AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: CRY-BABY The Musical

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is thrilled to announce auditions for Cry-Baby The Musical!

 

Director/Choreographer: Dane Hutchinson
Music Director: Bennett Spotts
Stage Manager: Liz Zimmerman
MST Artistic Director: Andrew John Mitchell

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Location for Rehearsals and Performances:
Milburn Stone Theatre, Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901
Box Office: (410) 287-1037

 

 

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 27th, from 4:00–9:00 PM at the Milburn Stone Theatre.

Please reserve your audition slot via our Cast98 Studio page:
🔗 https://us.cast98.com/studios/milburnstone

Video Submissions will be accepted until Saturday, April 26th at 11:59 PM via Cast98.

 

 

CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be held on Monday, April 28th from 6:00–10:00 PM.
Notification emails will go out by Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 PM.
The callback will include a dance portion from 6:00–7:00 PM, followed by vocals and readings.

 

 

AUDITION PREPARATION:
Please prepare approximately 32 bars (60–90 seconds) of a song in the style of the show.
🎵 Listen to the original cast recording: Cry-Baby Cast Album

• An accompanist will be provided—please bring sheet music.

• Tracks are permitted if sheet music is not available, though live accompaniment is preferred.

• Note: Amplification will not be provided. Please do not rely solely on phone speakers for backing tracks.

 

 

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin mid-May and are based on cast and staff availability. Please submit all known conflicts at auditions.
Typical rehearsal schedule: 2–4 times per week.

Cecil College Holiday Closures:

• May 23–26 (Memorial Day Weekend)

• June 19 (Juneteenth)

• June 27–July 7 (Summer Break)
  Select rehearsals may be held off-campus during summer break—please note any additional conflicts.

 

 

TECH WEEK:
Tech week runs Sunday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 7th.
No conflicts will be accepted during this time.

 

 

PERFORMANCES:
Opening: Friday, August 8th
Additional performances: August 9, 10, 15, 16, & 17

• Friday & Saturday shows: 7:30 PM

• Sunday matinees: 2:00 PM

• Possible additional matinees on Saturday, August 9th and/or 16th at 2:00 PM (to be confirmed by July).

 

 

NOTE:
The Milburn Stone Theatre is a community theatre on a college campus—auditions are open to all, not just Cecil College students, faculty, or staff.
This is a non-union, non-paid production.

 

 

CRY-BABY CASTING BREAKDOWN:
All roles are available. Ages listed are guidelines. Roles will be performed as originally written. MST encourages all to audition. 

• Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker – Male, 18–35 | B2–Bb4
  Charismatic leader of the Drapes. Rebellious but tender-hearted.

• Allison Vernon-Williams – Female, 18–35 | E3–Gb5
  Intelligent, curious, and torn between worlds.

• Mrs. Cordelia Vernon-Williams – Female, 40–70 | C3–Db5
  Allison’s overbearing grandmother with comedic flair.

• Dupree W. Dupree – Male, 18–35 | B2–B4
  Cry-Baby’s upbeat best friend and fellow Drape.

• Baldwin Blandish – Male, 18–35 | C3–G4
  Allison’s square boyfriend, a straight-laced Whiffle.

• Pepper Walker – Female, 18–30 | A3–Eb5
  Cry-Baby’s tough sister with a strong presence.

• Wanda Woodward – Female, 18–35 | A3–E5
  Jayne Mansfield wannabe—bold and sincere.

• Mona "Hatchet-Face" Malnorowski – Female, 18–35 | A3–E5
  Tough, intimidating, and fiercely loyal.

• Lenora Frigid – Female, 18–35 | F#3–Gb5
  Quirky, intense, and obsessed with Cry-Baby.

• The Whiffles – Male, 18–35 | G2–D4
  Baldwin’s ambitious doo-wop crew.

• Ensemble: All genders & ages
  Featured roles include Judge Stone, Father O’Brien, Bailiff, Skippy Wagstaff, Radio DJ, and Drape/Square ensemble.

 

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:
 

Cry-Baby The Musical
 

📅 August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
🕢 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM

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Book: Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music/Lyrics: Adam Schlesinger & David Javerbaum
Based on the Universal Pictures film by John Waters

 

Genre: Rockabilly Musical Comedy | Recommended for ages 13+

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A rebellious blast of 1950s fun, Cry-Baby The Musical is based on the cult classic by John Waters. Follow Cry-Baby Walker and Allison Vernon-Williams as their worlds collide in a rocking satire of teen rebellion, class divides, and the unstoppable beat of rock 'n' roll.

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Presented with permission from Music Theatre International (MTI).