Casting Call for Children’s Theatre Company’s
Milo Imagines the World
Book by Terry Guest
Lyrics and Music by Christian Albright and Christian Magby
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Directed by Mikael Burke
A joint commission by The Rose Theater (Omaha, Nebraska), Chicago Children’s Theatre (Chicago, Illinois), and Children’s Theatre Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Important Dates – Children’s Theatre Company
First Rehearsal: December 27th, 2024
First Preview: February 4th, 2025
Opening: February 8th, 2025
Closing: March 9th, 2025
SUMMARY
On a crowded subway, Milo passes the time imagining the lives of the other passengers. See his illustrations brought to spirited life in this world-premiere musical, featuring dynamic new songs ranging from hip-hop and pop to country. Ride along with Milo from stop to stop as he begins to understand that first impressions aren’t always accurate, that his older sister ReRe isn’t always annoying, and that real life can sometimes be even more incredible than an imaginary one.
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
All roles will be understudied
Milo: (8 years old, Black, Masculine Presenting, Boy, Ab3 - Db5)
Milo is a young eight-year-old boy with a very active imagination
Audition Materials: Click Here (Songs; Runnin, What If, Another Sunday are included in audition material)
Adrienne: (17 years old, Feminine Presenting, Black, F#3 - Db5)
Adrienne is Milo’s older sister who takes care of him with their aunt
Audition Materials: Click Here
Song: See Audition Materials + Pop song of your choice
Ensemble Track 1: (30+, Black, Feminine Presenting)
Mom/Ensemble
Audition Materials: Click Here
Song: Pop song of choice
Ensemble Track 2: (Any age, POC, Masculine Presenting)
Debbie Downer/Ensemble
Audition Materials: Click Here
Song:Pop song of choice
Ensemble Track 3: (White, 18, Masculine presenting)
Kevin/Ensemble
Audition Materials: Click Here
Song: Pop song of choice
Ensemble Track 4: (Any age, Any race, any gender)
Break Dancer/Ensemble
Audition Materials: Click Here
Song: Pop song of choice
AUDITION DATES:
Auditions will be accepted virtually until April 29th, 2024.
Callbacks will be hosted in person at Children’s Theatre Company on May 10th, 2024. Time is TBD
To audition for Milo Imagines the World, please prepare the above materials and submit them online.
Audition Video
- Acting audition: Record yourself performing the above sides and song for the role you would like to audition for.
- Audition Form (To access the form, click here: Milo Imagines the World Audition Form)
- Headshot and Resume
Instructions on how to submit your audition materials online:
- Prepare and video your sides and song.
- Fill out the audition form.
- Open your Google Drive and create a folder with your first and last name.
- Upload your video, headshot, and resume into this folder as individual files.
- Select the folder, go to “Get Link” at the top right corner. Make sure to change permission settings to “Anyone with link.”
- Copy and paste the link into your response back to us at [email protected] and be sure the subject line reads “MILO AUDITION”.
The deadline for the video submission is April 29th, 2024
Note from Casting Director: All actors are welcome to audition for any role, but we highly encourage you to take into thoughtful consideration the cultural background of the character.
Term Explanations:
Feminine Presenting - Feminine presenting typically refers to individuals who express themselves in a manner that aligns with traditional societal expectations or perceptions of femininity.
Masculine Presenting- Masculine presenting refers to individuals who express themselves in a manner that aligns with traditional societal expectations or perceptions of masculinity.
Sincerely,
Raiyon Hunter
Children’s Theatre Company Casting Director