An Evanston, Illinois, production of the classic musical “Mame” is seeking young male talent to audition for young Patrick Dennis, who’s left in the care of his eccentric Auntie Mame after his father’s death. The ideal candidate will be aged 9–14, sing as a soprano, and be a “bright, curious, precocious, adorable young boy.”
The musical, perhaps known best for Lucille Ball’s film interpretation of the title role, is set in New York City during the Great Depression and World War II. Mame Dennis is a bohemian who lives by the motto, “Life is a banquet and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death.” Her life of luxury is taken for a spin with the arrival of her nephew, and together, they navigate the Depression in the big city in a series of songs and adventures.
Casting director Kyle Dougan of Light Opera Works is holding auditions by appointment on May 15 in Wilmette, Illinois. Rehearsals begin approximately July 6 and will continue on weekends and on weekday evenings. The show is scheduled to go up Aug. 19–28 at Cahn Auditorium.
For more information on “Mame,” check out its full casting notice here. And for more kid actor casting notices, check out the rest of our audition listings, which you can sort by age!
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