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AUDITION INFORMATION

Olney Central College Theater Presents:

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Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film

Audition Dates:

Sunday, September 20, at 6:00 pm
Monday, September 21, at 6:00 pm

at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” The Theatre for Young Audiences version of this show was designed specifically for a handful of adults to perform for young audiences.

Auditions are open to high school and older. Those auditioning need to attend only one audition date.
Callbacks will be as needed.

Performances: November 20-22, 2026

How to Audition:

Review materials from our audition workshop here. 

Below are instructions, materials, and tips for auditioning for OCC Theater productions. For this musical, the audition will consist of three parts: a side (reading), a song excerpt, and a dance call. Each person will audition individually for the song and then will audition together in small groups for the dance call.

Audition Side (Reading):

  • Choose which character you'd like to audition for (or you can audition for the ensemble and not for a specific part).
  • Find the assigned side below that you will read for the audition.
  • Practice! You should be well-rehearsed for the audition.
  • Perform as a character. Make character choices and show them during your read. There will be someone reading the other lines during your read.

Song Excerpt:

  • Choose which character you'd like to audition for (or you can audition for the ensemble and not for a specific part).
  • Find the assigned song below that you will sing for the audition.
  • Practice! You should be well-rehearsed for the audition.
  • Perform as a character. You want to show that you can tell a story when you sing.

Dance Call:

  • You will perform a small dance as part of the audition. The dance call videos are posted below.
  • You will dance in a small group.
  • The choreographer will review the dance with auditioners before performing the dance. The choreographer will also lead the dance during the audition.

 

Click the links beside each character's name to access the audition side, track with vocals, audition track, and sheet music:

If you wish to be considered for one or more principal/featured roles, please prepare ONE of the following:

ALEX (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Bb2–G4 | Baritone/Tenor

A confident, charismatic lion who loves being the star of the Central Park Zoo. He is funny and larger-than-life, but his friendship with Marty is at the heart of the story.

MARTY (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Bb2–G4 | Baritone/Tenor

An energetic, curious zebra who dreams of experiencing life outside the zoo. He is playful and optimistic, but his desire for adventure is genuine.

GLORIA (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: B3–E5 | Alto/Mezzo

A confident, practical hippo with a big personality and a strong sense of loyalty to her friends. She is warm, funny, and often the grounded voice of the group. She is beautiful and fabulous, and she knows it.

MELMAN (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: B2–C♯4 | Baritone

A nervous, lovable giraffe who worries constantly about his health and nearly everything else. His anxiety creates much of his comedy, but he also has moments of surprising courage.

SKIPPER (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: B3–E4 | Alto/Baritone

The commanding leader of the penguins. Serious, strategic, and completely committed to every mission, Skipper treats even the most ridiculous situations like high-stakes military operations.

KING JULIEN (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: A2–F3 | Bass/Low Baritone

The outrageous, self-confident king of the lemurs. He is unpredictable, theatrical, energetic, and absolutely convinced that everyone should be interested in whatever he is doing. A very big personality.


If you wish to audition for any other character/ensemble part, please prepare the following:

ENSEMBLE/ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS (Audition Side | Vocal Track | Audition Track | Sheet Music)

Read both Zeke and Zelda parts (as labeled).

Dance Call Breakdown


Dance Call with Counts


Dance Call with Music

Auditioning for an OCC production, or any production, can be a nerve-racking and scary experience. Here are a few tips to help with that process.

If you have never auditioned before, here is what to expect. You will arrive at the college and enter the lobby in front of the theater. There will be a table where you will sign in and fill out a couple of forms. Once that is completed, you will wait until your name is called.

Someone will walk you into the theater and introduce you to the audition committee (be prepared for a little small talk). You will head to the piano, which is on stage, and give the pianist your music. Once you are ready, let the audition committee know, and they will start the track for you. You will then head center stage and sing your song excerpt. You will next be asked to sing a scale with the piano to see your vocal range. You will then perform your audition side. Someone will be reading the other lines with you.

How to Prepare for the Audition:

  • Practice, practice, practice! The words to your audition song should be memorized. You do not need to memorize the audition side, but it should be well-rehearsed and performed as a character.
  • Dress nicely. Make a great first impression.
  • When you sing your song and read your side, be the character. Make choices.
  • Learn as much as you can about the show's story. Learn as much as you can about the character you are auditioning for. The Internet is truly a wealth of information when it comes to shows. Use it!
  • Unfortunately, the nature of theater auditioning is disappointment. If you cannot handle disappointment, theater may not be for you. Multiple people audition for one part, but only one person will get that part. But if you are cast in a part, allow yourself to fall in love with your role.

1st Rehearsal: Monday, October 5, from 6:30-9:30 pm

All cast members should attend the first rehearsal. Each member of the cast will receive a rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. In addition, cast members will receive weekly updates on what specific scenes will be covered on each day that week via Virtual Callboard. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. You may or may not be required to attend rehearsal every day each week. Additional individual or group rehearsals will be called as necessary.

We understand that cast members have families, jobs, school, and are also involved in other activities, so we try to be flexible. If you must miss a rehearsal for something important, we ask that you communicate that to the stage manager in advance. However, please be sure that you can attend most rehearsals so that the cast has time to work together. 

Do I have to have experience on stage to audition?

No! We welcome anyone who is interested in participating, even if you have never done a show before. 

What if I cannot make the audition dates?

Video auditions can be accepted, but please arrange those in advance. Your video must be submitted before auditions are completed.

Do I have to live in Olney to be in the show?

No! We love having people from different communities participate in our shows. We are always happy to see new faces.

Do I cold read at the audition?

Nope. Audition materials are posted in advance, and we expect you to come rehearsed and prepared with a character. 

Do I have to be memorized at the audition?

Memorization is not required, but please come prepared and having rehearsed. 

Where are auditions held?

Olney Central College at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center
305 N West Street
Olney, IL 62450 
Click here to see OCC Theater on the map 
Drive past the main building all the way to the east end of the campus. The theater is in the separate brick building next to the main building (the lobby is all windows). 

I heard that I get class credit for being in a show. Is this true?

It is! You get class credit for being in the cast and the crew. The tuition and fees for the class are waived. 

 

Interested in joining our theater behind the scenes? Contact us: occtheater@iecc.edu