• Friday, August 15 - 7:00-10:00 pm
• Saturday, August 16 - 12:00-3:00 pm
Ages 15+
Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition). Please note: Not all roles will be dancing roles in this show, but may instead be movement based. As such, we welcome all skill levels of dance & movement. So just have fun with it in your audition and give it your best shot!
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment and the provided dance combination(s). The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-10:00)
First company meeting - Monday, August 18, 2025
Audition & Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)
What if you were stuck living the same day over and over again? Meet Phil Connors, a cynical big-city TV weatherman sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in small-town Punxsutawney. After disdainfully covering the rodent's negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it's February 2 once more. When he finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day endlessly, Phil must navigate his way through hilarity, self-discovery, and maybe even love.
Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day the Musical features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical). Join us for a rollicking mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and uplifting redemption. It’s a reminder that every day is a chance to change your life—and maybe the world around you.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including Intermission.
Contains mature content.
Please Note:
This play is not the movie. It has been fleshed out to portray deeper relationships, themes and messages. It is a slice of life – funny, heartbreaking, edgy, happy and sad as it may be. This musical contains mature themes, language, and actions, making it generally unsuitable for younger children (sexual innuendo, strong language/expletives and the satirical portrayal of suicide attempts in a musical sequence). However, the authors have carefully crafted a script within which every moment serves a deeper narrative purpose. Come with us on a journey of discovery, purpose and life as we experience Groundhog Day.
PERFORMANCES
• Friday, October 10 - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, October 11 - 2:00 pm
• Saturday, October 11 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, October 12 - 2:00 pm
Book by Danny Rubin
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture and the story by Danny Rubin
AVAILABLE ROLES
In addition to the roles listed below, there's much to do! The ensemble will cover: Townspeople, Phil's Director (voice), Clock Radio Voices, Jeff (Sherrif's son), "Groundhog Guy," Marching band members, Ticket Man, Bartender, & Elders.
Phil Conners: (Baritone)
Burned-out TV weatherman who is a local celebrity, often recognized. He is snarky, entitled and self-centered as he begins his journey…
Vocal Range: F#2 – B4 (typical range is C3 – F#4; the High B is falsetto)
Rita Hanson: (Mezzo; Solid Belter)
An (Associate) TV producer who has worked with Phil once before (although he doesn’t remember). She is professional, down to earth and kind. She knows what she wants, and knows what she does not want even more.
Vocal Range: F#3 – E5
Larry:
TV Cameraman, great at his job, professional, constantly disrespected by Phil
No Solo Singing (When singing joins ensemble.)
Ned Ryerson (Healer): (Baritone; possibly Tenor with solid low/mid-range)
An old friend of Phil Connor’s from high school. A comedic, fast-talking life insurance salesman who crosses paths with Phil every morning
Doubles as Healer during song # 10: “Stuck”
Vocal Range (Solo): Bb2 – Gb4 (+ Ensemble)
Nancy Taylor: (Mezzo)
Attractive woman who is objectified. She is self-aware and has surrendered to her never-changing lot in life as the “pretty one”. Opens up Act 2 with an extremely self-aware, powerful, fatalistic song, “Playing Nancy”
Vocal Range (Solo): F#3 – Bb4 (+ Ensemble)
Mrs. Lancaster: (Mezzo-Soprano)
A chipper, older, bed and breakfast owner with a huge smile and broken coffee maker
No solos (When singing joins ensemble)
Vocal Range (Solo): A3 – F4 or D4 – Bb4 (+ Ensemble)
Jonathan (Chubby Man)/Priest: (Tenor)
Fellow B&B guest who is the 1st to meet Phil each day in the Hallway. He’s a friendly man (cheerful and talkative), happy to make small talk with anyone he meets. Jonathan is a bit overweight, which Phil pokes fun of, often referring to him as "chubby”
Doubles as Priest during song # 10: “Stuck”
Vocal Range (Solo): Db3 – B4 (mostly Db3 – Gb4; the High B is falsetto) (+ Ensemble)
Freddie/Psychiatric Pharmacologist: (Tenor-Baritone)
A pro wrestling fan and marching band member. In a relationship with Debbie (but afraid to pop the question). Upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors
Doubles as Psychiatric Pharmacologist during song # 10: “Stuck”
Vocal Range (Solo): Db3 – A4 (+ Ensemble)
Debbie: (Mezzo-Soprano)
Debbie is a pro wrestling fan and marching band member. In a relationship with Freddie (but no ring yet). Upbeat, huge fan of Phil Connors
Vocal Range (Solo): C#4 – G4 (+ Ensemble)
Ralph: (Tenor)
Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere and sleeping in every day
Vocal Range (Solo): E3 – C#5 (+ Ensemble)
Gus/Bartender Billy: (Baritone)
Punxsutawney Townie who hangs out at the local dive bar, aside from shooting cans in a field somewhere and sleeping in every day
Doubles as Bartender Billy for Hotel Bar scenes
Vocal Range (Solo): A2 – F#4 (+ Ensemble)
Buster: (Tenor-Baritone; possibly Bass)
Upbeat and offbeat Town Elder who oversees Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prediction. Leads the parade and takes care of the famed groundhog
Vocal Range (Solo): C#3 – D4 (or Eb4 or G4) (+ Ensemble)
Doris/AA Member: (Soprano; High Belter)
A small-town girl who’s never left home, Doris works at the local diner. Still, she dreams of being a singer--despite the fact that she can’t really sing (Until she suddenly can, when Phil helps her knock it out of the park.) Doris is friendly and cheerful, always doing her job with a smile
Doubles as AA Member during song # 10: “Stuck”
Vocal Range (Solo): Ab3 – A5 (+ Ensemble)
Sheriff: (Tenor-Baritone; possibly Bass)
One of two town cops. Forgetful, lackadaisical
Vocal Range (Solo): F3 – D4 (+ Ensemble)
Deputy:
The other town cop. Sheriff’s sidekick
No Solo Singing
Mrs. Cleveland/Scientologist/Piano Teacher: (Mezzo Belter or Alto Belter)
Doubles as Scientologist during song # 10: “Stuck”
Doubles as Piano Teacher in Act 2
Vocal Range (Solo): F3 – E5 (+ Ensemble)
Mr. Cleveland/Elder: (Tenor-Baritone; possibly Bass)
Doubles as Elder
Vocal Range (Solo): C#3 – D4 (or Eb4 or G4) (+ Ensemble)
Old Jensen/Elder/Storm Chaser: (Tenor-Baritone; possibly Bass)
A homeless man who begs for money on the streets to get by. He succumbs from the cold and ill health in the evening of February 2nd
Doubles as Elder; Doubles as Storm Chaser in Hotel Bar scene
Vocal Range (Solo): C#3 – D4 (or Eb4 or G4) (+ Ensemble)
Lady Storm Chaser/Naturopath: (Soprano; possibly Mezzo)
Doubles as Naturopath during song # 10: “Stuck
Vocal Range (Solo): Db4 – Eb5 (+ Ensemble)
Joelle/Nurse: (Soprano or Mezzo)
Joins Phil briefly in song representing the memory of a former conquest and a day he would rather be stuck in
Doubles as Nurse during song # 10: “Stuck
Vocal Range (Solo): C4 – C5 (+ Ensemble)
Ensemble:
DJ 1, DJ 2, Clock Radio Voices, Marching Band, Groundhog Guy, Jeff, Ticket Man
Groundhog Day is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com