Directed by Tiana Youtzy, The 7 Deadly Desires is sure to be a show you don’t want to miss. The vision for this show is show us your best “I Want” song. The director, Tiana Youtzy, wants to have each performer embody one of the 7 Deadly Sins. Show us what you got! Sign up to audition today.
SEEKING: Strong Singers, Dancers, and Actors of all ages and ethnicities for the 2025 production of Dogfight. We welcome all abilities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and / or personal background over 18 years old.
The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, with a book by Peter Duchan and music & lyrics by Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story), was praised by countless critics, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance. It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.
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Important Content Warning:
Our story deals with serious and important subjects including sexual assault and mental illness. We consider these aspects of real life which would be represented in art, however, we acknowledge that these subjects can be triggering for some people.
Please honestly consider your ability and comfort dealing with these issues before committing your involvement in Dogfight.
In particular you should note the following:
◦Birdlace and Rose are required to kiss and depict a consensual sex scene. We are currently in contact with an intimacy coordinator to assist with this.
◦Rose and all Marines will undress on stage, to change clothes.
◦Eddie Birdlace, returns home from the Vietnam War and struggles with PTSD
◦Birdlace, Boland, and Berstein visit a sex-worker where a sexual assault is implied.
◦Some scenes will depict use of alcohol, smoking, and use of drugs.
◦Some scenes and songs include coarse language and adult themes
◦Some scenes and songs include misogynistic content, including body shaming
◦Some scenes and songs include racist content, including the use of racial slurs
◦Some scenes in this show depict war, violence, and death. This will include strobe lighting and tracks with gunfire.
We are including this information, not to put anyone off from auditioning but to be transparent on what this show includes, and to open up the conversation about these topics. And during parts of our rehearsal process we will have a licensed therapist that specializes in trauma involved.
Please be assured that Dogfight will be created in a safe and controlled manner, and we will always treat the material and our actors with sensitivity, respect, and safety will be our top priority.
However, if you are auditioning for/ or offered a role, and have concerns about anything mentioned in this video, please discuss it with the production team before committing to the show.
Dogfight is heartbreaking and romantic, beautiful, haunting and hopeful.
Musical Theatre Southwest, the rest of the production team, myself and our executive director David Bryant, cannot wait to share this story with you and we hope you’ll be a part of it too.
Workshop Schedule:
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Show Vision- The director will talk about their vision and approach to directing the musical.
7:00 pm – 7: 30 pm: Music- The music director will review music from the production and discuss what type of vocal quality is needed.
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Choreography- The choreographer will teach a portion of the choreography from the show in preparation for the audition. * Please wear/bring appropriate form-fitting dance attire and closed toed shoes that you are able to move in.
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Q&A-The Production Team will answer any questions about the show, auditions, rehearsal process, etc.
You may come for any or all of the sections above. Please indicate this when you sign-up using the sign-up link above.
- Please arrive at least ten minutes before the workshop time. We will be starting right on schedule.
- Feel free to bring something to take notes with, and prepare any questions you have for auditions.
Audition Details:
Vocal Auditions- BY APPOINTMENT (Walk-ins may be seen if time allows) : Saturday, March 15th from 9:00am-2:00pm. Dance Auditions will be on the same day at 2:00pm.
**Please wear movement-appropriate clothing and athletic or dance shoes. (No skirts/dresses, jeans, sandals/crocs, or open-toe shoes.) Thank you!
Please prepare a brief excerpt (32 bars maximum, please) of a song in the style of the show or one from the show is acceptable. Please place your sheet music in a three ring binder. Bring your binder (with other sheet music of songs you are prepared to sing) in case you are asked to sing a second selection. An accompanist will be provided.
**Video submissions will be considered if you are unable to attend vocal auditions, but it is strongly recommended that you are able to attend in person and for callbacks. If applicable, please select video submission at the start of the audition form. After filling out the audition link, including the time slot for the team to review your video, email your video to [email protected]
CALLBACKS: Sunday, March 16th (by invitation) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Please keep these times available in case you are called back, or include it as a conflict on your audition sheet if you cannot make it.
Callbacks will consist of vocal selections from the show as well as acting reading from various scenes.
A video tutorial and pre-audition workshop (Sunday, March 9th, from 6:30pm-7:30pm) breaking down the movement combination will be made available prior to auditions.
PRODUCTION DATES: May 23- June 15, 2025
Please note the following dates will not be accepted as conflicts:
- Technical Rehearsals: May 11-22, usually 6pm – 10pm (All schedules are subject to the Production teams’ needs and will be given by the Stage manager)
- Performances: May 23 – June 15 (12 Total)
- Opening weekend: Fri. PM; Sat and Sun. matinee (3 performances)
- Next two weekends: Fri. PM, Sat. and Sun. matinee (3 performances each weekend)
- Closing weekend: Fri PM, – Sat. and Sun. matinee (3 performances)
- Strike: June 15, time TBD
Rehearsal Schedule:
Performers SHOULD be available for all rehearsals and performances. Conflicts will greatly affect casting decisions. Please see production dates below.
- Rehearsals: March 24th to May 22nd, generally Sun – Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm (Other times may be added, but will be with sufficient notice.)
CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition. While there are no specific dance needs, the ability to move well is needed. The director and musical director are looking for strong actors who are capable of the demanding music needs; bringing the storytelling, character needs, and vocals to a strong performance level.
ALL CHARACTERS ARE OPEN TO ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND AGE (over 18)
Eddie Birdlace
A Marine private first class. He is well respected and a natural leader amongst his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose.
Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2
Rose Fenny
A diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is a naturally shy girl, naive of the world around her. Becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self-respect and confidence along the way.
Age: 18 to 21, Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3
Bernstein
A Marine private first class and Birdlace’s good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex.
Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Boland
A Marine private first class and Birdlace’s closest friend. A poor Southern cad, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behavior and language.
Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: B2
Marcy
Boland’s date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning.
Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: F#3
Mama
The owner of the local diner. She is unamused by the Marines’ antics and protective of her daughter, Rose.
Age: 40 to 50
Ensemble
Marines (Sergeant, Gibbs, Fector, Stevens); Bus Passengers; Singers; Hippies
