Show dates: February 26 - March 13, 2027

Director: Morgan Kivlan 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington

4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington

The Show

Honk! is a musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s classic story of the Ugly Duckling.  The show is a family-friendly musical adventure that celebrates being different, self-discovery, and acceptance, featuring characters like the cygnet Ugly, mother duck Ida, sly and cunning Cat (who is trying its best to eat Ugly), a whole barnyard of ducks and furry animals, and a Goose Squadron. With music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, the show won the 2000 Lawrence Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Full list of character descriptions available here.

Auditions

Dates/times:

Saturday November 14 10pm- 2pm

Tuesday November 16 6pm - 9pm

(Callbacks by invitation only:  Thursday November 18 7pm-9pm)

What you need:

1) Please prepare a 60 second vocal selection - we want to hear your best part of the song, not the whole song. 

2) Prepare a 60 second monologue that showcases your storytelling talents.

3) Fill out our online audition form. If you are unable to complete the online form ahead of time, bring a list of conflicts so you can complete it on-site prior to your audition.

4) Sign up for an audition time on our Sign-Up Genius.

5) Bring sheet music for your vocal selection; an accompanist will be provided. A performance resume if you have one, or email a copy to chalicetheatre25@gmail.com.

Rehearsal information and more details here.

Chalice Theatre

Founded in 1997, Chalice Theatre is the community theatre outreach program of the creative arts ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA). Chalice’s 28th mainstage production of Honk! continues our commitment to offering intergenerational experiences in the performing arts that explore values and questions at the heart of liberal faith.  Learn more at Mission & Vision. 

Performers from across the region are invited to become part of the Chalice community through our productions and additional opportunities. Cast members will be asked to contribute a participation fee (recommended $25-50) to help support the community-building aspects of the production, including a tech week meal and the cast party.

If you have questions, please email chalicetheatre25@gmail.com.