GET INVOLVED
Thursday, September 4th (slots available between 6:30-9:30Pm
Reefer Madness Production Team:
Director: Jordan Formichelli
Asst. Director: Ryan Clark
Music Director: Tim Goss
Choreographer: Katie Formosi
Stage Manager: Noim Albion
Lighting Designer: Casey Dalke
Set Designer: Jill Gordon
Costume Designer: TBD
Props Designer: TBD
Jeremy Toussaint - Dive In Productions Technical Director
Will Saxe - Dive In Productions Mainstage Programming Manager
Marina Altschiller-Gannon - Dive In Productions ED
Reefer Madness (The Musical)
Director: Jordan Formichelli || Asst. Director: Ryan Clark
Music Director: Tim Goss || Choreographer: Katie Formosi
November 14 - 23 || Rochester Performance and Arts Center in Rochester, NH
Performances are Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2:30PM
Rehearsal Schedule (rehearsals to take place in Newmarket, NH and Somersworth, NH):
Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday from 6-9:30
No rehearsal the week of September 28-October 4
Beginning the week of October 13th, Wednesday nights will be added in from 6:30-9:30
Tech week: November 9-13
AUDITION INFORMATION FOR DIVE IN PRODUCTIONS’ REEFER MADNESS (THE MUSICAL)
- Sign up for an in-person audition slot (on Thursday, September 4th): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CA4AE2FA4FD0-58008502-auditions
- Virtual auditions will be accepted now through Thursday, September 4th at 9pm. Virtual auditions must be emailed to diveintheatre@gmail.com as Unlisted Youtube links. Late submissions will not be accepted.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- One 30 second-1 minute song cut in the style of the show
- One 30 second to 1 minute song cut that shows off your comedy (zany, over the top, satirical, etc)
- Character Descriptions found HERE
Once you have signed up for a slot, or submitted a video, we will then send you an audition form for you to fill out.
Callbacks will be held on Saturday 9/6 in Newmarket, NH. Callbacks will include readings from the script, song cuts from the show, and a dance call.
* Please note - No one under the age of 18 will be considered for this production
* COVID-19 Policy: All artists working with Dive In Productions must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Please bring proof of vaccination to your audition or callback if you have submitted a video audition.
* Dive In Productions Anti-Racism Policy: https://www.diveinproductions.com/antiracismpolicy
If you have any questions please email us at diveintheatre@gmail.com
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (ALL ROLES OPEN):
JIMMY HARPER: Your standard, all-american high school boy who falls prey to the leafy claws of reefer, sending him spiraling into a life of crime.
LECTURER: An austere, fearmongering speaker who warns the audience (and the characters) about the dangers of Reefer Madness. (Doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, FDR)
MARY LANE: Jimmy’s gal friday. A sweet, naive girl unaware of the dangers in her future.
JACK STONE: The charismatic but ruthless proprietor of the reefer den, carries himself like an oldtimey gangster. (Doubles as Jesus, George Washington)
MAE: The alluring, if not slightly past her prime hostess of the reefer den, involved with Jack. Wants to leave this life, but is hooked on “the stuff”
RALPH WILEY: A resident of the Reefer Den, Ralph used to be a fraternity brother, but he failed out of college due to his reefer habit. (Doubles as Sally's Baby, Switch-Puller, Uncle Sam)
SALLY: A sexy, seductive denizen of the reefer dane, with a cheeky, Mae West energy. (Doubles as Lady Liberty)
PLACARD GIRL: Throughout the play, she reinforces the warnings of the Lecturer by holding large signs that clearly state the moral of what we've just seen. (Doubles as Five-and-Dime Kid, Police Officer)
ENSEMBLE: Singing/dancing ensemble consisting of Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Jungle Orgy dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled Finale
** Please note - No one under the age of 18 will be considered for this production **
PRODUCTION TEAM ROLES
We’re hiring for the following Production Team members for our 2025 Mainstage Season. All positions will be paid through a ticket split system. If you are interested in joining our team or have any questions about the jobs, please email us at diveintheatre@gmail.com.
COSTUME DESIGNER - REEFER MADNESS
No prior experience needed - Sewing experience is a plus
- Manage costume list for each character
- Assist in tracking quick changes for actors
- Communicate any specialty items that need to be added or our Amazon Wishlist
- Source pieces from local inventory
- Construct custom pieces as needed
PROPS DESIGNER - REEFER MADNESS
No prior experience needed - Crafting experience is a plus
- Manage props list for each scene
- Assist in tracking actors using props
- Communicate any specialty items that need to be added or our Amazon Wishlist
- Source items from local inventory
- Construct custom items as needed