MUSIC ON STAGE announces auditions for its production of
ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL

 

Music On Stage presents the first community theatre production of Arthur and Friends Make a Musical. Based on the beloved children's show, this musical for young audiences tells the story of Arthur the aardvark, whose teacher has announced his class has been selected to write and perform a musical for all of Elwood City to see! Everyone is thrilled at the opportunity . . . everyone but Arthur, that is. What should he do? Arthur feels more and more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer . . . but with the help of his family and friends Buster, Brian, Francine, and Muffy — and even little sister D.W., Arthur learns the importance of being his best unique self.

 

Arthur and Friends Make a Musical is directed and choreographed by Mary Grace Martens, with vocal direction by Henry Allan.

 

Auditions will take place at The Presbyterian Church of Palatine, 800 East Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60074 on:

Tuesday December 9th – 7:00-10:00pm,

Wednesday December 10th – 7:00-10:00pm.

Callbacks BY INVITATION ONLY on Friday December 12th – 7:00-10:00pm.

 

Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo song or a ballad.  Bring sheet music in the correct key with your start and stop points clearly marked.  There will be dance at callbacks only. Wear clothes you can move in and bring dance shoes; street shoes will not be permitted.

This show is rated G and is suitable for all audiences.  Must be 18+ to audition.

 

To sign up for an audition slot: click here

Walk-ins are also welcome for auditions.

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To Complete the Audition Form: click here and upload your headshot.

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If you are unable to attend auditions, we are accepting limited video submissions, but you will have to attend callbacks in person. Please sign up for a video audition slot, fill out the online audition form and send your video no later than Monday December 8th directly to: production@musiconstage.org

 

If chosen for the cast, only three conflicts will be allowed during the 5 weeks of rehearsals and no conflicts will be allowed during tech week or performances.

 

Rehearsals for Arthur and Friends Make a Musical will be held in Palatine beginning January 5th, 2026; Sundays from 6-10pm, Monday through Thursday from 7-10pm. Tech Week is Sunday February 8th through Friday February 13th.

 

The performance schedule is as follows:

Sat February 14th @ 1:30pm and 5:00pm

Sun February 15th @ 1:30pm and 5:00pm

Sat February 21st @ 1:30pm and 5:00pm

Sun February 22nd @ 1:30pm and 5:00pm

 

ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE!

 

MOS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our casting practices. Character ages listed are stage ages, and the genders are as presented in the script. We strongly encourage actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, races, ages, and abilities to audition for any role they identify with.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

• ARTHUR - (Lower Voice, 18+ to play 8 years old, male presenting character) an aardvark who is generally unsure of himself. He is trying to find his way and his voice.

• DW - (Higher Voice, 18+ to play 6 years old, female presenting character) - Arthur’s little sister who is pretty sure the whole show is about her. Doubles as: ULYSSES NAPOLEAN BAGGYPANTS

• BUSTER - (Lower Voice, 18+ to play 8 years old, male presenting character) - Arthur’s best friend. He is a white rabbit who loves to eat, is obsessed with aliens, loves telling jokes, and is an amateur detective. He is a good friend and a big dreamer.

• THE BRAIN - (Lower Voice, 18+ to play 8 years old, male presenting character) - A highly academic bear who is well-educated in many subjects, especially science and math. He is a reassuring presence. Doubles as: DAD, PALACE MEMBER 3

• MUFFY - (Higher Voice, 18+ to play 8 years old, female presenting character) - A true fashionista and a calm guide. Doubles as: MOM, PALACE MEMBER 1

• FRANCINE - (Higher Voice, 18+ to play 8 years old, female presenting character) - a world changer and disrupter. Doubles as: PALACE MEMBER 2

• MR. RATBURN - (Lower Voice, 30s+, male presenting character) - Arthur’s third and fourth-grade teacher, who they learn is a rockstar turned heartfelt teacher — and maybe not who he seems. Doubles as: THE QUEEN