December 9 & 12, 2026
SIGN UP
Link to sign up will be posted 2 weeks before auditions.
BE PART OF THE STORY
Urinetown is a smart, irreverent musical comedy packed with satire, meta-theatrical humor, and high-energy performances. With catchy music, sharp wit, and bold storytelling, this wildly inventive show offers a theatrical experience unlike any other. Highlights of being part of this opportunity include:
- A Bold & Unique Musical Experience
Produced by GREAT for the very first time, Urinetown playfully breaks theatrical conventions while delivering a highly regarded story filled with outrageous comedy and surprising depth. - Dynamic Music & Character Opportunities
Featuring a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz-inspired numbers to gospel-infused anthems, the show offers exciting opportunities for strong singers, comedic performers, and dynamic character work.
Theatre in the Round
Performed in the round, this production creates an energetic, up-close connection with the audience, making every performance feel fast-paced, interactive, and unforgettable.
Key Dates
Information Session: Sunday, November 15 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom
Join our optional Zoom info session to meet the creative team! You’ll hear about their vision for the show and what they are looking for in auditions. We will also have a Q&A session where you can ask questions about the process.
Audition Sign Up: Link to sign up for a spot will be posted 2 weeks before auditions
Audition Location: Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre – 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park
Auditions:
- Wednesday, December 9 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday, December 12 from 10:00am-3:00pm
Callbacks: Saturday, December 19 from 10:00am-3:00pm
WHAT TO PREPARE
Information for what to prepare for auditions and the link to sign up will be posted November 15th!
Urinetown Character Information
GREAT is seeking 21-26 actors ages 16+ to bring this hilarious satire to the Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre. We are looking for a company of versatile performers who are strong storytellers, thoughtful collaborators, and reliable community builders committed to collective growth.
Production considerations will be posted to the website by the end of October, providing more information about GREAT’s production of Urinetown.
A Note on Theatrical Intimacy
The definition of theatrical intimacy is any action on stage where the given circumstances of the scene or the overall production calls for physical touch for theatrical purposes, including kissing, embracing, levels of undress, and simulated sexual acts.
Because consent, safety, and clear communication are integral to GREAT’s production processes, information about intimacy expectations for any character who engages in physical contact, stylized movement, or heightened sexual circumstances will be shared in audition materials prior to auditions, and all moments of staged intimacy will follow specific protocols.
Please note that most characters will engage in some level of staged intimacy: partner dance as well as physical moments to establish character relationships.
A Note on Character Descriptions
The ages and gender identities below are that of the characters. Actors who are outside of the character’s age ranges and/or gender identities will still be considered, based on the role preferences communicated on the actor’s audition form. Actors of all races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition for Urinetown.
Character List
Penelope Pennywise
Penelope Pennywise | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 35-55 | Vocal Range: C6-A3
The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. Mother to Hope. Role includes: stage fighting
Bobby Strong
Bobby Strong | Male-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20-30 | Vocal Range: C5-A2
The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. Leader of the revolution.Staged Intimacy: lip to lip kiss with Hope.
Little Sally
Little Sally | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20-40 | Vocal Range: E5-A3
A precocious and irreverent youth. A quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play’s logic.
Officer Lockstock
Officer Lockstock | Male-presenting | White | Age: 35-55 | Vocal Range: A4-A2
A smiling and villainous policeman and narrator.
Dr. Billeaux
Dr. Billeaux | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30-50 | Vocal Range: A3-E3
Head of Research and Development at UGC.
Mr. Mcqueen
Mr. Mcqueen | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30-45 | Vocal Range: E4-B2
Cladwell’s sycophantic lackey and assistant.
Senator Fipp
Senator Fipp | Male-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 40-55 | Vocal Range: F4-C#3
A greedy politician in Cladwell’s pocket; a bumbling coward.
Officer Barrel
Officer Barrel | Male-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30-50 | Vocal Range: F4-G2
Lockstock’s admiring patrol partner and junior; a thuggish and aggressive policeman.
Hope Cladwell
Hope Cladwell | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20-30 | Vocal Range: A5-A3
A beautiful, naive, and intelligent young woman back from getting her education to start her new job at her father Cladwell’s company. Staged Intimacy: lip to lip kiss with Bobby.
Joseph “Old Man” Strong
Joseph “Old Man” Strong | Male-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 50-65
Bobby’s rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution.
Tiny Tom
Tiny Tom | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30-50 | Vocal Range: A3-D3
One of the Poor and comic relief, long-suffering neighbor of Old Man Strong.
Soupy Sue
Soupy Sue | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: 25-40 | Vocal Range: B4-Bb3
One of the Poor; excitable and easily panicked.
Little Becky Two-shoes
Little Becky Two-Shoes | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 20-40 | Vocal Range: F5-Bb3
One of the Poor; she is impulsive and accusatory.
Caldwell B. Cladwell
Caldwell B. Cladwell | Male-presenting | White | Age: 50-65 | Vocal Range: G4-A2
The president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly capitalist who gleefully exploits the poor.
Josephine “Ma” Strong
Josephine “Ma” Strong | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 55-65 | Vocal Range: D5Bb3
Bobby’s mother and Joseph’s wife. A strong-willed woman with a bite, able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her.
Hot Blades Harry
Hot Blades Harry | Female-presenting | Any Ethnicity | Age: 45-60 | Vocal Range: F4-A2
One of the Poor; she can become a violent loose cannon.
Ensemble | Any Gender | Any Ethnicity | Age: Varies | Vocal Range: Varies
The ensemble rounds out the world of Urinetown, making up the poor and additional UCG employees.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director | Jess Yates
Choreographer | Jake Sells
Music Director | Brandon Nordhues
Scenic Designer | Mark Hennigs
Costume Designer | Dana Svensson
Lighting Designer | Alice Endo
Sound Designer | TBA
Prop Designer | Bonnie Bologna
Stage Manager | TBA