upcoming season
by Magik Theatre
May. 16 - May. 18
Auditions for a role in upcoming season with Magik Theatre on May 16 through May 18.
Magik Theatre is holding General Auditions for non-equity adult (18+) actors
with daytime availability for roles in their 2024-2025 Season.
MAINSTAGE SHOWS
LYRIC & THE KEYS
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”
¡LOTERÍA: GAME ON!
TOURING SHOWS
EDDIE & VINNIE
TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
⬇ Scroll down for synopsis and character breakdowns for each show ⬇
GENERAL AUDITIONS
Thursday, May 16, 2024
from 3 - 7 pm
and
Saturday, May 18, 2024
from 11am - 4pm
LOCATION
Magik Theatre
420 S. Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Audition materials need not be for young audiences.
Actor pay is $450 per week plus a monthly parking stipend. Understudy/standbys receive additional compensation; amount dependent on roles covered. Because Magik serves schools and families, rehearsals and most performances are held during daytime hours.
Magik is a fully vaccinated company; all incoming employees are expected to provide proof of vaccination.
Magik Theatre supports diversity in all forms. We encourage actors of all genders, identities, races, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. We acknowledge that many roles we list fall on the cisgender binary, but invite transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary performers to read for the roles they most identify with.
Be sure to reserve your audition time slot by clicking on ***THIS LINK***
LYRIC AND THE KEYS*WORLD PREMIERE* Book By Roxanne Schroeder-Arce Music and Lyrics by Jenn Hartmann-Luck |
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SYNOPSIS
Lyric, a second-grader experiencing reading difficulties, finds an unexpected teacher in Mr. Hartley, the school janitor. Through the help of his made-from-junk robots, Mr. Hartley mentors Lyric, fostering her confidence and equipping her with the tools needed to overcome her reading challenges.
With catchy melodies and a folk guitar score, Lyric & the Keys is a new musical celebrating what it means for young people to believe in themselves enough to do anything - even learn to read! The key has always been inside!
ROLES (5+)
LYRIC
To play 8, in second grade; imaginative, but struggles with confidence at school; ability to play guitar a plus
MELODIE
Lyric’s mother; loves her children, but stressed by life and work; ability to play guitar a plus
MR. HARTLEY
Janitor at Lyric’s school; friendly, with a keen eye for ways to help others; finds creative ways to repurpose discarded items
MISS REED
Lyric’s well-meaning second grade teacher, still relatively new to teaching
CC (CONFIDENCE CAT)
A robot created by Mr. Hartley; puppetry will be required
ENSEMBLE
Other STUDENTS, adding voicing to group numbers; some puppetry will be required
EDDIE & VINNIEBy Jenny Millinger Commissioned by Magik Theatre TOURING PRODUCTION** |
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NOTE: Eddie & Vinnie conflicts with participation in all other 24/25 season shows |
**Touring productions will include occasional overnight trips outside of Bexar county, for which hotel and per diem are included. Touring actors must have a clean driving record and be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van. Actors must be able to lift 25 pounds and will load/unload the set as part of their duties.
SYNOPSIS
At its heart, Eddie & Vinnie is a buddy comedy about Eddie, a young boy with dyslexia, and his best friend/trusty sidekick, a quick-witted gecko named Vinnie. Eddie struggles with his schoolwork and faces the possibility of going to summer school if he can’t get his grades up. In a last-ditch effort to get on the honor roll, Eddie teams up with the overly helpful new girl in class to write their end-of-year report. It seems like Vinnie is always there to distract him or, is he really challenging him to lean into his uniquely beautiful mind?
ROLES(3)
VINNIE
A gecko, nearing the prime of life in gecko years
EDDIE
A fifth grader who loves art; has dyslexia
PEN
A fifth grader who is organized to a fault; new at school, wants to make a good impression
TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADYAdapted by José Cruz González TOURING PRODUCTION** |
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NOTE: Tomás and the Library Lady conflicts with participation in Elephant & Piggie |
**Touring productions will include occasional overnight trips outside of Bexar county, for which hotel and per diem are included. Touring actors must have a clean driving record and be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van. Actors must be able to lift 25 pounds and will load/unload set as part of their duties.
SYNOPSIS
Based on the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera and the beloved book by Pat Mora, Tomás and the Library Lady is a celebration of stories, reading, and imagination. Tomás, a native Texan born in Crystal City and the son of migrant farm workers, meets a kind librarian who introduces him to the transformative power of books. This is the story of author and educator Tomás Rivera, who became the first minority Chancellor in the University of California system.
NOTE: As this is a bi-lingual show (Spanish/English), performers with ability to speak both languages preferred.
ROLES (2)
ACTOR 1
Male, Latino/Hispanic; plays YOUNG TOMÁS and ADULT TOMÁS (naturally curious about the world, our charming protagonist), FLORENCIO (a migrant farm worker and father to Tomás)
ACTOR 2
Female, any ethnicity; plays LIBRARY LADY, NIGHTMARE TEACHER (a vision that torments Tomás), JOSEFA (mother to Tomás), and ENRIQUE (younger brother to Tomás)
THE VELVETEEN RABBITBased on the book by Margery Williams Adapted by Michelle Hoppe-Long |
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SYNOPSIS
A young child awakens Christmas morning to discover a Velveteen Rabbit among their gifts. Soon becoming the Child’s new favorite toy, the Rabbit’s appearance becomes worn and shabby from play, and a wonderful change begins to happen. Through his adventures with the Child, the Velveteen Rabbit learns about love and friendship, and the true meaning of being real. This much-loved and inspiring story is set in a cozy and magical world, full of inspiring moments that will leave audiences feeling uplifted.
ROLES (4)
CHILD
Any gender; seeking agile storyteller that can capture the honesty and vulnerability of childhood
VELVETEEN RABBIT
Any gender; needs strong physicality, able to convey innocence, wonder, and the vulnerability of existential worries
NANA/REAL RABBIT/ROCKING HORSE
Female; seeking excellent comedic timing; stern but warm and loving
MOTHER/REAL RABBIT/NURSERY FAIRY
Female; powerful narrator; playful and adventurous with Child; strong dancer preferred
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”Book and Lyrics byMo Willems Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems **Run at MAGIK, then encore run at EMPIRE** |
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NOTE: **Actors must be available for both the Jan-March run AND June run of the show.** Elephant & Piggie conflicts with participation in Tomás and the Library Lady |
SYNOPSIS
Grab your "bestus" friends and join Elephant and Piggie, the dynamic duo from Mo Willems' award-winning, best-selling children's books, in a rollicking musical adventure, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual. That's because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible. With catchy tunes, lively dances, and plenty of laughs, this show promises an entertaining experience perfect for young audiences ages 3 and up!
ROLES (5)
GERALD
A lumbering, somewhat formally attired elephant; prone to melancholy. Best friends with Piggie.
Vocal Range: A3-E5
PIGGIE
An energetic, cheerful, inquisitive pink pig. Best friends with Gerald.
Vocal Range: A3-C5
THE SQUIRRELLES
A trio (3) of back-up singing squirrels; friends with Gerald and Piggie.
Vocal Range: E3 - Ab5
¡LOTERÍA: GAME ON!By Mabelle Reynoso |
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SYNOPSIS
Experience the enchanting world of Lotería in this captivating play! Join siblings Sam and Kris on a family-friendly adventure as they stumble upon their dad's pillow fort-turned-magical portal into the realm of Lotería, where their father is unexpectedly trapped. Determined to rescue him, Sam and Kris embark on a thrilling journey, only to find that Lotería holds him captive with its own rules. Along the way, they encounter familiar characters like La Mano, La Rana, and El Gallo! ¡Lotería: Game On! invites audiences to join this pair of siblings in their quest to reclaim their father. This bilingual production ensures that both English and Spanish speakers can fully enjoy the adventure.
NOTE: As this is a bilingual show, some roles require performers with the ability to speak both Spanish and English.
ROLES (5)
SAM
To play 12, any gender, Latinx/o/a (Mexican preferred); gamer; Kris's sibling; somewhat of a short attention span
KRIS
To play 13, any gender, Latinx/o/a (Mexican preferred); aspiring influencer; Sam's sibling
DAD
To play 35+, Latinx/o (Mexican preferred), any gender; parent of Sam and Kris; speaks English & Spanish; works in IT
EL GALLO
Any age, any race (Latinx/o preferred), male; rooster; speaks English & Spanish; kind of mean
EL CANTOR
Any age, Latinx/o/a (Mexican preferred), any gender; game show host; can also play LA RANA
Be sure to reserve your audition time slot by clicking on ***THIS LINK***
