The Friends of the Opera House are pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of
The Scarlet Pimpernel
to be performed at the Elgin Opera House

PERFORMANCE DATES:

September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 - Saturdays will have 2 performances.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will start in mid-July. Rehearsals will be held in La Grande and Elgin, Monday -

Saturday, based on the needs of the show.

AUDITIONS:

Auditions are held remotely. ​Please submit your audition video by June 19, 2026​​

Auditioners should sing a song from a Broadway show with a strong, emotional content that

also shows vocal range.  Please sing with an instrumental/karaoke track.

The auditioner will also need to present to us the following:

•  Tell us about your experience in the theater

•  Tell us something awesome or fun about yourself

•  Tell us why you want to work with us on this production

We are looking for your personality and stage presence.  When sharing your information, please

let your personality shine through.

Step one: ​Please fill out this audition form (click here)! 

Step two: Record and submit your remote audition video. Please fill out the audition form and

then upload your audition to YouTube as "unlisted" Or upload your video to a Google Drive or

other sharing platform where you can give us access, and email the video link or drive access

link to: kwheeler@eou.edu

Please include the name of the auditioner in your email.

***Here is a quick tutorial showing you how to upload your audition to

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qlJw2qCiSOY

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​Please contact us with questions at: kwheeler@eou.edu

PRODUCTION TEAM:

This production will be directed by Kenn Wheeler with music direction by Jamie Jacobson and

Choreography TBA.

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CALLBACKS:

Callbacks will be held on June 20 from 2:00 – 4:00 by invitation as needed…location TBA

We will post the cast list at ElginOperaHouse.com

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Some roles have already been cast.

NOTE: The ages listed are the ages of the characters, NOT the ages of the actors. We will

consider all who audition for all possible roles.

We are accepting auditions for the following roles:

Armand St. Just

Marguerite’s brother and only surviving family member and sole confident. Armand is true to his

own moral compass. At first a supporter of the French revolution, he is disillusioned with the

violence of the Reign of Terror and betrays France to join Percy in saving innocent lives. Brave,

strong, and young.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35

Stage combat required.

Vocal range: Tenor

Accent: French

The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Percy’s loyal band of English aristocrats who assist him in rescuing French nobles.

- Lord Anthony Dewhurst: The most serious of the Bounders, he delivers a troubling note

to Percy.

- Sir Andrew Fairleigh: He enjoys being an aristocrat and all the foppish things that go

with it.

- Lord Hastings (Hal): A semi-fop who enjoys his class but also has serious thoughts

- Sir Richard Galveston: One of the more serious of Percy’s Bounders

- Sir Osbert (Ozzy): A bit of a braggart, he is always trying to make a joke.

- Sir Elton: The most foppish of the Bounders. He does enjoy catching butterflies.

Ages: 30 to 35

Stage combat required.

Vocal range: Baritone and Tenor

Accent: English

Marie Groscholtz/Toussuad

Marguerite’s best friend. Marie is the costume and scenic designer at the “Comedie Francaise.”

She is an accomplished artiste, and is French and speaks with an accent. If anything, she is

feistier than Marguerite. She is engaged to Phillip Toussaud.  

Gender: Female

Age: Any

Vocal range: Soprano

Accent: French

Robespierre

Chauvelin’s boss. Another dark villain. Nice acting role with a French accent

Gender: Male

Age: 45 - 50

Vocal range: Non-singing

Accent: French

Marquis St. Cyr

A singing role only. He appears only in the beginning of the show, so can also be in the

ensemble.

Gender: Male

Age: Any

Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor

Helen Dessen

A singing role only, she appears as one of the prisoners awaiting execution and sings farewell to

her child. The actress can also be part of the ensemble.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 - 30

Lucille Demondius

Singing role only. A prisoner who sings a farewell to her husband, can also be part of the

ensemble.

Gender: Female

Age: 30 to 35

Mrs. Jessup

Sir Percy’s housekeeper. A few lines, mostly in Act I, the actress can also be in the ensemble.

Gender: Female

Age: 40 -50

Accent: English

The Prince of Wales

Larger than life. He appears in two very important scenes. A little solo singing, can also appear

in the ensemble.

Gender: Male

Age: 50

Vocal range: Baritone

Accent: English

Phillips Toussaud

Marie’s fiancé. He appears in two scenes, and he can appear in the ensemble.

Gender: Male

Age: Any

Accent: French

Mercier and Coupeau

Chauvelin’s aides. Not very savory characters will odd lines, they can also be in the ensemble.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 – 25

Stage combat required.

Accent: French

Ensemble

SATB ensemble who play dancers of the “Comedie Francaise”, Soldiers, Prisoners, Paris street

mob, Royal Ball guests, Sir Percival’s servants

Please note: Character age specifications can vary based on the actor's ability to present as

the character at the director's discretion.