Audition Information

WHIMSY! The Musical begins with the tale of a child, lost…and then found by the Raspberry Fairies of the great Gimbal Forest. And from that moment, Wild child steps into the real world – and into the adventure of a lifetime. As a young orphan, Wild Child is found in the storm-swept Great Gimbal Forest by the Raspberry Fairies.  Raised by fairies in an ideal environment, she emerges as a young adult, an acrobat, light-spinner, and dreamer. The echoes of a distant village circus call to her forgotten roots, and she yearns to explore–to share the light and talent churning within her. Wild Child embarks on a journey of discovery. WHIMSY! The Musical is the inspired creation of local artist, author, and storyteller Susette Gertsch of Midway, Utah. 

Audition Instructions

Complete and Submit Audition Form

· Fill out and submit the audition form:  AUDITION FORM LINK. 

Select a Song

· Select 32 bars or about 30 seconds of a song from a popular family musical. Some examples are: Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Matilda, Seussical, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, The Greatest Showman, Frozen, Finding Neverland, etc.

· Prepare an accompaniment track; a cappella auditions will not be accepted.

Review Character Descriptions and Monologues

· Review the character descriptions: CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND MONOLOGUES LINK.

· Choose one or more monologues from the audition packet and rehearse before recording so your performance is smooth and expressive. You may read it and are not required to memorize it. We will be evaluating authentic emotion, confident and expressive delivery, and your ability to maintain dramatic intensity throughout the performance. 

Record Video

· Record in a quiet, well-lit space. Place your camera where your face and upper body can be seen clearly.

· Introduce: At the beginning of your video, state your full nameand the title of your audition song.

· Perform Song and Monologue

· Perform your song with accompaniment. Make sure the music is not louder than your voice.

· After singing your song, keep the camera recording and state the character/monologue you selected to read. Perform your monologue(s). You may perform more than one monologue but the entire video recording is limited to two minutes.

· Bring your own personality, imagination, and sense of magic and wonder to both selections.

· Review the recording to make sure the picture and sound are clear.

Upload Video to YouTube and Create Shareable Link

· Go to YouTube on your computer or phone and sign in to your Google account.

· Click the Create button (camera icon with a plus) in the top-right corner and select Upload video.

· Drag and drop your video file into the box, or click Select Files to find the video on your device. 

· Details

o Title: Type your first and last name and Whimsy! Audition.

o Scroll down to Audience.

§ Is this video made for kids? Select "No, it's not made for kids". This is standard for auditions.

· Click Next button on bottom right hand corner to move to Video Elements.

· Click Next button to Checks.

· Click Next button to Visibility.

o Select Unlisted. (Do NOTpick Private, which blocks viewers and will prevent the audition panel from being able to access your video).

· Click Save.

· On the right side of the Video Link, click on the icon of the two pages and this will copy the Video Link.

Email YouTube Link to Audition Panel

· Log in to your email service provider account such as Gmail.

· Create a new email.

· In the “To” field, type whimsyupdates@gmail.com

· In the “Subject” field, type your “First and Last name-Audition Video Link”.

· Paste the YouTube link that you copied into the body of the email. 

· Click send.

All video submissions will be due by 10pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Videos submitted after 10pm will not be considered. 

If you have any questions, please email them to whimsyupdates@gmail.com

Call Backs

A call back list will be posted on the website (artaroundthesquare.com) by Fri., Aug. 14th. Callbacks will be held in person on Saturday, August 15th from 2-7pm. There will be additional reading and singing at call backs. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Plan to stay as long as requested by the audition panel.

Cast List

The final cast list will be posted on the website (artaroundthesquare.com) by Mon., Aug. 17th.

First Cast Meeting

The first cast meeting will be held on Tues., Aug. 18th at 6pm (an email will be sent with the location and details). Each cast member is asked to please bring a parent to this meeting. We will cover various topics including:

· Welcome and Introductions 

· Production Overview 

· Calendar and Attendance 

· Communication 

· Cast and Parent Expectations 

· Safety and Supervision 

· Forms/Waivers 

· Scripts, Music, and Practice 

· Parent Volunteer Needs 

Compensation

All cast members will be paid. The amount of each stipend will depend on the role. 

Rehearsals

Rehearsals begin August 20th and will run most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6-9pm and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Tech rehearsals will tentatively be Oct. 7-10, and dress rehearsals will be Oct. 12-14. Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals is expected unless a conflict has been noted on your audition form. Cast members are required to attend all dress rehearsals. Following the rehearsal calendar helps maintain a respectful, organized, and productive environment for everyone involved.

Performances

Whimsy! The Musical will be directed by Laurie Turnblom. The show will run at the Ideal Theater Playhouse (113 N. Main St. Heber City) Friday Oct. 15-17 and October 22-24 at 7:00pm, with a matinee each Saturday at 2pm. 

Do you have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at whimsyupdates@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.