Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!

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Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due November 3rd 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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Callbacks: In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of December 9th - December 111th. 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 - May 28th, 2026

First Preview - June 17th, 2026

Press Opening - June 24th, 2026

Closing - August 9th, 2026 

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A Little Night Music Creative Team / Who Will View Submissions 

Nick Bowling (He/Him) - Director

Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Choreographer

Peter Blair (He/Him) - Executive Producer

Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director

Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They) - 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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A NOTE ON INTIMACY IN A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

A Little Night Music contains moments of romantic and physical intimacy for most characters in the show. These will be staged with care, professionalism, and respect for all performers involved. A qualified intimacy director will be involved in the rehearsal process to ensure a safe and consensual environment. Performers will be invited to communicate boundaries clearly, and those boundaries will be honored throughout the production. You will not be asked to perform any intimate moments during auditions/callbacks. Please let us know if you are not open to performing in these moments.

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

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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. Submissions must be received through the AIRTABLE FORM. 

ALL AUDITION MATERIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE

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Desirée Armfeldt, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 45-55 

Desirée was originally written for an actor/singer.  She is a grande dame of the theatre; a sharp, stylish actress who seems worldly, insomuch as she’s toured the country, and perhaps a few cities beyond. She’s spent her life in the spotlight and had whirlwind romances, but underneath all the glamour, she’s tired and craving something real for the first time and perhaps questioning some of the life choices she’s made. She’s a bold, sensual woman who is romantic at heart, just older and wiser about what love really means.  She’s not quite Sarah Bernhardt or Isadora Duncan but perhaps she’d like to be. 

Music: Send In The Clowns

m. 1 - 33

Desiree Side #1

"They told me..."

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Fredrik Egerman, Male Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 45-55

Fredrik’s a middle-aged lawyer who is in a bit of a mid life crisis.  He likes to think he’s got everything under control—but actually he’s falling apart. He recently married a much younger woman, Anne, and perhaps beginning to question that choice although he is incredibly attracted to her, so much so that he will give anything to have her.  A part of him longs for his old flame, Desirée. He doesn’t really know what he wants, he just knows he doesn’t have it.

Music: You Must Meet My Wife

m. 1 - 66

Frederick Side #1

"They told me..."

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Anne Egerman, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, early 20s

Anne is Fredrik’s young and innocent wife who still sees love like something out of a fairy tale. She’s understandably unprepared for marriage, especially with someone so much older. She’s scared of intimacy with Frederik and ends up feeling more connected to his son. Anne is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants to become.

Music: Soon

m. 1- 72

Anne Side #1

“Frederik!”

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Henrik Egerman, Male Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, early 20s

Henrik, Fredrik’s son, is a moody theology student with a serious case of guilt. He’s smart, repressed, and secretly in love with his stepmother, Anne. He spends most of his time beating himself up over what he feels, trying to be the perfect moral guy, but eventually, all that bottled-up passion starts to crack. Maybe his music helps keep his mind off of Anne, but he’s finding it increasingly difficult to be “good.”

Music: Later

Full Song

Henrick Side #1

"Doesn’t he want his tea?"

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Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, Male Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 30s-early 40s

Carl-Magnus is an egotistical army officer who believes he’s a gift to women.   He is openly cheating on his wife Charlotte, with Desirée, and he’s not shy about picking fights when he feels threatened. He’s ridiculous in many ways but also dangerous, mostly because he’s insecure and needs to feel in control. His big ego is matched by his fragile pride.  There are good qualities about him, but they may be very hard to find.

Music: In Praise of Women

m. 1 - 27; 73 - end

Carl-Magnus Side #1

"How was Miss Desiree..."

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Countess Charlotte Malcolm, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 30s

Charlotte is Carl-Magnus’s sharp-tongued wife who’s way too smart to be stuck in her situation—but here she is. She hides her hurt behind sarcasm and dry humor, and while she’s been burned by her husband’s affairs, she’s not someone you can write off. Why does she love Carl Magnus? She knows how to play the game and though, she too, can be dangerous, she is capable of surprising compassion—especially when she bonds with Anne.

Music: Every Day A Little Death

m. 5 - 71

Charlotte Side #1

"How was Miss Desiree..."

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Madame Armfeldt, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, late 70s - 80s

Desirée’s mother, Madame Armfeldt, is an aging ex-courtesan who once had kings wrapped around her finger. These days, she’s more frail, mostly sitting back and watching the younger generation fumble through their romantic dramas, offering biting commentary from the sidelines. She’s cynical, wise, and occasionally soft—especially when it comes to her granddaughter Fredrika.  She witnesses how love makes fools out of everyone around her and advises Frederika to avoid love, like her! But at the end of the day, she might begin to wonder if she’s missed out on something.

Music: Liaisons

m. 1 - 32

Madame Armfeldt Side #1

"If you cheated a little..."

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Fredrika Armfeldt, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 13

Fredrika is Desirée’s 13 year old daughter, but she’s no ordinary kid. She’s thoughtful, observant, and more mature than the clowns around her. She watches everything quietly, picking up on the messes her family makes. Her strong relationship with her grandmother gives the story a sense of passing wisdom down through the generations and a possibility of hope for the future.

Music: Night Waltz I

m.81 - 104

*Also sing something from your book (short) in a legit/soprano style.

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Petra, Female Presenting, Open to all Ethnicities, 20s-30s

Petra is Anne’s bold, street-smart maid who says exactly what she thinks. She’s flirty, funny, and has no illusions about love or class. She knows how the world works and isn’t afraid to go after what she wants—whether that’s romance, fun, or financial security. She might be more confident than smart, but she, like Fredrika, is more  broad minded and balanced than the adults 

around her.

Music: The Miller’s Son

m. 129 - end

Petra Side #1

"Doesn’t he want his tea?"  

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The Liebeslieders or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet), Open to all Ethnicities

These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings.   While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. Original Director, Hal Prince, described them as the ones who aren’t wasting time, watching everyone else stumble around trying to figure out love. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.

- Mrs. Nordstrom Soprano

- Mrs. Anderssen Mezzo-Soprano

- Mrs. Segstrom Contralto / Mezzo

- Mr. Lindquist Tenor

- Mr. Erlanson Tenor / High Baritone

Music: Overture - “Glamorous Life”

m. 105 - end

Sing your specific voice part / role throughout.

Liebeslieder Side #1  (Only for - Mrs. Nordstrom, Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom. There are no sides for Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Erlanson)

"Tell me something about this..."

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*All roles will be understudied

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

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