Aloha! We are thrilled that you are taping for THIS IS NOT A DRILL at The York Theatre. Please access the full material requested for your role and follow the instructions found on the cover page of that packet for what/how to tape.
Note: Because this is a new musical in development, we only have the lead sheets for the song cuts at this time, but we have provided a link to the online demo of the song cuts plus an MP3 accompaniment track which you can use to tape with.
JESSICA (Click here to access material)
SOPHIE (Click here to access material)
DEREK (Click here to access material)
KALEO (Click here to access material)
LEILANI (Click here to access material)
*Note: There is no show song cut for Leilani to prepare - just a cut of your own.
IKAIA (Click here to access material)
*Note: There is no show song cut for Ikaia to prepare - just a cut of your own.
CHRIS (Click here to access material)
TONY (Click here to access material)
ENSEMBLE 1/ANONYMOUS BUTTON GUY (Click here to access material)
ENSEMBLE 2/TRUMP & STEVE (Click here to access material)
ENSEMBLE 3/KIM JONG UN (Click here to access material)
ENSEMBLE 4/ LAURA & MADELINE (Click here to access material)
SWINGS - PLEASE CHOOSE THE ROLE ABOVE THAT YOU FEEL BEST SUITS YOU!
Please reach out to me at hdbauditions@gmail.com if you have any questions. We are looking forward to your submissions!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL – NEW MUSICAL – THE YORK THEATRE
Producing Artistic Producer: Joseph Hayward
General Manager: Wendy Hall
Director: Gabriel Barre
Musical Director: David John Madore
Associate Director: Ashley Wren Collins
Conception, Book, Music & Lyrics: Holly Doubet
Co-writers Music & Lyrics: Kathy Babylon & John Vester
Co-writer Book: Joseph McDonough
Casting Director: Holly Buczek, HDB Casting
Contract: Off-Broadway
Pay: $903/wk (favored nations) + health and pension
Location: St. Jean’s Theatre
Rehearsal: August 19th, 2025 - 10am-6pm Tuesday-Sunday (Mondays off)
Tech: September 2nd, 2025 – 6pm-10pm Monday-Friday & 10am-10pm Weekends
Preview: September 9th, 2025
Performances: September 18th, 2025 – October 11th, 2025
THIS IS NOT A DRILL - The Musical is based on the true events experienced by its conceptor, Holly Doubet, that occurred while she was on vacation in Hawaii in January of 2018. The story follows the journeys of its diverse characters who experience shock and panic after receiving an official emergency alert: "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.''
This is an Ensemble driven piece and the ENTIRE CAST will be utilized to fill out the group ensemble numbers as needed.
SEEKING:
JESSICA: (30s-40s, Female) An author and young mother of two children. After the heartbreaking news that her husband has been cheating on her, she flies to Hawaii to spend time on her own to contemplate her future and regain her personal power. Strong Singer, driving Belt-Mix with Soprano.
TONY: (30s, Male) The hard-working, resistant partner of Chris, who is having a hard time enjoying the trip to Hawaii. They have come to the Island for a much-needed vacation after a failed adoption attempt. Strong Tenor
CHRIS: (30s, Male) The fun-loving, charming partner of Tony, who just wants to have a great time with his partner on this trip. They have come to the Island for a much-needed vacation after a failed adoption attempt. Strong Tenor
KALEO: (40s, Male, Asian Descent) A Hawaiian resident, he runs the hotel’s lū’au show but is conflicted by carrying on the traditions of the Hawaiian life through island tourism versus finding a new path. Tenor/Baritenor
LEILANI: (40s, Female, Asian Descent) A Hawaiian resident, she is married to Kaleo and is the choreographer of the hotel’s lū’au show. She is fighting to keep her family together amidst the unknown. Mezzo
IKAIA: (15 or 18+ to play teen – Male, Asian Descent) Kaleo and Leilani’s son and is “over” the traditions of the Island and is trying to pull away from the family to assert his own independence. Slightly defiant, but loveable. Tenor with personality
SOPHIE: (50s/60s, Female, Black) On a trip with her husband to rediscover the love for each other which they have been questioning. Strong Mezzo Belt in Pop/R&B style.
DEREK: (50s/60s, Male, Black). On a trip with his wife to rediscover the love for each other which they have been questioning. Strong Bari-tenor Belt in Pop/R&B style. (THIS ROLE IS CAST – Seeking Back Ups)
ENSEMBLE 1: (20s-40s, Male) Will play multiple roles throughout the piece, including the “Anonymous Button Guy” who sends out the emergency alert. Unhinged, neurotic, scattered, unpredictable, and quirky, he is the comic relief. Rock tenor
ENSEMBLE 2: (30s-40s, Male) Will play multiple roles throughout the piece, including Trump and Steve, the self-absorbed, soon-to-be ex-husband of Jessica. Must have strong comedic instincts. Ensemble Singing. Trump-style rap.
ENSEMBLE 3: (30s-50s, All Gender Identities, Asian Descent) Will play multiple roles throughout the piece, including Kim Jong-Un. Must have strong comedic instincts. Ensemble Singing – Kim Jong-Un style rap.
ENSEMBLE 4: (50s-60s, Female) Will play multiple roles throughout the piece, including Laura, Jessica’s concerned and opinionated mother and Madeline, the Manager of the Hotel who is trying to keep it together. Comedic instincts a plus. Strong actor/singer with Soprano notes.
SWINGS: (30s-40s, Male & Female) Two onstage swings that will cover a variety of roles. Strong singers.