Berkson Productions LLC
New York , NY
US
WILDERNESS! By Rona Moriah and Olivia Berkson
SUMMARY: This coming-of-age musical follows five teenage girls in a wilderness treatment program as they learn to overcome their struggles, navigate group dynamics, and properly poop in the woods. Accompanied by a folky contemporary MT score, this ensemble comedy explores the ups and downs of the female teenage experience and the challenge of change in an ever-shifting environment.
CONTENT ADVISORY: While this musical has many comedic elements, the subject matter inherently touches on themes that might be traumatic or difficult to engage with, including suicide, body image, alcoholism, adoption trauma, personality disorders, and toxic relationships. There is one scene that includes physical violence and one that depicts kidnapping.
Production Type: Festival, limited run
Union Status: Non-Union
Theater Company / Producing Organization: Berkson Productions, SheNYC Arts
Director: Amanda Berkson
Rehearsal Dates: TBD (Starting June 9th)
Performance Dates: TBD (Festival dates: July 14th-27th)
Performance Location: Classic Stage Company
Compensation: Stipend
SELF-TAPE AUDITION DETAILS
Submission Deadline: May 21st
What to Include in Your Submission:
Slate: Name, height, location, and role(s) you're auditioning for
Submit one of the following as one video:
Comedic song with a dramatic monologue
OR
Dramatic song with a comedic monologue
One minute cut of each
Headshot & Resume: Included in submission form
Video Formatting:
Shoot in landscape (horizontal)
Use a clean, well-lit space with minimal background noise
Label files clearly: "LastName_FirstName_Role鈥�
ROLES AVAILABLE
Role Name: Mari
Character Age: 15
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Mezzo Soprano
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Reserved, naive, a people pleaser who is terrified of conflict. Tends to get attached to people and values herself based on what they think of her. Can get defensive of other people鈥檚 criticism. Likes some musicals.
Role Name: Beth
Character Age: 16
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Mezzo Soprano
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Sardonic, an opportunist. Generally disappointed by others but gets attached to anyone who is willing to listen to her. Sticks with what she knows and hates change. Can be prone to being depressed. Likes musicals.
Role Name: Cass
Character Age: 15
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Alto
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Blunt, sarcastic, nihilistic. Keeps most of her emotions to herself except anger. Doesn鈥檛 like centering herself, but deep down wishes she could open up to others without fear. Doesn鈥檛 like musicals except for Repo!
Role Name: Julia
Character Age: 14
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Soprano (with wide range)
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Down-to-earth, unconfident, a lovable klutz. Assumes that she is wrong about most things and that other peoples鈥� opinions are more important than hers. Very sensitive to others and the general world around her. Loves musicals.
Role Name: Nadia
Character Age: 17
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Pop/Rock Mezzo
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Caring, self-assured, a perfectionist with elements of a control freak. Has a definite sense of right and wrong and a bit of a superiority complex. Able to be flexible in difficult situations but will be petty if needed. Hates musicals.
Role Name: Dana
Character Age: mid-late 20s
Gender: Female
Vocal Type: Pop/Rock Mezzo
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Outgoing, bubbly, kind. Defaults to an overly positive personality in stressful situations that you either love or hate. Doesn鈥檛 always trust her judgment even when she鈥檚 right. Likes musicals.
Role Name: Roy
Character Age: mid-late 30s
Gender: Male
Vocal Type: Baritenor
Ethnicity: Open to all
Character Breakdown: Straightforward, strict. A firm believer that going out of your comfort zone will fix most of your problems. Has a definite sense of right and wrong. Thinks he hates musicals but he鈥檚 only seen Mamma Mia!
Jun 9, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
$0.00 – $0.00 per hour
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