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She Loves Me Auditions

Audition Notice
She Loves Me

Wheaton Drama Inc. invites you to audition for the classic romantic musical She Loves Me, based on the play Parfumerie. (The films The Shop Around the Corner, You’ve Got Mail, and In the Good Old Summertime are also based on this beautiful play!)

Set in a 1930s European parfumerie, we meet shop clerks Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!

She Loves Me showcases a small but strong ensemble cast playing a range of memorable characters of all ages – and each with their moment to shine. As the New York Times wrote, “This musical is remarkably generous to all its performers: a half-dozen supporting characters are given show stoppers, too.” An ideal Christmastime show!

THERE IS NO PAY.

Audition Dates

  • Sunday, September 13th from 7pm – 10pm
  • Monday, September 14th from 7pm – 10pm
  • Callbacks (by invitation only): Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm

Location
Playhouse 111, located at 111 N. Hale St, Wheaton, IL 60187

Key Dates

  • Cast Read Through: Saturday, September 19th 10am-1pm
  • Rehearsals: Sunday-Thursday Evenings
  • Tech Week: November 15th-19th
  • Show Run: November 20th – December 13th, with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. (No show on Thanksgiving (11/26), but there will be one Saturday matinee at 2pm on 12/5)

Audition Information:

  • You will be assigned a one-hour slot for movement and singing.
  • You will first be taught a short dance movement combination in a group. Please dress in clothing and shoes that you can move in.
  • Then you will be called in individually to sing 90 seconds of a musical theatre song of your choice in the style of the show. (No songs from the show, please.) You must sing with our provided accompanist or with a device you provide. No a cappella auditions will be allowed.
  • Video submissions will be accepted at the email address provided below. Cutoff date for video submissions is midnight on 9/11/26.
  • You will be asked to fill out a conflict sheet at or before auditions (please be as specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period).

Callback Requirements

  • You may be asked to read provided selections from the script.
  • You may be asked to sing provided selections from the score.
  • Not all roles or ensemble positions may require a callback, so if you are not called back, that does not mean that you are not cast.

Performers high school-aged and up are welcome to audition. Unless strictly and specifically mandated from the playwright, all roles are open and available to anyone regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or body type.

Roles Available

(all ages listed are suggested playing ages and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting):

  • Georg Nowack
    An established employee of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Shy, intelligent, and soft spoken.
    Gender: male
    Age: 25 to 30
    Vocal range top: F4
    Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Amalia Balash
    The eager new employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Despite being a skilled saleswoman, she easily becomes intimidated and nervous. Attractive, bright, and a lover of literature.
    Gender: female
    Age: 20 to 25
    Vocal range top: B5
    Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Mr. Maraczek
    Owner of Maraczek’s Parfumerie. With a commanding presence, his dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife.
    Gender: male
    Age: 55 to 65
    Vocal range top: C4
    Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Ladislav Sipos
    Maybe not the brightest employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie, but the most loyal. A confidant to Georg, he is an optimistic family man who is like a huggable father figure. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2
  • Ilona Ritter
    Employed at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. She is sexy and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love.
    Gender: female
    Age: 25 to 30
    Vocal range top: E5
    Vocal range bottom: F#3
  • Steven Kodaly
    A well respected and liked employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. Though he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer.
    Gender: male
    Age: 25 to 30
    Vocal range top: A4
    Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Arpad Laszlo
    Delivery boy at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 14 to 17
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: Bb2
  • Headwaiter
  • Busboy
  • Keller
  • Ensemble
    • Customers
    • Carolers
    • Restaurant Patrons

She Loves Me Creative Team

  • Production Manager: Christine Pfenninger
  • Director: Linda Spadlowski
  • Music Director: Kitty Karn
  • Choreographer: Kate McIlvain
  • Assistant Director: Kate Quan
  • Stage Manager: Bruce Ebner
  • Lights: Jim Van De Velde
  • Sound: Dave Amato
  • Scenic Design: Keith DeBolt
  • Set Construction: Bruce Ebner & Team
  • Props Managers: Diane Kehoe, Rona Hsu, and Cindy Bolds
  • Hair/Make-up: Liz Goodin Rowe
  • Costumes: Cassi Fanelli

For an audition time, please email [email protected] with your preferred date and time (September 13th or 14th and 7pm, 8pm or 9pm).

Any questions regarding these auditions, please contact Christine Pfenninger, Production Manager, at [email protected].

Hope to see you there!