Regent Theatre Auditions

Please prepare a short monologue (no longer than one minute) and a brief song (approximately 30 seconds) appropriate to the style of the show. The choice of material is yours. Singing from the show is acceptable.

• Auditionees can choose to either bring their own recorded accompaniment and Bluetooth speaker or make use of our onsite accompanist.
• If bringing your own recorded accompaniment, do NOT assume an electrical outlet will be accessible. Please have your music properly cued up.
• Music should be selected from either a standard Broadway ballad or up-tempo tune.
• Limit your cutting to 16-24 bars of music (30-45 seconds).

If making use of the accompanist:

• Have your music in either a thin binder or adhered to a stiff backing of some type, so it stands upright. 
• It’s best to avoid pieces with multiple key changes or highly syncopated rhythms.
• Have the beginning, end, any cuts, and dynamic choices CLEARLY MARKED.

DOLLY GALLAGHER LEVI – Female to play late 30’s-40’s. A widowed matchmaker and socialite with a flair for manipulation and charm. She sets her sights on arranging marriages for others—while secretly planning to marry Horace Vandergelder herself. Big, brassy, expressive voice; must carry iconic solos (“Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello, Dolly!”). Dynamic stage presence and vocal stamina required. Broad range; strong belt and mix. Mezzo-soprano: G3 – D5.

HOREACE VANDERGELDER – Male to play 50’s. A wealthy, gruff Yonkers feed store owner. He’s determined to find a wife but is no match for Dolly’s scheming wit. Primarily a character singing role; requires rhythmic delivery and comic phrasing rather than sustained lyric singing. Baritone: B2 – E4.

CORNELIUS HACKL – Male to play late 20s to early 30’s. Vandergelder’s chief clerk, kind-hearted and romantically idealistic. He breaks free from his dull routine to seek adventure and love in New York City. Needs a bright, youthful sound with warmth and comic energy. Sings key romantic numbers (“Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “It Only Takes a Moment”). Tenor: C3 – A4.

BARNABY TUCKER – Male to play late teens–early-mid 20’s. Cornelius’s young, naïve assistant. His innocence and enthusiasm for fun make him an endearing partner in mischief. Sings with enthusiasm rather than polish. Must blend well with Cornelius and have comic charm. Tenor: C3 – G4.

IRENE MOLLOY – Woman to play late 20’s–early 30’s. A refined milliner and widow who yearns for romance and freedom beyond her hat shop. She becomes the object of Cornelius’s affection. Elegant, refined vocal tone; sustained legato and emotional warmth (sings “Ribbons Down My Back”). Soprano: G3 – B♭5.

MINNIE FAY – Woman to play late teens–early 20’s. Irene’s excitable young assistant. She’s talkative, impressionable, and curious about love and city life. Bright, youthful sound; strong comedic timing in ensemble numbers (“Elegance,” “Motherhood March”). Soprano: A3 – G5.

ERMENGARDE – Woman to play late teens–early 20’s. Vandergelder’s emotional niece. She’s desperately in love with Ambrose Kemper, despite her uncle’s disapproval. Primarily a character role; limited solo singing, usually ensemble harmonies and comedic outbursts. Soprano: B3 – G5.

AMBROSE KEMPER – Male to play early–mid 20’s. A struggling young artist. He’s determined to marry Ermengarde, even if it means defying Vandergelder’s authority. Light romantic ton; sings mostly in duets or ensemble pieces (“Put On Your Sunday Clothes”). Tenor: B2 – A4. 

RUDOLPH REISENWEBER – Man to play 40’s–60’s. The dignified maître d’ of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. He oversees the chaos when Dolly makes her grand return. Character baritone with patter and rhythmic ensemble work; featured in “The Waiters’ Gallop.” Baritone: C3 – F4

ERNESTINA MONEY – Woman to play 30’s–40’s. A flamboyant woman whom Dolly presents as a potential match for Vandergelder. She’s comic, loud, and far from his idea of refinement. Comic singing; stylized, humorous phrasing is more important than range purity. Mezzo-soprano: A3 – B♭4.

Judge, Cabman, Policeman, Townsfolk (various ages 20s–60s) – Colorful figures populating Yonkers and New York City. They provide texture, humor, and musical energy to the bustling world around Dolly. Strong ensemble singers who must handle tight harmonies in full-company numbers.

Waiters and Cooks of Harmonia Gardens (20s–40s) – Known for the iconic “Waiters’ Gallop.” They embody the elegance and excitement of Dolly’s triumphant reentry into society. Flexible ranges; ensemble harmonies and chorus numbers.  Must be moderately strong singers with stamina, breath control, and rhythmic accuracy for “Waiters’ Gallop.” Dance ability.