Auditions: Groundhog Day The Musical

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Book by Danny Rubin
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Director: Jerry Vess
Choreographer: Kristin Rigsby
Music Director: Trey Pope
Production Manager: Kylie Sjolie
Stage Manager: Kylie Sjolie

Annapolis Summer Garden Theater presents Groundhog Day The Musical, performing July 31st, 2025 through August 31st, 2025.

Critically acclaimed on both the West End and Broadway, Groundhog Day revels in one man’s journey of self-discovery, day after day. Inspired by the hilarious film starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day features a book by original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Tim Minchin (Matilda the Musical).

How would you spend your time if forced to repeat the same day over and over again? Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be to reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA. His arrogance and cynicism are in direct opposition to the cheery townsfolk, who are ready for their favorite Groundhog to not see his shadow and welcome an early spring. After disdainfully covering the rodent’s negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it’s February 2 once more. Initially in disbelief, Phil finally accepts he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again….

Will Phil accept that he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again? Or will he find the courage to change himself and his fate?

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Please come prepared with 16-24 bars (in the style of the show) that you feel best represents your voice. An accompanist will be provided. All roles are open. Housing and stipends will not be provided. Select your in-person audition date and time slot below.

Audition Dates/Locations:
Auditions for ASGT’s production of Groundhog Day The Musical will be held at Anne Arundel Community College Anne Arundel Community College (CADE 124) [Map] on:

  • Saturday, March 8th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm – sign up for audition slot below
  • Monday, March 10th from 7pm-10pm – sign up for audition spot below

Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to your audition, if possible.

  • Callbacks will be held on Saturday March 15th from 11am-2pm (invite only).

Character Descriptions

All roles are unpaid and non-equity. ASGT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Actors of all sizes, body types, races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition. No roles are precast, all roles are available. Age ranges are not literal, but what actors can convincingly play on stage.

  • Phil Conners – Over it and everybody, a burned-out TV weatherman, resentful, entitled. Vocal range top: B4 bottom: F#2
  • Rita Hanson – A TV producer, professional, down to earth, empath, but knows what she wants, and knows what she does not want even more. Vocal range top: E5 bottom: F#3
  • Larry – TV Cameraman, constantly disrespected by Phil.
    Ned Ryerson / Healer- An old friend of Phil Connor’s from high school. A comedic, fast-talking life insurance salesman who crosses paths with Phil every morning. Vocal range top: F4 bottom: Ab2
  • Nancy Taylor – Self-aware, up against the odds. A fatalistic surrender to her never-changing lot in life as the “pretty one.” In a rut of her own. Vocal range top: B4 bottom: F#3
  • Mrs. Lancaster – A chipper, older, bed and breakfast owner with a huge smile and broken coffee maker. Vocal range top: F4 bottom: A3
  • Freddie / Psychiatric Pharmacologist – Freddie is 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. Vocal range top: A4 bottom: D4
  • Ralph – 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 top: C#5 bottom: G3
  • Debbie – 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.
  • Doris / AA Person – Diner waitress. Can’t sing but still needs to sing
  • Buster – Upbeat and offbeat Town Elder who oversees Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prediction. Leads the parade and takes care of the famed groundhog. Vocal range top: Bb3 bottom: E3
  • Gus / Bartender Billy – 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 top: F#4 bottom: A2
  • Sheriff – One of two town cops. Forgetful, lackadaisical. Vocal range top: D4 bottom: F3
  • Deputy – The other town cop. Sheriff’s sidekick.
  • Ensemble:  Joelle / Nurse, Chubby Man / Priest, Mrs. Cleveland / Piano Teacher / Scientologist, Mr. Cleveland / Elder, Lady Storm Chaser / Naturopath, Storm Chaser / Elder / Old Jenson, Hot Dog Vendor, Townspeople, Director, Jeff, Radio Clock Voices, Groundhog Guy, Ticket Man

All roles are open. Housing and stipends will not be provided.

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