Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!

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We are now taking submissions for our upcoming Theatre For Young Audiences production of The Lightning Thief (TYA Edition). Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due July 10th at 11:59pm CT. Please submit your audition material via our AIRTABLE FORM. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link.

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Chicago Locals are STRONGLY encouraged to audition!

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Callbacks: In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of JULY 31st & AUGUST 3rd. Please indicate on the audition form if you are not available during those days. 

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All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine. 

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Production Schedule

First Rehearsal: Feb 4th, 2027

First Preview: Feb 19, 2027

Press Opening: Feb 27th, 2027

Closing: March 27, 2027

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The Lightning Thief Creative Team / Who Will View Submissions 

Derek VanBarham (He/Him) - Director

Tommy Rivera-Vega (He/Him) -Choreographer

Nick Sula (He/Him) - Music Director

Peter Blair (He/Him) - Executive Producer

Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director

Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director

Jordan Ratliff (He/Him) - Artistic Coordinator

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Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.

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Video submissions are viewed through the platform AIRTABLE. Please note that viewing submissions through Airtable does not always register as a "view" on services like YouTube and Vimeo. However, all submissions are viewed by the artistic team.  

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Audition Material & Character Descriptions

Preparation: Prepare the material for the role you are most interested in. If you are interested in more than one role, please make those selections on the audition form. You will only need to prepare material for one role.

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Please select one of the excerpts as part of your audition in addiotion to the coorisponding song for your character. 

Note that the monologue selected does not have to correspond with the role you are singing, especially if you’re going the “choose your own adventure” route. 

Mr Brunner / Chiron and Clarisse do not have an excerpt included. We recommend:

• Mr Brunner / Chiron candidates prepare the Sally monologue
• Clarisse candidates prepare the Luke monologue

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Submissions must be received through the AIRTABLE FORM. 

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ALL AUDITION MATERIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE

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Guidance on style/tone: Performers should feel youthful in spirit with bold choices and daring demeanors. As this is a TYA show, it is important that performers display big emotions and dynamic/distinct character choices.

Key words: Dynamic, striking, bold, quick, clever, vibrant, pop

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Percy Jackson – Hot-headed, brave, sarcastic and loyal. A demigod son of Poseidon thrown into a hero’s journey.

Vocal Range: (tenor) B2-A4

Music: Good Kid (m14-44)

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Annabeth (and others) – Smart, strong-willed, and confident. Daughter of Athena with sharp intellect and warrior instincts.^

Vocal Range: (mezzo-soprano) Ab3-G5

Music: My Grand Plan (m54-95)

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Grover (and others) –  A gentle satyr and Percy’s goofy best friend. A soft spirit, intuitive and sensitive.^

Vocal Range: (bari-tenor) F3-G#4

Music: The Tree on the Hill  (m37-73)

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Clarisse (and others) – Fierce, tough and often misunderstood. A daughter of Ares.^

Vocal Range: (soprano) B3-E5 (belt)

Music: Put You In Your Place (m6-29)

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Luke (and others) –  Charming yet conflicted son of Hermes.^

Vocal Range: (tenor) D3-G4 (opt B4 rock belt)

Music: Last Day of Summer (m45-69end) 

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Sally Jackson (and others) –  Percy’s caring and hard-working mother.

Vocal Range: (mezzo) A3-C5

Music: Strong (m40-62end)

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Mr. Brunner / Chiron (and others) –  A mentor figure, wise and protective centaur. 

Vocal Range: (baritone) E3-B3

Music: Their Sign (m1-8)

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Mr. D (and others) - Dionysus, God of Wine & Theatre. Unluckily for him, also a camp director. 

Vocal Range: (baritone) C3-G4

Music: Another Terrible Day (m38-end)

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*All roles will be understudied

^Indicates a dance heavy track

Please reach out to Jordan Ratliff at Jordan.Ratliff@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1  if you have any questions or access needs.