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AUDITION DATES

October 26th | 6:30PM

October 27th | 6:30PM

October 28th | 6:30PM​

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SYNOPSIS

Set in New York City from 1928 through the 1940s, MAME follows the irrepressible Mame Dennis, whose life changes overnight when her 10-year-old orphaned nephew, Patrick, arrives on her doorstep. Mame throws herself into raising Patrick while introducing him to her unconventional world, navigating romance, family, heartbreak, and the ever-changing world around them. With a spectacular Jerry Herman score featuring classics such as “It’s Today”, “Open a New Window”, “We Need a Little Christmas”, “Bosom Buddies”, “Mame”, and “If He Walked into My Life”, this is a big, colorful, joyful musical filled with

heart, comedy, singing, and dancing.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

February 26 -- March 14, 2027

• Fridays at 7:30PM

• Saturdays at 2:00PM and 7:30PM (Only the first weekend has a Saturday 2PM show)

• Sundays at 2:00PM

Please note: The second weekend now includes a Thursday show at 7:30PM.

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REHEARSALS

Begin with a cast meeting/welcome after the Thanksgiving holiday and then fully begin in

December. Rehearsals will typically be held Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM–9:30 PM

and Sundays from 1:00–5:00 PM; there will be some Saturdays for costume/photo shoot

purposes. Not everyone is called to every initial rehearsal. Tech rehearsals begin February 15.

When you audition, please fully list any conflicts you may have at that time.

You can find a draft rehearsal calendar here for currently scheduled days and times. 

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Prepare 16–32 bars of a classic musical theatre song from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre. No rock or contemporary musical theatre pieces, please.
  You can find a list of audition inspiration songs here.

• Singing a song directly from Mame for your initial audition is not recommended.

• It is preferred that you sing with sheet music in the correct key—an accompanist will be provided. However, you may use a backing track if necessary. No a cappella auditions, please.

• A dance call will be held at auditions. Please come prepared for dance with appropriate footwear (women – character heels or jazz shoes; men – jazz shoes or jazz sneakers) and fitted dance clothing. There will also be a tap call for those who can tap, so please bring tap shoes if you have them. This is a dance-heavy production, so strong movers and dancers are especially encouraged to audition.

• Cold readings from the script will follow the music and dance portions, as well as singing songs from the show for characters with solos. Not everyone may be involved in this portion.
  You can find a list of possible songs used for auditions here.​​

• For audition prep and style reference, we recommend reviewing/listening to the original Broadway recording of 1966 and viewing the 1974 movie of the musical.

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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

If you cannot attend in-person auditions, a video submission may be sent

to lisa@verobeachtheatreguild.com no later than October 27 at 6:00 PM. Please include:

• Yourself singing 16–32 bars

• A short monologue

• Any dance footage you may have, or please mention dance experience

• The role(s) you would accept

• Any scheduling conflicts listed in your email submission​​​​​​​​​​

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ROLES AVAILABLE

 

All roles are available. Performers of all ethnicities, body types, and gender identities are

encouraged to audition. The cast will include up to 20 performers; many featured roles will

double throughout the show in other roles.

 

​Mame Dennis

Lead, Female, 35-50s. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano with a strong belt.

A glamorous, eccentric, sophisticated, and free-spirited New York socialite who suddenly becomes

responsible for her young nephew, Patrick. Mame is funny, warm, fearless, and larger than life,

with tremendous comedic and dramatic range. Strong comic timing and movement skills are

important.

Featured songs: “It’s Today”, “Open a New Window”, “Mame”, “Bosom Buddies”,

“That’s How Young I Feel”, “If He Walked into My Life”.

 

 

Vera Charles

Lead, Female, 40s–60s. Vocal range: Alto with a strong belt.

A famous, flamboyant actress and Mame’s closest friend. Vera is unapologetically theatrical, hilarious, and

larger than life. A performer with strong comedic timing and a willingness to go big is essential.

Featured songs: “It’s Today,” “The Moon Song,” and “Bosom Buddies.”

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​Beauregard Jackson Burnside

Lead, Male, 40s-50s. Vocal range: High baritone.

A wealthy, charming, and romantic Southern gentleman who falls for Mame. Beau should have strong stage

presence, charm, and comedic ability. He is featured prominently in the show's dancing and

ensemble moments.

Featured song: “Mame.”

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​Agnes Gooch

Supporting, Female, 25-35. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano.

Patrick’s initially shy, conservative, and somewhat awkward nanny. Under Mame’s influence, Agnes undergoes one of the show's most memorable transformations. A strong comedic actress with excellent vocal

ability is desired.

Featured songs: “We Need a Little Christmas,” “St. Bridget,” and “Gooch’s Song.”

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​Young Patrick Dennis -- Age 10

Supporting, Male, 10-12yrs. Vocal range: Tenor/boy soprano.

Mame’s orphaned nephew. Patrick is intelligent, charming, curious, and endearing. He is thrust into Mame’s unconventional world and learns to embrace life in his own way. A strong young actor who can sing and move well is desired.

Featured songs: “Open a New Window,” My Best Girl,” The Fox Hunt.”

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​Older Patrick Dennis -- Age 21

Supporting, Male, 20-30. Vocal range: Tenor.

Patrick has grown into a young man under Mame’s influence. More reserved than his Auntie Mame, he is

thoughtful, romantic, and caught between the world Mame has created for him and the expectations placed upon him.

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​Ito

Supporting, Male, 30s-50s. Vocal range: Tenor.

Mame’s devoted houseman. Ito is a comic character with several memorable moments and is featured in “We Need a Little Christmas.”

Strong comedic timing and movement are a plus.

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​Mr. Dwight Babcock

Featured, Male, 40s-60s.

A conservative banker and Patrick’s trustee. Dwight is determined to ensure Patrick receives the sort of upbringing he considers proper—and is frequently at odds with Mame.

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​Mother Burnside

Featured, Female, 50s-70s.

Beau’s formidable Southern mother. Proud, proper, and deeply traditional, she provides plenty of comic contrast to Mame's unconventional personality.

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​Mr. Lindsay Woolsey

Featured, Male, 40s-50s.

A sophisticated publisher and member of Mame’s social circle. A character role with strong personality and comedic opportunities.

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​Junior Babcock

Featured, Male, 30s-40s.

He is the conservative, strait-laced son of Dwight Babcock. He appears during the "Upson Downs" sequence in Connecticut, where the older generation tries to impose their rigid societal views on Patrick, only to be disrupted by Mame Dennis’ vibrant and free-spirited nature.

Will double in other roles.

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​Gloria Upson

Featured, Female, 20s-30s.

Older Patrick’s young fiancée. Attractive, proper, and somewhat sheltered, Gloria comes from the extremely conservative Upson family. Willdouble in other roles.

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​Mrs. Doris Upson

Featured, Female, 50s-70s.

Gloria’s proper and socially conservative mother. A comic character role. Will double in other roles.

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​​Mr. Claude Upson

Featured, Male, 50s-70s.

Gloria’s father and the head of the Upson family. Conservative, serious, and disapproving of Mame’s influence on Patrick. Will double in other roles.

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​Pegeen Ryan

Featured, Female, 20s-30s.

A young interior designer with a connection to Mame and Patrick. A smaller featured role with opportunities for character work. Will double in other roles.​

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Sally Cato

Featured, Female, Late teens – 20s.

A young Southern belle who appears during the Burnside family sequence. Will double in other roles.

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​Uncle Jeff

Featured, Male, 30s-40s.

A member of the Burnside family and part of the Southern ensemble. Will double in other roles.

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​Cousin Fan

Featured, Female, 20s-30s.

A member of the Burnside family. A featured character within the comic Southern family scenes. Will double in other roles.

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CALLBACKS

Some auditioners may be asked to return on one of the audition nights as their callback. A

separate callback date is not planned at this time but will be announced if needed. We will not be

asking everyone to come back, so please do not view the presence/absence of a callback as

reflective of your chances of being cast in the show!

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CONTACT

For any questions regarding auditions or the production, please email director Ben Earman at ben@verobeachtheatreguild.com.

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INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY
Vero Beach Theatre Guild is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all artists. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds to audition. If you require any accommodations to make your audition process more accessible—such as wheelchair access, additional time, a reader, or alternative formats—please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can share your talents in a supportive environment.