Director Joe Lauderdale

Choreographer Ellen Prince

Vocal Director Roxanna Ward

Music Director Joe Mulroy

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PERFORMANCES:

Friday-Sunday

July 17-August 2, 2026

 

 

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT is a heartwarming and fabulously fun musical based on the hit Australian film, following the adventurous journey of three friends—Tick, Bernadette, and Adam—a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their drag show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love, acceptance, and friendship, only to discover far more than they ever imagined. Featuring iconic dance hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love the Nightlife.” It dances, sparkles, shines and celebrates individuality, friendship, and a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

 

AUDITIONS: Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30

 

CALLBACKS: Saturday, April 18th at 1:00-5:00 (Readings); Sunday, April 19th at 1:00-5:00 (Dance); Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 - 9:30 (Vocal). YOU MAY NOT BE NEEDED AT EACH CALLBACK.

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PREPARE: Up-Tempo Musical Theatre or Disco. Bring double-sided sheet music in a 3-ring binder. No loose pages, please.

 

BRING: Photo & Resume and be prepared to fill out a conflict calendar.

 

AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an audition please email casting@nosquare.org and specify a time you would prefer on Wednesday, April 15th.

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REHEARSALS IN MAY: Monday, May 18th 6:30; Friday, May 22nd 6:30; Saturday May 23rd 10:00-5:00;  Monday, May 25th 6:30; Tuesday, May 26th 6:30; Saturday, May 30th 10:00-5:00.

 

ADDITIONAL REHEARSALS MAY BE SCHEDULED 8:00-10:00 DURING THE WEEKS OF MAY 11th & 18th.

 

REHEARSALS IN JUNE: Monday-Friday, 6:30-10:00 and Saturdays, 10:00-5:00

 

STIPEND: $100

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Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances at No Square Theatre, 384 Legion Street, Laguna Beach

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CASTING the following roles:

 

TICK (Mitzi Mitosis) - Male, 35-45: A professional drag queen suffering from disillusionment who takes a job in the outback to reconnect with his son. Requires strong acting, singing, and lip-synching, as well as a believable Australian accent. Tenor.

 

BERNADETTE BASSENGER - 40s-50s: A seasoned, elegant transgender woman and former star of "Les Girls." She is the "mother" of the group, providing wisdom, dry wit, and vulnerability.

 

ADAM (Felicia Jollygoodfellow) - Male, 20s-30s: A young, energetic, and often reckless drag queen who is obsessed with Kylie Minogue and Madonna. He is fabulous, provocative, and sometimes difficult. Tenor.

 

THE DIVAS - Female (3 performers): The musical backbone of the show, they perform disco hits in tight, impressive harmonies. Double in the Ensemble. Pop/Rock Belt

 

BOB - Male, 50s-60s: A rough-around-the-edges but kind-hearted Australian mechanic who joins the trio and falls in love with Bernadette. Baritone

 

MISS UNDERSTANDING - Male, 20s-30s: A drag queen who opens the show with a performance, showcasing high-energy lip-synching. Doubles in the Ensemble.

 

MARION - Female, 35-45: Tick’s estranged wife who runs a hotel in Alice Springs. Doubles in the Ensemble.

 

BENJI - Approximately 12 years old: Tick’s young son who is eager to meet his father. Unchanged voice.

 

CYNTHIA - Female Age: 20s-30s: Bob’s fiery and unpredictable wife. She performs a memorable, comedic ping-pong ball routine and isn’t afraid to stir the pot. Bold, brassy, and full of energy. Requires comedic timing. Doubles in the Ensemble. Mezzo-Soprano

 

SHIRLEY - Female, 30s: A rough-around-the-edges barmaid. Mezzo-Soprano. Doubles in the Ensemble.

 

FARRAH/YOUNG BERNADETTE - Male, 20s-30s: A glamorous drag queen and a flashback version of Bernadette. Doubles in the Ensemble.

 

ENSEMBLE - Male and Female, ages 16-40s, all vocal ranges. To play various roles, including outback townspeople, drag artists, and characters in high-energy production numbers. There are approximately 24 musical numbers and the Ensemble sings and/or dances in 15 of them.

 

CASTING NOTE: Due to the vocal range of the role, for Bernadette Bassenger we are open to cast either a transgender woman or a cisgender man.