Music & Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett. Book by Greg Garcia & Mike O’Malley
Get ready to kick off your flip-flops and set your worries aside! Escape to Margaritaville is the feel-good musical that brings the sunny vibes and carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffett’s beloved songs to life on stage. Featuring hits like “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and, of course, “Margaritaville,” this upbeat show is a tropical island party you don’t want to miss.
Set in a laid-back island resort, this heartwarming and hilarious story follows Tully, a charming bartender/singer who falls for Rachel, a career-minded tourist on vacation with her best friend. What begins as a week of fun in the sun becomes a journey of self-discovery, love, and laughter.
With an irresistible blend of comedy, romance, and iconic tunes, Escape to Margaritaville is the ultimate escape from the everyday — a musical paradise where the sun is hot, the drinks are cold, and the music never stops!
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director | Albert J. Boeren
Musical Director | Jarrett Rettman
Choreographer | Unissa Cruse
Costumer | Eva Grove
Stage Manager | TBD
Properties Manager | Amy Vickers
Technical Director | Set, Lights & Sound Designer | Marc W. Smith
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES:
Saturday, July 11th from 10am – 2pm
Sunday, July 12th from 12pm – 4pm
AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
LOCATION
CCBC Dundalk, John E. Ravekes Theatre, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21222
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Rehearsals will begin in August and will generally be held 3 – 4 times per week. Conflicts will be taken into consideration when scheduling specific days/times for rehearsals. There will be at least one weekend rehearsal each week until tech week.
Tech week will be October 24 – 29, 2026
Performances are October 30, November 6, 7 at 8 p.m., HALLOWEEN – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 at 2 p.m., as well as November 1, 8 at 3 p.m.
Actors will not be cast who have conflicts during tech week. We ask that actors bring a list of ALL conflicts they have from now until the closing of the show to auditions.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Dundalk Community Theatre is committed to growing our diversity and inclusion at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff and within our leadership. We seek to be inclusive and color-conscious not only in our casting but also in the works we choose to present. We aim to keep performers from historically underrepresented backgrounds visible and valued in the casting process. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages, to attend auditions.
Song – Actors should prepare 16 – 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song that showcases range and acting ability. Actors should bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Monologues/Readings – Actors will not need to prepare monologues. Actors may be asked to read sides or sing selections from the show.
Dance – Actors should wear comfortable clothing and/or dance attire as well as appropriate footwear to learn a dance combination.
Headshot and Resume – These are not required, but are highly recommended.
Auditions will be scheduled in 60-minute blocks. Those auditioning for a role are expected to stay for the entire 60 minutes.
For more information about the show please visit: https://broadwaylicensing.com/shows/broadway/escape-to-margaritaville/#casting
Click HERE to Sign Up!
If you can’t make either audition day, please email lboeren@ccbcmd.edu for video audition instructions.
CHARACTER BRAKDOWN
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN AND UNPAID
Character Descriptions
Tully – (Male, plays 25-40, Tenor, any ethnicity)
A smooth-talking playboy, Tully is content with the life he’s built for himself here on the island. He’s a singer/bartender at the Margaritaville resort and though he’d never admit it, he has a real soft spot for the locals. Cool and confident, he meets Rachel and learns that life might be about more than one vacation at a time. Guitar skills are useful. Feel free to prepare and/or demonstrate guitar playing abilities at your audition.
Rachel – (Female, plays 25-35, Mezzo-Soprano, any ethnicity)
Some might call her a work-aholic, but Rachel loves her work and is committed to doing whatever it takes to further her research and help the world. She expects high achievement from all the people she surrounds herself with and often finds herself picking up the pieces when she feels they’ve fallen short. Realistic, hard-working, and stubborn, love doesn’t come easily to Rachel until she meets Tully. Guitar skills are useful. Feel free to prepare and/or demonstrate guitar playing abilities at your audition.
Tammy – (Female, plays 30-40, Mezzo-Soprano, any ethnicity)
Tammy has a larger-than-life sense of humor and finds joy in the world wherever she goes. Her fiance, Chad, doesn’t always see things her way and she often makes herself smaller to keep their relationship steady. A loyal friend and lover of puns, Tammy really needs this vacation!
Brick – (Male, plays 30-40, Tenor, any ethnicity)
The Island bartender. Brick is the bartender at the island resort. He also acts as Tully’s dim-witted wingman, helping to disentangle Tully from female travelers hoping for more than a holiday romance. Brick also enjoys flirting with the female tourists, although he’s not as much of a playboy as Tully. Brick has a big heart and is a loyal friend. Tap skills are useful.
Marley – (Female, plays 40-49, Soprano, written as a native islander but open to any ethnicity)
The owner of the resort, Marley has put her life and soul into this place. She works hard and tries to keep everyone in line, but she loves her employees and all the island gossip. She’s no-nonsense, knows what she needs from others, and knows exactly how to get it.
JD – (Male, plays 60-79, Baritone, any ethnicity)
A funny, endearing older man. He looks something of a washed-ashore pirate, but he knows his place at the resort so he doesn’t get in trouble with Marley. A good-natured drunk who’s losing his hearing and his vision. He talks a big talk about his life, but no one really knows if it’s true.
Jamal – (Male, plays 25-40, Tenor, written as a native islander but open to any ethnicity)
Jamal is the busboy and Marley’s right-hand man at the Margaritaville Hotel and Bar. He may have a broken arm, but he doesn’t let it stop him from working his way around the bar and his customers.
Chad – (Male, plays 30-45, any ethnicity)
Chad is Tammy’s fiance. He is lazy, self-absorbed, and sports-obsessed. Although he claims to love Tammy, he is possessive and always putting her on a diet to “help” her to lose weight.
Ensemble – (All genders, ages, vocal parts, and ethnicity)
Chad’s friends, vacationers, wedding guests, resort employees, and insurance salesman zombies. Tap experience is helpful but we can work with anyone. There will be lots to do within this ensemble and many folks will still have featured dialogue and vocal lines. They are the heart and soul of the show that help keep all of the action moving!
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Questions about this audition or production should be sent to: Lisa Boeren, DCT Administrative Manager at lboeren@ccbcmd.edu
Tickets may be purchased online: www.ccbctickets.com or by calling the Box Office (443) 840-ARTS
Directions to CCBC Dundalk, Alvin & Mary Lloyd College Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
www.ccbcmd.edu/dct
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Group www.broadwaylicensing.com