SOPA’S SUMMER 2025 PRODUCTION
ABOUT TUCK EVERLASTING
Tuck Everlasting is based on the novel of the same name by Natalie Babbitt. It tells the story of a family who drink water from a magical spring and become immortal. When they encounter a young girl who lives in their rural New England town, she becomes friends with one of the sons, who soon offers her the secret to everlasting life. She then has to decide if she wants to join her new friends in immortality, or if she will live out her normal life. Tuck Everlasting premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2015 and began playing on Broadway in 2016. Despite closing after only 39 performances, It received positive reviews, especially praising the “dazzling ballet” in the second act. A timeless story of family, loss, friendship, and love, Tuck Everlasting is sure to become a classic favorite.
Show Dates
Wednesday, August 13th @ 7:00pm
Thursday, August 14th @ 7:00pm
Friday, August 15th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 16th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, August 16th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, August 17th @ 3:00pm
This production will be held at
SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1200 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
*Dates/Times are subject to change until tickets are on sale.
ARTISTIC TEAM:
DIRECTOR/VOCAL DIRECTOR: Emily Calasopa
CO-DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER Alanna McElhanon
STAGE MANAGER: TBA
ROLES IN TUCK EVERLASTING
Winnie Foster – (Female-presenting, pre-teen or teen, vocal range: A3-E5). Winnie is an 11-year-old girl from Treegap, New Hampshire whom the story centers upon. Growing up in a strict household, she longs to discover the world beyond her own backyard and ends up going on the adventure of a lifetime when she meets Jesse and the rest of the Tuck family. Specific age is not important for the casting of Winnie, just that the actor cast must believably be able to play an 11-year-old girl full of excitement, spunk, and wonder. Must be a good mover.
Jesse Tuck – (Male-presenting, teen or young adult, vocal range: F3-C5 ) Jesse is the youngest and most optimistic of the Tuck family at 17. He quickly becomes friends with Winnie, attempting to show her how life can be filled with fun forever. Again, specific age is not important for the casting of Jesse, just the ability to play a fun-loving, cheerful 17-year-old. Must be a good mover.
Angus Tuck – (Male-presenting, 30s-50s, vocal range: E3-B4) Angus is the patriarch of the Tuck family, married to Mae. Along with the other members of the Tuck family, he teaches Winnie about the beauty of living life in all its seasons.
Mae Tuck – (Female-presenting, 30s-50s, vocal range: A3-E5) Mae is the matriarch of the Tuck family, married to Angus. She loves all her boys, and is kind to Winnie.
Miles Tuck – (Male-presenting, 20s-30s, vocal range: F3-C5) Miles is the oldest son of the Tuck family. He has traveled the world, and is much more mature than Jesse.
The Man in the Yellow Suit – (Male-presenting, 40+, vocal range: G3-B4) The Man in the Yellow Suit, who is never given any other name, is the show’s antagonist. He has traveled with the circus most of his life in hopes of finding the Fountain of Youth.
Constable Joe – (Male-presenting, 40+, vocal range: F3-B4) Joe is the town’s law enforcement, and Hugo’s mentor.
Hugo – (Male-presenting, teen or young adult, vocal range: G3-C5) Hugo is a 15-year-old self-starter who assists Joe with the very few investigations that arise in Treegap. Specific age is not important in casting Hugo, only that the actor must be able to play an eager, questionably competent, young investigator. This is a dance heavy role.
Winnie’s Mother – (Female-presenting, 30s-50s, vocal range: A3-E5) Winnie’s protective mother.
Winnie’s Grandmother – (Female-presenting, 50+, vocal range: A3-C#5) Winnie’s grandmother who lives with her and her mom.
Winnie’s Son/Thomas - (Male, Aged 6-11, non vocal, strong dancer” - This role is for Thomas, Miles’ son during “Time” and Winnie’s son during the “The Story of Winnie Foster”.
Ensemble – (Any vocal range, Ages 12+) The ensemble in this show play a variety of roles, including townsfolk, travelers, spirits, carnival workers and patrons. Ensemble will not be the same as FDE. We will cast stronger vocalists in this show.
Feature Dance Ensemble - (Any vocal range, Any age) The FDE will play a pivotal role in the story telling of this production. We are looking for very strong dancers. It is ok if singing takes second to dance for this role. FDE will have separate rehearsals. Must have teenage Winnie, Young Woman Winnie and Older Winnie, Older Hugo, Older Winnie’s Son, etc. Plenty of age variety here.
DETAILS ABOUT SOPA AUSTIN’S SUMMER
2025 PRODUCTION OF TUCK EVERLASTING
Students that are interested in taking part in our Summer 2025 Production of TUCK EVERLASTING - must read thru and sign off on the entire process before auditioning.
NO refunds will be given once cast list has been posted for any reason.
This is an AUDITION ENTRY production. It is possible that not all students who audition will be cast. We ask that students have some theater experience before auditioning. This production will be very intensive (pre-professional) and will push all students to shine their brightest.
AUDITIONS for our Summer 2025 production will take place Friday, July 11th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the SOPA Austin Studio (1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613). Video submissions are acceptable and due by end of day on 7/10. Email via public viewing google drive link to Emily@shineonperformingarts.org with the subject line: Tuck Everlasting Audition - (Your Name)
CALLBACKS are July 12th from 10:30am-6:30pm. If video callbacks are needed, the materials will be sent to the auditioners by end of day on July 12th and due back by end of day July 13th.
The Artistic Team will determine who they would like to call back based on auditions.
We may double cast some roles.
TUCK EVERLASTING is a Summer Stock production. We will have a strict set of rules for all stages of this show. Auditioners must be age 6+ in order to audition. No one under the age of 6 will be considered. We have very few roles for a Children, as the show is mostly for teen and adults who can hold harmonies and handle the intense storyline and responsibilities of memorizing a show without weekly rehearsals. Since Summer Stock productions are still part of our educational program, you must be prepared to grow and learn as a performer. Though you will not be required to take a class, there will be “homework” to complete on your own this summer and zoom meetings to work thru aspects of the show.
Students cast will pay a mandatory $250.00 Fee upon casting or give an equal monetary donation no later than July 15th, 2025. There will be an additional $250 Production Fee due by August 10th. There will be no additional fees or mandatory ads, ticket sales, parent volunteer hours, etc for this show.
REHEARSALS will be very intensive and few. It is extremely advantageous to already know the materials before auditions and callbacks. Rehearsals are listed in the Rehearsal Schedule Below. There will be MANDATORY rehearsals where ALL students are called starting August.
We will work around conflicts when we are able, so please list any possible conflicts.
Rehearsals will be held at the SOPAC.
Sunday afternoon rehearsals may be called for specific students, mostly students with conflicts, or leads, as needed, students will be notified if extra rehearsals are required. Rehearsals would be on Sunday afternoon/evenings.
Cast will receive a detailed rehearsal calendar shortly after casting. Please list all possibly conflicts in audition form.
Students must attend all rehearsals they are called for unless sick, or they have a listed conflict. Not attending rehearsals that you do not have a listed conflicts form could result in dismissal from scenes or the show. We will not accept conflicts after the show has been cast.
REHEARSALS:
Read Thru/Sing Thru - July 14th starting at 6:00pm
POSSIBLE - July 18th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Dance)
July 19th - 10:00am - 5:00pm (Dance)
July 20th - 2:00pm - 6:00pm (Dance)
POSSIBLE - July 21st - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 22nd - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
POSSIBLE - July 23rd - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 24th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 27th - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
July 28th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
July 29th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
POSSIBLE - July 30th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 31st - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
August 1st - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
MANDATORY - August 2nd - 9:00am - 5:30pm
POSSIBLE - August 3rd - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
August 4th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
August 5th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
August 6th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
August 7th - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
MANDATORY - August 9th - 9:00am - 5:30pm
MANDATORY - August 10th - Move in - 2:00pm-10:00pm
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS:
August 11th - 4:30pm-10:30pm
August 12th - 4:30pm-10:30pm
August 13th - 4:30pm-10:30pmTUCK EVERLASTING
Show Dates:
Wednesday, August 13th @ 7pm - POSSIBLE
Thursday, August 14th @ 7pm
Friday, August 15th @ 7pm
Saturday, August 16th @ 1pm
Saturday, August 16th @ 7pm
Sunday, August 17th @ 3pm
AUDITION DETAILS
Please fill out the SUMMER STOCK AUDITION FORM no later than 7/10/2025
For this production, we are asking that you prepare a verse and chorus (no more than 90 seconds) of a song of your choice from the show. This song should be for the character you most see yourself as. You get to choose the song, the cut and the character you portray. We also ask that you have a back up song available with your back up character choice in case the Artistic Team would like to see more. If you are auditioning for ensemble please choose a song from a similar type of show. Even if you are auditioning for Feature Dance Ensemble we need you to sing an audition song.
Submit a headshot - This can be a nice cell phone photo of you
Submit a resume - If you have a resume, we ask that you submit it on the audition form
Submit your songs - For this show we ask that you edit and upload your own mp3 song selections that you choose to audition with. YOU MUST SELECT SONG CUTS FROM THE SHOW YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR. Remember: Song Option #1 is your first character/song choice and Song Option #1 is your second character/song choice. Please select a cut from the ensemble or Fates if you do not have a certain character you are going for. NOTE: Longer audition songs are not always better. Be smart and concise and NAIL it!
Know the show - We will not spend time teaching songs at callbacks.
FOR AUDITIONS: Please wear an outfit that shows you are taking this audition seriously. No pajamas, oversized clothing, hoodies, torn jeans, etc. The Artistic Team does notice. Please do not cosplay or Disneybound style your audition. No giving obvious nods to the character you want to get. This is not professional.
FOR CALLBACKS: Please wear dance clothing (leotards, leggings, sweats, close fitting shirts, etc), dance shoes - bring jazz shoes. Have your hair pulled back out of your face (Male and Female).
PARENT COMMITMENT
Our Summer Stock show will have an elevated production level and may require more intensive participation for those who are interested in earning parent passes.
Parents, older siblings or close relatives who reach 25+ hours of service will receive a parent pass to see their student in the show for FREE!! Serving is a huge blessing to SOPA and to the students as they learn and grow. We know you will also have a chance to have your gifts and talents SHINE!
Here are some of the committees you can serve on!
Costumes
Concessions
Advertising
Marketing
Hair/Makeup/Wigs
Sets
Props
Front of House
Errands
Program
Fundraising
Photography
Returns
Cast Party
Please see our PARENT TEAM FORM to learn more about the show needs and how you can assist! Not all teams listed on the Parent Team Form will be utilized this show.
***If you have served on a team with SOPA Austin in the past, please know that we have made some changes for this production to help each person find their space to serve! We are confident that you will be able to find your place to shine too!
INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM LEAD?
We have leads for all committees. If you are interested in being a team lead for any of the committees above you can fill out this form. You will need to train during this Spring 2024 session and then commit to the entire 2024/2025 season. Leads do not need to have students actively participating in order to serve. You are the go to person for your Team. You will need to coordinate your team each show, direct them on the tasks, be available for answering questions and be the go between for the Artistic Teams and the Exec. Artistic Director.
Team Leads are given (1) class tuition each session (Fall, Winter, Spring) to be used for any SOPA Austin class and (1) VIP table to a show date of their choosing (based on availability) as a thank you!