Jerry Springer - the opera
Jerry Springer – the Opera caused outrage when first shown at the National Theatre. Now it is back for one week only! It’s the story of triumph, tragedy and trailer trash. Jerry Springer is shot by one of his guests and goes to Hell. In Hell his show continues but with guests such as Jesus, God and Adam and Eve. Eventually, God asks for his help judging mankind. Jerry accepts his offer to reign alongside God in Heaven and the two opposing sides fight over Jerry. It is now back in London for one week only at the LOST Theatre – and we are looking for talented people to be part of this exciting project.
Auditions will be at the LOST Theatre (208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU).
You will be auditioning for Alex Parker (Director) and Mark Magill (Artistic Director of LOST Theatre) James Thacker (choreographer).
Please prepare Either one piece of classical or two contrasting pieces of musical theatre. The slot will last approximately 15 minutes. The auditions will be filmed for reference only.
If you can please confirm your attendance by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , with the subject header “Jerry Springer AUDITION” as soon as possible, please.
Finally, we must stress that the rights of “Jerry Springer the Opera” have been released to LOST Theatre on an amateur-basis only. Therefore, we cannot pay anyone involved. The team feel it is only fair to make sure this is clear before anyone commits to the audition process. We will, however, always be flexible for working/performing schedules outside of this project, however we also understand if anyone would not wish to commit to a project on this basis.
Casting
JERRY SPRINGER – Age 40-55, Non-Singing Principal Actor; The most famous talk show host in the world, forced to do the unimaginable: fight for his life by hosting an episode in Hell.
STEVE WILKOS – Age 20-40, Non-Singing Principal Actor; Jerry’s sidekick, bodyguard and Head of Security for the Show. Caught between his loyalty for Jerry and his ability to control Jonathan Wierus, the Show’s warm-up artist.
JONATHAN WIERUS/SATAN – Age 30-40, Tenor: range from Bb2-B4; Jerry’s embittered warm-up artist on the Show, who later becomes the Lord of the Underworld. Must be able to move.
DWIGHT/GOD – Age 25-50, Tenor: range from E3-Bb4; Jerry’s first guest, who’s been seeing “someone else”—really, two somethings. He later becomes the most powerful man in the heavens, brought down to Hell. Must be comfortable with a high opera performance style.
PEACHES/BABY JANE – Age 25-45, Soprano, range Eb4-B5; Dwight’s fiancée. She later becomes Baby Jane, a Dominatrix who controls men with baby fetishes. Jane becomes Jerry’s tourguide through Hell.
ZANDRA/IRENE/MARY – Ages 25-45, Soprano, range B3-Bb5; Dwight’s first lover, best friend to Peaches, and an addictive personality. She later becomes the mother of a hopeful stripper and the son of God.
TREMONT/ARCHANGEL GABRIEL – Ages 20-30, Countertenor, range Eb3-Ab5; Dwight’s pre-operative transgendered lover, in love with Dwight. Later, Tremont becomes God’s messenger in Hell.
MONTEL/JESUS – Age 20-35, Tenor, range C3-B4; An everyday businessman whose penchant for poopy diaper play leads him to Baby Jane.
ANDREA/ARCHANGEL MICHAEL – Age 20-35, Mezzo-soprano, range C4-G5; Montel’s girlfriend, completely unaware of her partner’s fetish. Later, she becomes God’s general.
CHUCKY/ADAM – Age 25-45, Baritone, range Bb2-F4; A lazy, abusive white-trash husband with a racist secret. He later becomes Adam (of Eve fame), who’s not much different from Chucky.
SHAWNTEL/EVE – Age 25-45, Mezzo-soprano/Soprano, range Bb3-A5; Chucky’s bored housewife who desparately wants to become a professional pole dancer. She later becomes the First Lady of the Bible. Must be able to move.
ENSEMBLE of 8-12 – Ages 18-50, Males and Females. All ethnicities. Singers of all vocal ranges that are comfortable with opera vocal style; Plays a variety of roles, including Jerry’s studio audience, Opera Valkyries, tap-dancing Ku Klux Klan members, Satan’s studio audience, and a bunch of mini-Jerrys. Each ensemble member must have a distinct personality and vitality. Tap dancing skills preferred, but must be able to move well.
