Limelight Theatre is holding auditions for the upcoming production of Little Miss Sunshine, written by James Lapine and composed by William Finn, on Saturday, March 4th from 11am-4 p.m.

ABOUT THE MUSICAL

Little Miss Sunshine follows the wayward Hoover family as they journey in a broken down VW bus from their Albuquerque home to a children's beauty pageant in Redondo Beach, California, where little daughter, Olive, has unexpectedly been invited to compete.

Saturday Mar 4
11am - Girls ages 8 - 11
12:30 - Adults and Teens

Prepare two 16 bar cuts of contrasting songs in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so be sure to bring your own sheet music.
Callbacks will be on Sunday Mar 5 at 5pm

Parents/Responsible adults of anyone under 18 who is interested in auditioning. Please be aware that this show is rated PG-13. All auditionees under the age of 18 will need to have a disclaimer signed at the time of auditions. Please familiarize yourself with the movie before attending the audition.


Character Breakdown
Richard Hoover
A self-help entrepreneur. Created a pathway to success following his “Ten Step Method." Still waiting for success.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Sheryl Hoover
The Hoover matriarch who loves her family very much. Feeling strain in her marriage.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 40
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Grandpa
Richard’s formerly estranged father. In his sixties and a little worse for the wear. Coaches Olive for pageants.
Gender: Male
Age: 60 to 70
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Olive Hoover
The youngest member of the Hoover Family and aspiring beauty queen.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Dwayne Hoover
Sheryl and Richard’s teenage son. Determined to become a pilot and has taken a vow of silence until he gets to flight school.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Uncle Frank
Sheryl’s academic brother. Suffers from depression and recently attempted suicide after a heartbreak.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Larry Sugarman
A Proust Scholar who stole Frank’s lover. (Can double as Buddy Dean Gardner and Doctor).
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: E2

Buddy Dean Gardner
A Little Miss Sunshine contest official and host. (Can double as Larry Sugarman and Doctor).
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Doctor
A doctor who talks with the Hoover Family after Grandpa is brought to the hospital. (Can double as Larry Sugarman and Buddy Dean Gardner).
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Linda
A bereavement liaison at the hospital. (Can double as Miss California).
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35

Miss California
Co-host of the Little Miss Sunshine finals. (Can double as Linda).
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Joshua Rose
Frank’s old beau and former graduate student. (Can double as Kirby and Funeral Home Worker).
Gender: Male
Age: 24 to 30
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C2

Kirby
A laid back stoner who enters Olive in the Little Miss Sunshine Finals after the family arrives late. (Can double as Joshua Rose and Funeral Home Worker).
Gender: Male
Age: 24 to 30

Funeral Home Worker
A worker at the funeral home. (Can double as Joshua Rose and Kirby).
Gender: Male
Age: 24 to 30

Bridget / Mean Girl
A contestant in the Little Miss Sunshine finals and a mean girl in Olive’s mind.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Tracee / Mean Girl
A contestant in the Little Miss Sunshine finals and a mean girl in Olive’s mind.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3

D'Borah / Mean Girl
A contestant in the Little Miss Sunshine finals and a mean girl in Olive’s mind.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Chelsea (Optional)
A contestant in the Little Miss Sunshine finals and a mean girl in Olive’s mind.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 10
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Director: Missy Schmotzer
Musical Director: Lisa Lockhart