Auditions for
XANADU

Description of the Show

Join Dominion Stage for auditions for our upcoming production of Xanadu, a fun-filled pop rock musical based on the 1980’s cult classic movie of the same name.
Kira, a Greek muse, descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California, 1980, to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, in his goal to open a roller disco.
But when Kira falls into forbidden love with Sonny, chaos and hilarity ensue.
Blending Greek mythology, 80’s pop culture, and campy humor, Xanadu is a fun, self-aware celebration of art, inspiration, love, and roller skates!

Roles & Character Descriptions

Dominion Stage and the Xanadu production team value diversity in all areas, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, age, and body type.
While the character descriptions indicate the age and gender the character should appear onstage, they do not need to match that or the performer.
All are welcome and encouraged to audition!

• KIRA/CLIO (Female, 18-25): The youngest of Zeus’s daughters and the muses. Adventurous, honest, and determined. The leader of the muses. Australian accent as Kira. (Vocal range: G3-A5) ***This role requires roller skating.***
• SONNY MALONE (Male, 20-30): A self-critical chalk artist who falls in love with Kira. He embodies 1980s pop culture and is very much a California dreamer. (Vocal range: B3-C6) ***This role requires roller skating.***
• DANNY MAGUIRE (Male, 50-70): A hard-nosed businessman who owns the theater. Used to be a budding artist like Sonny, but has since let money and greed consume him. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. (Vocal range: A3-C6)
• CALLIOPE (Female, 30-60): Clio’s older sister and fellow muse. Muse of epics. She is jealous of Kira and, as Melpomene’s sidekick, plots with her for Kira’s downfall. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. (Vocal range: G3-A5)
• MELPOMENE (Female, 40-60): Clio’s oldest sister and fellow muse. Muse of tragedy. She is jealous that Kira is the leader of the muses rather than herself, and therefore creates the plot for her downfall. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. (Vocal range: G3-A5)
• THALIA (Male, 20 to 35): One of Clio’s older sisters and fellow muse. Muse of comedy. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. ***Should be a strong dancer.*** (Vocal range: C4-C6)
• EUTERPE (Female, 20-35): One of Clio’s older sisters and fellow muse. Muse of music. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. ***Should be a strong dancer.*** (Vocal range: G3-A5)
• ERATO (Female, 25-45): One of Clio’s older sisters and fellow muse. Muse of lyrics and erotica. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. ***Should be a strong dancer.*** (Range: G3-C6)
• TERPSICORE (Male, 25-40): One of Clio’s older sisters and fellow muse. Muse of dance. The actor cast as this character may play additional roles. ***Should be a strong dancer.*** (Range: C4-C6)