be used
for the auditions. It is highly advised that auditionees be familiar with the
entire play. Perusal copies may be borrowed for a limited time. Please be
aware that limited copies are available.
Audition songs for each character will be listed soon. There will be a dance audition. Please be prepared by wearing comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate for dance. For perusal copies or additional information, contact the Guild's Casting Governor, Kim Donovan, at casting@playersguildofdearborn.org or (313) 561-TKTS. |