Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Auditions

Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!

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Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due March 28th at 11:59pm CT. Please submit your audition material via our AIRTABLE FORM. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link.

CALLBACKS: In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of April 21st - April 23rd. Please indicate on the audition form if you are not available during those days.

All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.

Production Dates

First Rehearsal: October 16th, 2025

First Preview: November 5th, 2025

Press Opening: November 12th, 2025

Closing: January 4th, 2026

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Creative Team / Who Will View Submissions

Scott Weinstein (He/Him) - Director

Matt Deitchman (He/Him) - Music Director

Peter Blair (He/Him) - Producer

Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director

Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director

Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They) - Artistic Coordinator

Casting Note: Kavin Moore, CSA

Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.

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Please reach out to Kavin Moore at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1 if you have any questions or access needs.

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Character Breakdown

All Audition Material Can Be Found HERE

Audition Preparation: Please prepare the material for the character(s) you are most interested. For the roles of FLUKE and BROTHER JAY there is no pre-assigned audition material. If interested in those roles, submit a Drummer Reel (FLUKE) or a Upright Bass Reel (BROTHER JAY). Submissions must be received through the AIRTABLE FORM.‍

JERRY LEE LEWIS (Male/Masc, 20s, White) - rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing. Stardom and success can’t come fast enough for him. Explosive energy (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

CARL PERKINS (Male/Masc, 20s, White) - lead guitar player, singer, the originator of one of the first rock ‘n’ roll hits, “Blue Suede Shoes.” Struggling under the pressure of that first hit and feeling like his career is already passing him by. Compensates for this with a swagger and intensity. Plays expert lead electric guitar.

JOHNNY CASH (Male/Masc, 20s, White) - singer, guitar player, a giant of American music at the dawn of his epic career. Projects a stalwart sensibility but inside is questioning the tension between his words, his faith and his actions. Dryly funny. Plays acoustic guitar. (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

‍DYANNE (Female/Femme, 20s, Open to all Races and Ethnicities) - an aspiring singer, and Elvis’ girlfriend. Smart, confident and cool - able to effortlessly hold her own in a room full of rockstars. Plays Ukelele and if possible a little piano. Wide vocal range.

‍ELVIS PRESLEY (Male/Masc, 20s, White) - the king of rock ‘n’ roll, early enough in his career that he’s only now beginning to see the pitfalls and pressure of life at the top. Struggling with holding onto his root. Deeply insecure on the inside but masks it. Plays acoustic and electric guitar.

‍BROTHER JAY (Male/Masc, 20s, White) - bass player, brother of Carl Perkins.

‍FLUKE (Male/Masc, 20/30s, Open to all Races and Ethnicities) - drummer.

‍SAM PHILLIPS (Male/Masc, 30s+, Open to all Races and Ethnicities) - the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered JLL, Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music and father figure to the quartet. Even through success he’s always the underdog to the big labels and carries a chip on his shoulder about it.

*Seeking Actor/Musicians for all roles excluding Dyanne and Sam Phillips. If Dyanne can play an instrument that would be great but is not a requierment.

*All roles will be understudied.