Auditions

Generic Theater presents the regional premiere of TARRYTOWN — a funny, tuneful, and intense musical drama. Winner of the 2017 Outstanding New Musical award from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle and finalist for the 2019 Richard Rodgers Award.

Beloved in the musical theatre world as both a challenging and esoteric show, TARRYTOWN is a loose modernization of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Newly arrived music teacher Ichabod befriends married couple Katrina and Brom. Their unexpected new bond forces each of them to confront ghosts from the past as they gallop toward an unfamiliar and uncertain future. At the intersection of myth, love story, and American classic, TARRYTOWN is the perfect reimagining of Irving’s legend for the spooky season.

Auditions will consist of a vocal audition followed by cold readings. Please prepare a song of your choice (32 bar minimum) and bring sheet music for an accompanist.

This is a challenging show vocally, so additional vocal passages or range checks may be assigned.

► Please complete this  online Audition Form

Auditioners should only plan to attend one night.

The production team doesn’t anticipate a need for callbacks.

Questions?

Contact the Director, Dillon Bates, at [email protected]

ICHABOD CRANE
A high school music teacher from New York City, newly moved to Tarrytown. Running from multiple things and looking for belonging.
Tenor with a warm bottom.

KATRINA
Late 20s, the Assistant Principal at Sleepy Hollow High School. Lonely and frenetic but well-meaning.
Strong Mix/Belt. Some challenging transitions.

BROM
Late 20s-early 30s, Katrina’s husband. A history professor at Westchester Community College. Must exude charm and sex appeal.
Baritone/Tenor.

Auditions: Monday, July 22nd & Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00pm

Opening Night: Friday, Sept. 27th, 2024, at 8:00pm

Performance Dates: Fridays thru Sundays, Sept. 27th – Oct.20th

We welcome both experienced performers and newcomers to audition and will make casting decisions based on the show parameters.

Headshots and resumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Bring your headshot and resume (if you have them), any sheet music for musical auditions, and a list of potential schedule conflicts with you at the determined check-in time. Most auditions are first come first serve. If pre-registration is an option, it will be noted in the description.

Electronic scripts or sides are sometimes available to peruse; these will be listed in the audition details above if available. These will provide you an opportunity to get to know and understand the character(s) that you wish to audition for. We also encourage you to research the show online to learn more about the characters and themes.

Sadly, nobody gets free parking in the Scope Garage. It’s managed by the City of Norfolk and they charge everyone to park — cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons. Sometimes you can find free street parking nearby. If you know of a generous donor or business who might be interested in underwriting parking for a show or season, please let us know at [email protected] and we’d love to speak with them.

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Whenever possible, you’ll find relevant contact information listed in the audition details above. Otherwise, please feel free to email [email protected] with your inquiry. We’ll do our best to respond in a timely manner, but please remember that we’re a volunteer organization and sometimes responses take time.