Announcing General Auditions for

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Producers: Anne Garefino, Scott Rudin & John Frost
Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
Musical Supervisor: Stephen Oremus
Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
US Casting Director: Carrie Gardner
US Associate Director: Jennifer Werner
Musical Director: Kellie Dickerson
KEY DATES
Applications Open:
Audition Dates:
Production Dates:

October 13 November 24 2015

January 9 January 27 2016, Sydney & Melbourne
Commence rehearsals November 2016. Opening February 2017

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
To apply please EMAIL submission to:
The Book of Mormon, Casting Coordinator: Laura Manning
laura@gordonfrost.com.au
All submissions must include the following.
- Up to date CV PDF file labelled with artist full name
- Up to date photo JPG file labelled with artist full name
- Artist principal place of residence (and audition city if different from place of residence)
- Artist agent details (if applicable)
- Artist height
- Artist accurate vocal range
- Artist citizenship or residency status
AUDITION PROCESS FOR REGISTERED AUDITION APPLICANTS
- All artists will be informed by December 11 2015 if they have been successful in gaining an audition.
- For initial auditions, artists will need to prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre or pop song that shows their
voice and personality.
- Appropriate artists will then move to a dance room. Artists are to have appropriate dance attire as well as
tap and jazz shoes available.
- Some artists will then be asked to continue in the audition process with material from the show.
OPEN AUDITIONS
Due to the high volume of applicants expected, we may not be able to provide registered audition times for all
artists that apply. Thus, anyone unsuccessful in gaining a registered audition time will be invited to attend our open
auditions which will take place during the specified audition period. Further information on the open auditions will
be released in due course.
CONTACT
In the first instance please refer questions to Casting Coordinator, Laura Manning - laura@gordonfrost.com.au or
02 9212 4135 or Australian General Manager Bernadette Hayes bh@gordonfrost.com.au or 02 9212 4135

OTHER INFORMATION
- The casting break downs are very specific. Please read carefully.
- Mormon male ensemble need strong dance ability, including tap. Elder Price and Elder Cunningham will not
need to dance as part of their audition.
- For vocal auditions, we request a contemporary musical theater or pop song that shows off voice and
personality. We recommend staying away from songs that are written to be intentionally offensive,
slapstick, or over the top in the humor department. Sheet music only, no backing tracks.
- There are no roles in this production for Caucasian females.
- Principal covers will come from the ensemble.
- Applicants must be over 16 years of age at time of auditioning.
- Auditions are at the risk and financial responsibility of the auditionee.
- You should NOT dress in the "Mormon uniform" (dress shirt, tie, dress pants). You should wear something
youthful and clean cut. Jeans, converse and a nice colored polo or tshirt works best. Beards or other facial
hair is not encouraged.
THE BOOK OF MORMON - CAST BREAKDOWN
KEVIN PRICE (to play Early 20s-Late 20s): All-American, high school senior preparing for his mission. Very
handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic poprock tenor to a high B. Must be at least 510 or taller.
ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (to play Early 20s-Late 20s): Could be dweeby, dorky, nerdy, possibly overweight, or all
four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack
of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Seeking a fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor.
NABULUNGI (To play 19 Late 20s): African American. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and
wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.
ELDER MCKINLEY (to play Early 20s-Late 20s): District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All-American,
wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals.
Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer with at least intermediate tap skills. High Baritone who can pop
out high Bb's.
MAFALA HATIMBI (to play 40's): Black African. Father of Nabulungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village
where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great comedic
actor and singer. Also interested in actors who sing well. Baritone.
PRICES DAD / MISSION PRESIDENT / VARIOUS ROLES (to play 40s): Caucasian. All-American good looks and
physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary
president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good
singer. Must be at least 5'10 or taller. High Baritone to an Ab.
GENERAL (to play Late 20's to Late 30's): Black African. The General is a warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the
local villagers. A physically threatening and intimidating figure who is a great comedic actor and singer. Baritone to
an F.
MORMON MALE ENSEMBLE (to play Early 20s - Late 20's) Male Caucasian. All American, always optimistic. Must be
a great singer and comedic actor with intermediate to advance tap skills. High baritone to high tenor. Over 58 is
preferable.
FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGER (to play Early 20's Late 40's): Black African. Seeking great comedic actresses with
excellent singing voices. Seeking Altos, Gospel Sopranos and Gospel Belters of all physical types.
MALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS (to play Early 20s Late 40s) Black African. Seeking great comedic actors with excellent
singing voices. Baritenors to high tenors.