SideQuest Theater is excited to announce auditions for its 2025 run of Fellowship! The Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring.”
Please read through the information below before signing up for an audition slot.
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, September 6 (10am - 4pm)
CALLBACKS:
Monday, September 8 (6pm - 8pm)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Fellowship! The Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring”
Fellowship! is the hilarious musical parody of the JRR Tolkien novel The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! This Broadway style musical is an hilarious send-up featuring twelve original songs, from over-the-top opening number complete with barefooted tap-dancing Hobbits to an elf-on-human 80’s power ballad with live guitar solo performed by the rightful heir of Gondor. In an actual showstopper, the Balrog (a terrifying creature of shadow and flame) performs a sequin-studded New York style cabaret number.
Book by: Kelly Holden Bashar and Joel McCrary | Music by: Allen Simpson | Lyrics and Additional Material by: Brian D. Bradley, Lisa Fredrickson, Kelly Holden Bashar, Joel McCrary, Edi Patterson, Steve Purnick, Cory Rouse, AllenSimpson, RyanSmith, Peter Allen Vogt, and Matthew Stephen Young | Based on the literature of J.R.R.Tolkien
You can read more about Fellowship! HERE and listen to the show on Spotify HERE
Director: Kelsey Hébert (she/her) is a Philadelphia based theater artist and co-founder of SideQuest Theater. She has worked with multiple regional theaters including the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective, Arden Theatre Co., and Delaware Theatre Company. Kelsey is thrilled to be working on a project that combines her love of improv, musicals, and epic, high fantasy.
Music Director: Bea Quinn (she/they) is a composer, performer, and music instructor currently hanging out in West Philly. Her specialties include vocal/instrumental coaching, musical and performance improv, and being very tall. Bea encourages adaptability, open communication, and asking for help when needed in any and all theatre environments.
REHEARSALS:
October 13 - November 7 (Monday - Thursday Evenings + Saturday Daytime)
*Full finalized schedule will be based on cast availability
TECH:
Saturday, November 8
Sunday, November 9
DRESS RUNS:
Monday, November 10
Thursday, November 13
SHOWS (With Call):
Friday, November 14 (7pm)
Saturday, November 15 (6pm)
Sunday, November 16 (1pm)
Friday, November 21 (7pm)
Saturday, November 22 (6pm)
Sunday, November 23 (1pm)
Friday, November 28 (7pm)
Saturday, November 29 (6pm)
Sunday, November 30 (1pm)
Friday, December 5 (7pm)
Saturday, December 6 (6pm)
Sunday, December 7 (1pm)
Friday, December 12 (7pm)
Saturday, December 13 (6pm)
Sunday, December 14 (1pm)
Friday, December 19 (7pm)
Saturday, December 20 (6pm)
Sunday, December 21 (1pm)
ROLE BREAKDOWN: We are looking for a performer to play Gandalf/Galadriel in this 2025 run as well as 4 understudies. This show is the ultimate ensemble piece, so each track will also play various ensemble roles in addition to the named characters listed.
SideQuest Theater is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities to attend auditions.
Gandalf/Galadriel → [Baritone] Gandalf and Galadriel have both been around a long time and have the gravitas to prove it even through the humor. This performer should be able to play both deadly serious and silly - This performer will also play various Nazgul and Orc. *Dance experience is preferred but not required
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Understudy #1: (minimum 3 performance guarantee - Dec. 5, 6, 7)
Frodo → [Tenor - Confident with E4-A4, strong Falsetto is a plus!] A genuine and tortured hobbit, burdened with carrying the ring. Kind of the worst, but we still love him. One of the few roles that doesn’t double.
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Understudy #2: (minimum 4 performance guarantee - Nov. 21, 22, 23 & Dec. 20)
Merry/Elrond → [Baritenor] Our adventurers may forget Merry, but Merry never forgets his bag of weed. Though frequently the butt of the joke, Merry remains a loyal friend. Elrond forgets he’s not in Men in Black, and Actor 5 gets to play with some puppets.
Sam/Balrog → [Baritenor] Sam is hopelessly devoted to Frodo. This actor also plays the Balrog who has a jazzy cabaret number with audience interaction/improv.
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Understudy #3:
Bilbo/Boromir → [Baritenor] Bilbo knows how to have a good time, but is ready to rest. This actor also plays Boromir who is very tempted by the ring. Actor 3 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
Gandalf/Galadriel → [Baritone] Gandalf and Galadriel have both been around a long time and have the gravitas to prove it even through the humor. Actor 4 should be able to play both deadly serious and silly.
Strider → [Baritone] Mysterious Strider may be the most melodramatic of the group as he juggles love and the greater good. Ability to play electric guitar preferred but not required
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Understudy #4: (minimum 1 performance guarantee - Dec. 19)
Pippin → [Alto/Mezzo] Pippin loves being a hobbit and telling the dumbest jokes that everyone seems to love. Pippin also sings the patter song of the show!
Gimli → [Alto] Underneath his gruff exterior, Gimli is sweet and loyal. Actor 8 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
Legolas/Arwen → [Mezzo] Legolas is graceful and proud as is Arwen, though that doesn’t stop her from singing an 80s power ballad with the man she loves. Actor 9 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
PERFORMER PAY:
Gandalf/Galadriel: $1,000 stipend + a possibility of profit sharing
Understudies: $300 stipend + $50/show performed in
WHAT TO PREPARE: You can find PDFs of all these materials HERE (Google Drive)
Gandalf/Galadriel: Side #1, Side #2, and One Ring Cuts 1 & 2
Understudy #1: Home’s Never Too Far Away and Lament of the Ring Cuts 1 & 2
Understudy #2: Home’s Never Too Far Away and The Balrog Blues
Understudy #3: One Ring Cuts 1 & 2 and One Moment (With You)
Understudy #4: Home’s Never Too Far Away, I Always Thought, One Moment (With You)
NOTE:
If you are unavailable to audition in person, you may send a video audition to [email protected] before September 6 to be considered. Please reach out with any questions!
Audition, Rehearsal, and Performance areas are on an accessible stage for individuals capable of traversing small edges. The green room area is inaccessible for individuals who cannot traverse steep steps. Accommodations will be made as needed for privacy and comfort for all individuals involved in the production.
Audition Form will close on August 31 .
