AUDITION NOTICE

The Garage Theatre presents

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Text by John Cameron Mitchell
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask

Directed by Eric Hamme

Hedwig, an East German rocker, and their band, The Angry Inch,  are coming to The Garage Theatre this summer! Part storyteller, part rock & roll goddess, Hedwig speaks of their journey from East Berlin, searching for their other half, and the strength to survive a life that has not been kind. Loveless parents, a botched sex change operation, heartache. and their music stolen from a boy who goes on to be a famous rock star causes Hedwig to drift further and further away from themself. Through their music,  Hedwig begins to strip down the walls built by life’s brutality and finds that individuality exists not by being what the world wants you to be, but through love and acceptance of one’s self.

This Obie winning Off-Broadway hit is equal parts funny, inspiring, heart-breaking, and one badass rock show!  The Garage Theatre is honored to finally bring this groundbreaking piece to our Long Beach community.

This is an Equity Waiver production. Union and non-Union members are welcome. 

For auditions:

Actors: Please prepare 32 bars of a rock/musical song in the style of the show. It may be performed a cappella or with a backing track. You can email the Stage Manager (Alexi.McGinness@gmail.com)  a track prior to the audition to be played through our speakers. No accompanist will be present. Actors will also be provided sides from the text.  

This is an open audition, but you can schedule a specific audition time with the Stage Manager if you prefer.

Musicians: Please provide a link or submit a video of you playing to contact@thegaragetheatre.org, you do not need to attend this open call. We will accept musician submissions through end of day May 19th.

Audition Dates: Monday, 5/13/2024 - 7-10pm

Callback Date: TBD

Auditions will be held at The Garage Theatre – 251 E 7th Street, LB 90813
**Parking is available for free on 7th Street (non-metered) and on Locust Ave. 

Please do not park in the lot behind the theatre, you may get towed.**

Rehearsals: First read-through will be May 20th. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday in the 6-10pm window based on actor availability. Weekend rehearsals may be required as needed.

Performances: Thur-Sat @ 8pm, July 12 – August 3, 2024 (11 performances total)

CAST

HEDWIG - ALREADY CAST

YITZHAK - Eastern European back up singer in the Angry Inch and husband to Hedwig. Vocal range is D5 - A5 (mezzo- soprano). Actors of all backgrounds and identities are welcome.

THE ANGRY INCH - Hedwig’s band. While they have  no dialogue, some vocal harmonizing is needed. Band members will not be dressed in a specified uniform or style, but rather individual looks will be decided at a later time.

Bass Player - ALREADY CAST

Drummer

Guitar Player

Keyboard Player