Theatre Coppell Announces Auditions for The Fantasticks

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The Fantasticks

Book and lyrics by Tom Jones

Music by Harvey Schmidt

Director: Janis Arthur

Music Director: Kelly Poche' Rodriguez

Assistant Director: Ann White

A musical about two young lovers, Matt and Luisa, who are tricked into falling in love by their fathers, who stage a feud to bring them together. The story explores themes of love, disillusionment, and the complexities of relationships, as the young couple's love is tested and they eventually find their way back to each other with a deeper understanding of love.

Audition Dates:

Monday, December 15 @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 18 @ 7:00 PM

Audition location: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at the Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019  

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Audition Details: 

• Sign up: https://forms.gle/c9qqRnCpMFKZ17oT7

• Appointments will be given priority, and walk-ins will be taken as time allows.

• Please have a song prepared either from the show or one that will show off your talent.

• Please bring a printed copy of the sheet music (double-sided) in your correct key for the musician to play for you.

• Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)

• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice

• Background Check [Casting policy]: Beginning October 2025, the City of Coppell may require Theatre Coppell to conduct background checks for ALL volunteers, actors, and crew over the age of 18. Theatre Coppell will pay the cost of the background check for those who have not completed a recent background check. 

Rehearsals:

• The first read-through and rehearsals will begin Monday, January 5, 2026

• Rehearsals are generally held on weeknights (Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm

• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting

• TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: February 1, 2, 3, 5

Performances:

• NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED DURING Performance dates: February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22  

• Performance dates: February 6 - 22 (Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm)

Send an email to info@TheatreCoppell.com if you have any questions regarding the audition.

Available Roles:

*Please note: All ages listed for the characters are the ages to be played, not necessarily the age of the actor.  

The Narrator (El Gallo)  

A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story. 

Gender: Male 

Age: 30 to 50 

Vocal range top: G4 

Vocal range bottom: Ab2 

The Girl (Luisa)  

A button maker’s young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender.  

Gender: Female 

Age: 15 to 25 

Vocal range top: B5 

Vocal range bottom: B3 

The Boy (Matt)  

An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with false bravado. 

Gender: Male 

Age: 18 to 25 

Vocal range top: G4 

Vocal range bottom: A2 

The Boy’s Father (Hucklebee)  

A boisterous former Navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.  

Gender: Male 

Age: 40 to 60 

Vocal range top: F#4 

Vocal range bottom: A2 

The Girl’s Father (Bellomy)  

A fastidious button maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together. 

Gender: Male 

Age: 40 to 60 

Vocal range top: F#4 

Vocal range bottom: A2 

The Actor (Henry)  

An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage, and he knows no other reality.  

Gender: Male 

Age: 50 to 70 

Vocal range top: Bb2

Vocal range bottom: Eb4 

The Man Who Dies (Mortimer)  

Henry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage, and he does not live in reality. 

Gender: Male 

Age: 30 to 50 

Vocal range top: Bb2

Vocal range bottom: Eb4 

The Mute  

A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the “invisible” stage assistant.  

Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed. 

Gender: Male or Female 

Age: 20 to 50