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Auditions-may we all

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AUDITION NOTICE: May We All – A New Country Jukebox Musical 

Presented by Brooke Hills Playhouse 

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Book by Troy Britton Johnson, Todd Johnson and Eric Pfeffinger

Arrangements and Orchestrations by Brian Usifer

Original Concept by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard

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Brooke Hills Playhouse is proud to announce auditions for its summer musical, May We All, a story about coming home, finding your voice, and the music that ties it all together. 

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  • Director: Jay Keener-Welsch 

  • Music Director: Bethany Fernbaugh

  • Choreographer: Karissa Martin 

  • Assistant Director/Producer: Jake Keener-Welsch ​

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PRODUCTION DATES 

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  • Rehearsals Begin: Around May 11, 2026 

  • Performance Dates: July 9–12 & July 16–19, 2026 with several promotional events being planned as well 

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THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE SUMMER 

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This show is a high-octane celebration of country music! We are looking for voices that can handle the hits of: 

Kenny Chesney • Miranda Lambert • Dolly Parton • Chris Stapleton • Keith Urban • Tim McGraw •  Brooks & Dunn • Zac Brown Band • Florida Georgia Line • Little Big Town • Old Dominion • Loretta Lynn • Sara Evans • and many more! 

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AUDITION LOGISTICS 

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  • WHEN: Saturday, April 11th @ 1:00 PM 

  • WHERE: Brooke Hills Park Clubhouse (Please note: Auditions are NOT at the Playhouse) 

  • CALLBACKS: Monday, April 13th at 6:00 PM (By invitation only) at the Clubhouse. 

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CAN’T MAKE IT? If you have a conflict with the audition date, please submit a theater resume, a video of you singing a country song that showcases your range, and all potential schedule conflicts between May 10 and July 19th to Jay@brookehillsplayhouse.org no later than Wednesday, April 8th. 

 

WHAT TO PREPARE 

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  1. VOCALS: Bring 16–32 bars (30–60 seconds) of a COUNTRY SONG (NOT FROM THE SHOW) that best shows your vocal range and ability. DO NOT bring a traditional musical theater song. We want to hear heart, storytelling, and a little twang! Please bring a background track in the appropriate key to sing with. We will have a Bluetooth speaker to connect your phone to.  

  2. DANCE: A short dance combination will be taught to all. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. Do not worry if you are not a dancer, we just want to see how you move!

  3. ACTING: We will perform light scene work with cold readings from the script. 

  4. CONFLICTS: Please bring a list of any and all potential conflicts between May 10th and July 19th. These must be notated on your audition form. 

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CONTACT INFORMATION 

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN 

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Seeking talent ages 17+. Harmony is made up of a diverse group of people and ages. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to audition! Actors playing instruments like guitar and fiddle a plus! We are looking for vocal grit/versatility, harmony prowess, and storytelling ability.

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​PRINCIPAL ROLES 

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JENNA COATES 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Vocal Part: Strong Pop/Country Belt (Mezzo/Soprano). Needs a "powerhouse" voice with distinct country twang/style. 

  • Description: The hometown hero who returns in defeat. She is ambitious, talented, and proud, but currently lost and vulnerable. She has to learn that "making it" doesn't always mean leaving home. She carries the emotional weight of the show. 

DUSTIN 

  • Gender: Male 

  • Vocal Part: Tenor / High Baritone. Must be comfortable with high sustained notes or a strong falsetto (sings "Jolene"). 

  • Description: Jenna’s high school sweetheart who stayed in Harmony. He is hardworking, loyal, and currently conflicted. He has tried to move on with his new girlfriend, Stephanie, but Jenna’s return shakes up his world. 

LIZ 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Vocal Part: Strong Mezzo/Alto with a rock/grit edge. 

  • Description: Jenna’s best friend and the owner of "Danny’s Place," the local watering hole. She is the grounding force of the group—sassy, practical, honest, and fiercely loyal. She is the one who tells it like it is.  

JOE 

  • Gender: Male 

  • Vocal Part: Country Baritone/Tenor. 

  • Description: Works at Danny's Place. He is charming, laid-back, and totally in love with Liz (though she keeps him at arm's length). He provides comedic relief but also has a heart of gold. 

CRYSTAL COATES 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Vocal Part: Alto/Mezzo. 

  • Description: Jenna’s mother. Warm, supportive, and the peacemaker of the family. She hides her own worries to keep the family spirit alive. 

HARLEY COATES 

  • Gender: Male 

  • Vocal Part: Baritone. 

  • Description: Jenna’s father. A hardworking man who loves his family deeply but feels the stress of Harmony’s economic downturn. He is proud of Jenna but hurt by her absence. 

KYLIE COATES 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Age Range: Late Teens (17-19) 

  • Vocal Part: Mezzo/Soprano. 

  • Description: Jenna’s younger sister. She is smart, observant, and a bit snarky. She resents Jenna for leaving and for the pressure put on her to be the "good one" who stayed. She is desperate to find her own path. 

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SUPPORTING & FEATURED ROLES 

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RU ANN 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Vocal Part: Flexible, needs to be able to move well and sing  

  • Description: Harmony lifer and jack of all trades. She is the town Zumba instructor, big hearted, opinionated and town gossip.  

STEPHANIE 

  • Gender: Female 

  • Description: Dustin’s new girlfriend. She is an "outsider" type—ambitious, polished, and bringing "progress" to Harmony (often in the form of big business). She isn't a villain, but her values clash with the small-town vibe Jenna loves. 

BAILEY STONE 

  • Gender: Male or Female with powerhouse vocals and superstar talent (Often played as a cameo or guest star role but can be cast permanently). 

  • Description: A famous country music star. Jenna claims to be working with them in Nashville. This character represents the "dream" Jenna is chasing. 

MAYOR 

  • Gender: Male or Female 

  • Description: Dustin’s Father/Mother. He is proud of Dustin and the town and is dedicated to pulling the town out of the economic doldrums.  

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FEATURED TOWNSPEOPLE/THE ENSEMBLE 

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TAMMY, RUBY, SUZANNE & ANGIE     STAN, EARL, PJ & WILBUR  

Requirements: 

  • The show features several large production numbers (stomp-clap style, line dancing, upbeat country energy). 

  • We need a mix of strong singers for lush community harmonies and high-energy dancers for country-swing and contemporary production numbers. 

  • Many of these roles have solos, duos, and trios throughout and specific comedic moments 

  • If you are interested in dance only or ensemble singing only, we want to see you! 

  • Looking for unique characters to populate the town—this is a community story, so the ensemble is on stage frequently creating the atmosphere of Harmony.  

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OFFICIAL SONG TRACKLIST 

  1. Born to Fly – Sara Evans     (JENNA AND ENSEMBLE) 

  2. Who Says You Can’t Go Home?-Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles     (JENNA AND LIZ) 

  3. Play Something Country-Brooks & Dunn/Unbelievable-Diamond Rio     (LIZ, JOE AND ENSEMBLE) 

  4. American Kids – Kenny Chesney     (HARLEY AND CRYSTAL) 

  5. Can't Go Back – Little Big Town    (DUSTIN AND JENNA) 

  6. Revival-Original Song     (MAYOR AND ENSEMBLE) 

  7. Why Haven’t I Heard From You – Reba McEntire     (CRYSTAL, HARLEY, JENNA and KYLIE) 

  8. Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves     (KYLIE AND JENNA) 

  9. Broken Halos-Chris Stapleton     (ENSEMBLE with LIZ) 

  10. May We All – Florida Georgia Line & Tim McGraw     (JENNA, DUSTIN, JOE AND ENSEMBLE) 

  11. Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus    (RU ANN AND ENSEMBLE) 

  12. Simple – Florida Georgia Line     (JOE) 

  13. We Were Rich – Runaway June     (HARLEY, JENNA, KYLIE AND CRYSTAL) 

  14. Same Boat – Zac Brown Band    (TAMMY, RUBY, WILBUR, STAN, ANGIIE AND ENSEMBLE) 

  15. The Auditions: 

  16. Thank God I'm a Country Boy – John Denver     (WILBUR AND MEN) 

  17. Wide Open Spaces-The Chicks     (RU ANN, TAMMY AND ANGIE) 

  18. You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly-Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn     (HARLEY AND CRYSTAL) 

  19. I've Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash     (JOE) 

  20. Jolene-Dolly Parton     (DUSTIN) 

  21. One Man Band – Old Dominion     (LIZ AND JOE) 

  22. We Were Us-Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert     (JENNA AND DUSTIN) 

  23. Who I Am – Jessica Andrews     (JENNA) 

  24. Back to My Boots – Original Song     (JENNA AND BAILEY STONE) 

  25. One Big Country Song-Lo Cash     (JENNA, LIZ, DUSTIN, JOE, KYLIE AND ENSEMBLE) 

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