Video Submissions: Redrum : The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Shining - Orlando, FL

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting video submissions for REDRUM - The Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Shining.


SEEKING
Seeking strong Non-Union musical theatre performers (18+) who are local to Central Florida / Orlando, with punchy comedic timing and an understanding of pitch-black humor. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds, body types, and gender identities are strongly encouraged to submit.

ABOUT
Redrum is a dark comic musical parody inspired by The Shining. It blends original songs, tropes, and absurdity into a fast-paced theatrical experience.

CREATIVE TEAM
Book and Lyrics: Joe Lovero
Music: Jon Hugo Ungar
Producer: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Meghan Mitchell
Music Director: Natalie Hightower
Stage Manager & Choreographer: Stephanie Oliver-Cox

LOCATION/DATES
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
Orlando, Florida

Rehearsal Dates:
Monday, September 7, 2026 – Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Tentatively Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-11:00pm

Performance Dates: Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026 @7:30 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026 @7:30 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 2:30 PM - potential added matinee
Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 2:30 PM - potential added matinee
Saturday, October 31, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 1, 2026 @ 2:30 PM

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
JACK, an alcoholic writer: Ab2 - Ab4 (falsetto to Bb4)
WENDY, a wife to Jack and Mom to Danny: F#3 - D5
DANNY, (masculine or feminine presenting), a telepathic five-year-old: A3 - E5 (Head voice to G5)
TONY, Danny’s imaginary friend: Ab2 - B4 (Falsetto to C5)

The following roles will be played by a strong ensemble, with actors potentially doubling up on roles:
DICK HALLORAN, a telepathic chef: A2 - F#4
STUART ULLMAN, a manager at the Overlook Hotel: Ab2 - F#4
BILL WATSON, assistant to the hotel manager: C3 - Ab4
THE GRADY SISTERS, two dead girls in matching blue dresses:
-Grady Sister 1: B3-E5
-Grady Sister 2: B3-D5
THE VOICE OF THE OVERLOOK, the Overlook Hotel’s Voice, omniscient and ominous: Bb2 – F4
LLOYD, a bartender: D3 – G4
DELBERT GRADY, a homicidal British caretaker: A2 - G#4
DOCTOR, summoned to the Torrance residence for a house visit
BEAR, a man in a bear suit, and potentially on roller skates (this role may be wearing little clothing)
THE WOMAN IN THE TUB, self-explanatory (this role may be wearing little clothing)


ALL ROLES PAID
Actors will receive a stipend

SUBMIT
Please prepare a short comedic musical theatre selection, and a short satirical monologue. (Around 1 minute each).
Actors may submit their headshot and resume and video submissions using the form below. (YouTube or Vimeo preferred).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2026