SWEET CHARITY 2026
Presented by Stage61 Australia
Stage61 Australia is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming musical Sweet Charity — a vibrant, funny, and heartfelt show filled with iconic songs, dazzling dance numbers, and unforgettable characters.
We’re looking for passionate performers, dancers, and singers of all experience levels to join our 2026 production!
Sweet Charity follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeful dance hall hostess searching for love and a better life.
Despite heartbreak and setbacks, Charity remains optimistic, surrounded by friends and full of dreams.
With a book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, and choreography inspired by Bob Fosse, this show features timeless hits like:
🎶 Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, Rhythm of Life, and There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This.
*Details regarding audition, rehearsal, and performance dates will be released soon
All auditionees will take part in a first-round audition that includes singing, dancing, and acting.
Our Stage61 creative team will be there to support and guide you throughout the process.
SINGING:
You’ll be asked to perform around 32 bars (about one verse and chorus) of a song that best showcases your voice, personality, and storytelling.
Please choose a musical theatre song in the style of the show or one that suits the character you’re interested in.
(Please do not sing a song from Sweet Charity.)
You must bring your own backing track — no accompanist or a cappella performances will be available.
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Backing tracks should be ready to play from your phone or device via Bluetooth. You can also send your backing track to us prior your audition
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Make sure it’s in the correct key and clearly cued to start where you need.
DANCING:
You’ll be taught a short dance routine on the day to show your movement skills, energy, and stage presence.
Some performers may be invited to a dance callback for a more advanced combination.
Note: Not all roles require strong dance ability — we’re looking for character and confidence as much as choreography!
Please wear comfortable clothing or activewear that allows free movement.
Avoid heels, thongs, or restrictive outfits.
ACTING:
You’ll be asked to perform a short monologue of your choice that showcases your acting ability, characterisation, and stage presence. Please choose a piece that is 1–2 minutes long and suited to a musical theatre or contemporary style.
In addition, you may be asked to cold-read a short scene from Sweet Charity.
A script will be provided at your audition. A member of the panel will read opposite you during your audition.
Roles Available
Charity Hope Valentine (Lead)
Female-identifying | Alto/Mezzo D3 - C#5 | Strong dancer
A dancer at the Fandango Ballroom. Complex character with internal conflict. Determined, fun, quirky, funny, despairing, and optimistic. Very demanding role. Any ethnicity.
Helene (Supporting)
Female-identifying | Alto/Mezzo with strong belt, F3 - C5 | Strong dancer
Fandango dancer, friend to Charity. Been around the block a bit. Straight-talking, sultry, feisty, confident, and street-smart. Any ethnicity.
Nickie (Supporting)
Female-identifying | Alto/Mezzo with strong belt, F3 - C5 | Strong dancer
Fandango dancer, friend to Charity. Assumes the maternal role over the girls. A brassy New Yorker who has seen it all and is quick to offer advice. Any ethnicity.
Oscar Lindquist (Supporting)
Male-identifying | Baritone C3 - F4 | Non-dancing role
Educated, well-spoken, shy, repressed, and gawky. A reluctant romantic, he falls in love with Charity but struggles to come to terms with her past as an ex-dancer.
Vittorio Vidal (Supporting)
Male-identifying | Baritone with operatic quality, B2 - F4 | Non-dancing role
A very handsome Italian film star. Knows his place in the world. Charismatic and authoritative. Madly in love with Ursula, his hot-headed girlfriend.
Herman (Supporting)
Male-identifying | Tenor E3 - B4 | Non-dancing role
Owner of the Fandango Ballroom. Works his girls hard but secretly cares for them. A tough taskmaster.
Daddy Brubeck (Featured)
Male-identifying | Baritone with rhythmic flair C3 - E4 | Good mover
A true hippie, founder and leader of the Rhythm Of Life Church. Spiritual, enigmatic, but laid-back. Any ethnicity.
Ursula March (Featured)
Female-identifying | Any vocal type
Beautiful, hot-headed, and jealous girlfriend of Vittorio. Has a flair for the dramatic. Any ethnicity.
Rosie (Featured)
Female-identifying | Any vocal type | Strong dancer
A new, fresh-faced dancer at the Fandango Ballroom. Sweet, naive, and ignorant. Any ethnicity.
Fandango Dancers and Ensemble
Any gender-identity | Any vocal type | Strong dancers
Performers at the Fandango Ballroom. Any ethnicity.
Rehearsal and Attendance Policy
We require full commitment to Sweet Charity. Unexplained absences disrupt the rehearsal process, and repeated absences may result in being replaced in the production. Please arrive to rehearsals early and ready to start on time. Rehearsals will be held on both weekdays and weekends. Specific rehearsal dates will be provided prior to the start of rehearsals. The rehearsal will be held in Brisbane.
Audition Information
Auditions will be held in early 2026. The audition is free. You will receive information in advance regarding the specific date and time of your audition to accommodate availability.
Performance
The performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with two performances per day. Specific dates and times will be released shortly.
Show Fees
$150 total. This includes Stage61 membership, insurance, Sweet Charity script and score, production photos and video at the end of the season.