AUDITION NOTICES
WE ARE NOW BOOKING AUDITIONS FOR
HELLO DOLLY!
Auditions open to performers ages
10 & up
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR AUDITIONEES UNDER THE AGE OF 18
AUDITIONS
(Ages 10 & up)
Sunday November 9th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Monday November 10th 6:30pm-9:30pm
CALLBACKS
Thursday November 13th 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION
44 Gaukel St. Kitchener
(Parking lot located on Joseph St.)
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30pm-9:30pm
Sundays 2:00pm-6:00pm
Beginning Tuesday January 6th 2026
Performers cast in HELLO DOLLY! must be available for all required rehearsals.
SUMMARY
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
All Character Consent Advisory:
Physical contact, such as holding hands and hugging, between actors may be required in various scenes, as well as dance & stage combat sequences.
COS has a certified intimacy professional on team.
CHARACTERS
Dolly Gallagher Levi - Alto/Mezzo - Dancing Role​
A widow in her middle years who has decided to begin her life again. She is a matchmaker, meddler, opportunist, and a life-loving woman.
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 45 to 65
​Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Horace Vandergelder on the lips.
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Cornelius Hackl - Baritone - Dancing Role​
Vandergelder's chief clerk who yearns for one exciting day in New York City. Energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous young man who has a sweet innocence about him.
Character's Gender: Male Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 25 to 35
​Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Irene Molloy on the lips.
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Irene Molloy - Soprano - Dancing Role​
A widow and a beautiful, smart, fun-loving milliner with a hat shop in New York City. Dolly has introduced her to Horace Vandergelder but she yearns for romance.
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 25 to 35
Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Cornelius Hackl on the lips.
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Barnaby Tucker - Baritone - Dancing Role​
An assistant to Cornelius at Vandergelder's Hay & Feed store. He is sweet, naïve, energetic, and a follower.
Character's Gender: Male Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 20 to 30
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Minnie Fay - Mezzo - Dancing Role​
A girl who works in Irene's hat shop. Irene's assistant, she is naïve, strait-laced, fresh, and a follower.
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 20 to 30
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Horace Vandergelder - Baritone​
The proprietor of a Hay & Feed store and a client of Dolly Gallagher Levi's. A well-known half-a-millionaire and widower, he is gruff, authoritative, and set in his ways.
Character's Gender: Male Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 45 to 65
Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Dolly Levi on the lips.
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Ambrose Kemper - Tenor - Dancing Role​
A young and explosive struggling artist seeking to marry Ermengarde.
Character's Gender: Male Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 18 to 25​​
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Ermengarde - Any Vocal Range - Dancing Role​
The young niece of Horace Vandergelder. She cries often and wants her independence and to marry Ambrose.
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 16 to 20​
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Rudolph Reisenweber - Bass - Dancing Role​
Maître d'hôtel of the Harmonia Gardens restaurant.
Character's Gender: Male Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 30 to 60​
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Ernestina Money - Any Vocal Range​
An eccentric-looking girl in need of Dolly's matchmaker services.
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 30 to 55​
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Mrs. Rose - Any Vocal Range​
An old friend of Dolly's
Character's Gender: Female Presenting
Performer Playable Age: 45 to 65
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Ensemble - Various vocal ranges, genders, and ages.
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Dancing Waiters
Cooks
Police
Judge
Court Clerk
Townspeople of New York
Feed Store Customers
Harmonia Gardens Customers
Polka Contest Contestants
14th Street Parade Ensemble