Sign up to audition for OFT’s Honk! The Musical!
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story, “The Ugly Duckling,” Honk! tells the story of an odd-looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find out where he belongs.
Directed by Dahlia Kash
Musically Directed by Nick Hall
This show runs from November 29th – December 22nd!
At these auditions you will sing a song from our approved song list (below) and perform a monologue that is 30 seconds to 1 minute long. If you do not have a monologue prepared, there will be options available at the auditions.
Approved Song List:
“Different”, from Honk!
“The Wild Goose Chase”, from Honk!
“You Can Play with Your Food”, from Honk!
“What Do I Need with Love?”, from Thoroughly Modern Millie
“Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, from Hello, Dolly!
“Reviewing the Situation”, from Oliver!
“Every Tear a Mother Cries”, from Honk!
“The Joy of Motherhood”, from Honk!
“The Blizzard”, from Honk!
“Adelaide’s Lament”, from Guys and Dolls
“Perfectly Marvelous”, from Cabaret
“How Lovely to Be a Woman”, from Bye Bye Birdie
We are casting for these characters:
Ugly – Our story’s youthful protagonist. Gawky and odd-looking, he is shunned for his odd appearance. Possesses a heart of gold.
Ida – Ugly’s loving mother and the only person who is supportive of the outcast child.
Drake – Ugly’s father who is the stereotypical sitcom father – often shirking his parental duties.
The Ducklings – Beaky, Fluff, Billy, and Downy. They are Ugly’s brothers and sisters
Maureen – A moorhen and Ida’s best friend.
Henrietta – A friend of Maureen and Ida’s, she is somewhat of a busybody.
Grace – Most distinguished duck on the lake and the school governor. Proud, honest, and genuine.
Turkey – The School Headmaster who is deathly afraid of Thanksgiving.
Cat – Our story’s antagonist. Sly and cunning, a very hungry cat who preys on his next meal.
Greylag – A goose and the Admiral of the squadron charged with Ugly’s safe return. He is Dot’s husband.
Dot – Greylag’s composed, respectful wife.
Goose Squadron – Barnacles, Snowy, and Pinkfoot.
Bullfrog – A laidback, self-confident frog who is encouraging, light-hearted, and optimistic.
Penny – A beautiful Swan that is kind, compassionate, and caring. Ugly’s unlikely love interest and friend.
Father Swan – Penny’s loving, protective, and caring father.
Mother Swan – Tender, compassionate, loving, and caring. Mother to Penny.
Queenie – Very domesticated, humorous, snobby cat who lives the “high life.”
Lowbutt – A domesticated chicken who lives with Queenie
