BAND GEEKS
Directed by Jamison Reynolds
Auditions:
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 1pm – 5pm
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Monday, May 11, 2026 – 6pm – 8pm
Performance Dates:
August 14, 15 & 16, 2026
BAND GEEKS
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Music by
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Music and Lyrics by
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Concept, Music, Lyrics and Book by
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Originally Produced for
Licensed through Music Theatre International
In the tradition of “Glee” and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks, a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” Whether you were in the band, on the team or in the stands, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.
With just nine members and dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliott, the tuba-playing band captain and Laura, his best friend, must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek and save the Marching Beavers.
Roles are available for adults age 19 and up
Come prepared with up to 1 minute of a song selection (prerecorded accompaniment music only) of the style of the show (musical comedy: ex Kimberly Akimbo, Shucked, 25th Annual…)
Cold script reading samples will be provided at the audition.
Go Beavers!!!
No prior acting experience is necessary!
Character Breakdown:
THE BAND GEEKS COMPANY
Elliott: The band captain who pushes too hard for the attention his parents lavish on his weatherman brother. Elliott is overweight, but appealing. Tuba player. TENOR (A)
Jake: Removed from the football team at a rival school, he’s none too pleased to join the band. Like all tough guys – he is protecting a badly scarred interior life. Drummer. ROCK TENOR/BARI-TENOR (G)
Laura: Low self esteem and practical to a fault. She is a people pleaser. Flute player. SOPRANO BELT (E)
Spitz: A showoff trumpeter with more bravado than talent – very pleased with himself – suburban kid trying to be ‘street’. Trumpet player. BARI-TENOR (G)
Natalia: Eastern European exchange student – wise and wry. Trumpet player. SOPRANO BELT (D)
Stewart: Ms. Dixon’s asthmatic son. He is the youngest member of the band, trying to escape the long shadow of his mother. Clarinet player. BARI-TENOR (F)
Nicole: Twirler Girl. Spotless, perky and a part time exhibitionist. Hot, but obsessive. SOPRANO BELT (D)
Alvin: Bright and sassy – always ready with a quip. Sax player. BARI TENOR (G)
Molly: Hides behind her nihilism and goth facade. Clarinet player. ALTO (C)
Kyle: Goth/Emo gamer boy – head buried in electronics. Sax player. BARI-TENOR (G)
Mr. Hornsby: The band teacher. Dedicated, passionate. Bullied. LEGIT BARI-TENOR (G)
Ms. Dixon: The Principal, still smarting from her divorce. A neurotic helicopter parent, she is highly caffeinated and in need of adult companionship. ALTO BELT (C)
Questions:
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