Note: RVCO is a non-union, non-paying community theater organization. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities to audition.

State Fair

Please read the audition announcement with complete character descriptions for all information. For your audition you will be expected to sing the aforementioned music for your part, do a reading from the play, and demonstrate the ability to learn simple tap moves.

When: Thursday December 5, 8:00 pm

Where: Temple Lutheran Church, 501 Brookline Boulevard, Havertown, PA 19083

Stage Directors: Kathy Michael & Robert Moore

Musical Director: Florrie Marks

Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8AD29A1FD0-53571894-state or email auditions@rvco.org for an audition time. Please provide for your name and phone number.

Rehearsal dates and times tentatively set to start January 2025 and are Sunday afternoons 2:00-5:00 pm; Monday and Wednesday evenings 7:30-10:00 pm.

Tech week dates and times: Sitzprobe Saturday March 22 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; tech Sunday March 23 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday March 24 - March 26, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Show dates and times: March 29 & 30 and April 5 & 6 at 2:00 p.m. March 29, April 2 & 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Download and bring the filled out the audition form to your audition. The day of your audition, if you cannot make your scheduled time or need to cancel, please call 484 981-9108.

Use the links below to open a PDF file of the audition material for the desired role. Read the role for the selection unless otherwise noted.

For vocals prepare a short (16 bar) section of a song a style similar to the show (bring a copy for the accompanist). You may use It's a Grand Night for Singing available in both G and E flat, in which case you do not need to bring a copy for accompanist. [Key of G     Key of E flat]

If you are auditioning for Emily, Margie, Wayne, or Pat, please prepare 16 bars of two contrasting selections that demonstrate your range and the style of the show.

Any roles open after auditions will be assigned when rehearsals begin.

Show Synopsis

In the Summer of 1946, the Frake family excitedly anticipates the Iowa State Fair. Melissa and Abel have "blue ribbon" hopes and their children, Margy and Wayne, are attending as young adults, bringing their dreams and cares in tow. Meeting newspaper reporter Pat and band singer Emily, they realize that life is more than the farm at home and the trip to the fair is more than a simple journey across the state. Entwined in this beautiful love story, State Fair reminds us how our lives can be changed by a rash decision, a chance meeting, or the unexpected.

State Fair features an Academy Award-winning score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, including “It Might as Well Be Spring”, “A Grand Night For Singing” and “Our State Fair”.