TITANIC: THE MUSICAL
Book by Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics by Maury Yeston
April 9–11, 2027
Friday, April 9 — 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 10 — 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 11 — 2:00 PM
Dickinson State University — Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Directed by Kayla Kilwein
Assistant Director: Betsy Brandvik
Badlands Opera Project is thrilled to announce auditions for our April 2027 production of Titanic: The Musical! This is a semi-staged, concert production with live musicians.
Seeking a diverse cast of strong singers who are also dynamic actors.
Ages 14+ are welcome and encouraged to audition.
TITANIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com Produced on Broadway by Dodger Theatricals, Richard S. Pechter and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
ABOUT THE SHOW
April 1912.
RMS Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic. This “unsinkable” ship of dreams, carrying more than 2,200 souls, is on a collision course with destiny.
From the boiler room workers to the ship’s captain, from the poorest passengers in steerage to the wealthiest travelers in first class, Titanic examines the hopes and dreams of those aboard the doomed luxury liner in the nights leading up to its fatal encounter with an iceberg.
Maury Yeston’s powerful score and Peter Stone’s compelling book bring to life the many individuals whose stories became part of one of the most infamous events in history.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS
Due Sunday, November 29, 2026
Submit your virtual audition to:
Please include your audition materials as instructed below.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: St. John Lutheran Church | 146 6th Ave W, Dickinson
Auditions will be by appointment only.
Reserve your 10-minute audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAD2BA1F5C25-65794555-auditions
WHAT TO PREPARE
Vocal Audition
Please prepare 32 bars of music.
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Bring sheet music in the correct key for your accompanist.
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Choose material from the musical theatre canon that fits the style of Titanic.
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Singing material from Titanic is welcome.
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No a cappella singing.
Acting Audition
Please prepare ONE reading from the audition sides provided.
Audition sides will be available for download with each character description.
Hard copies will also be available at the in-person audition.
Actors should be prepared to read using the appropriate character dialect, which may include:
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Standard British
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Midlands British
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Irish
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German
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French
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Standard American English
Please note that some cast members will portray multiple characters with differing ages and/or nationalities.
Audition sides will reflect this double casting.
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS / AUDITION SIDES
CASTING
Casting decisions will be made in December 2026.
Scripts and scores will be available for cast members to pick up before Christmas.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Please review the rehearsal schedule carefully before auditioning. Titanic is a large-scale musical with significant ensemble and musical demands, and strong attendance is expected.
MUSIC REHEARSALS
Saturday, January 23 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, January 30 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Friday, February 5 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, February 6 — 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Small groups and solos throughout the day
Sunday, February 7 — 1:00–8:00 PM
There will be a long break from full-company rehearsals in February, although some small groups may be called for rehearsal.
LARGE ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS
Saturday, March 6 — 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday, March 7 — 1:00–8:00 PM
STAGING REHEARSALS
Friday, March 12 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, March 13 — 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday, March 19 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, March 20 — 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday, March 21 — 1:00–8:00 PM
Monday, March 22 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 23 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 24 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Monday, March 29 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 30 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 31 — 6:00–9:00 PM
FINAL REHEARSALS
Thursday, April 1 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Friday, April 2 — 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, April 3 — 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday, April 4 — 1:00–9:00 PM
TECH WEEK & PERFORMANCES
Monday, April 5 — 6:00–10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 6 — 6:00–10:00 PM
Wednesday, April 7 — 6:00–10:00 PM
Thursday, April 8 — 6:00–10:00 PM
Performances:
Friday, April 9 — 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 10 — 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 11 — 2:00 PM