08/12/2026
Auditions are upon us, this upcoming Monday and Tuesday! We have one slot available the first night, with 5 or 6 on the second. Hope to see you join in the fun!
AUDITION NOTICE: Norton Singers will be holding auditions for This Is Your Song: The Elton John Songbook, on Monday and Tuesday, August 17 and 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
To sign up for a five-minute audition slot, go here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ABAB23ABFAC52-64703593-auditions
People can also audition virtually by sending an email to director Ted Mitchell at [email protected].
ABOUT THE SHOW: Norton Singers will be holding its annual fall r***e at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, with a special show highlighting music from the Elton John Songbook and more than five decades of great music and stories. We have some fun surprises planned, too.
The show shines a spotlight on the stories told and incredible music crafted by Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, the man responsible for Elton’s greatest successes from the beginning. It's going to be a lot of fun, with the fabulous award-winning artist Lisa Yves behind the piano. From the early days and a rocket to fame with eight consecutive number one albums, to the later years and learning to accept who they are and the bridge they wish to build, this r***e will tell the life story of two musical geniuses through their words and music.
Planned to be included are songs spanning the complete Songbook: Skyline Pigeon, Border Song, Levon, Daniel, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie and the Jets, Don't Go Break My Heart, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Someone Saved My Life Today, Empty Garden, I'm Still Standing, Sad Songs Say So Much, I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, The Last Song, The Bridge, Cold Heart and of course, Your Song. In other words, something for everyone.
This Is Your Song is scheduled to be performed October 2 and 3, 2026, with a Saturday matinee at Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center. This production will be directed by Ted Mitchell, with music direction by Lisa Yves. Ted and Lisa are seeking a large, diverse cast, and welcome performers of all ethnicities, body types, and gender expressions to audition and help interpret the stories behind these songs.
Please note this is strictly a non-union production. No AEA contracts will be offered.
TO PREPARE: Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of music, preferably an Elton John song. Please bring a headshot and resume or list of previous experience to the audition. Accompaniment will be provided. Video auditions are accepted.
Auditionees will be notified of all casting decisions by email. The first rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, September 1 in the Social Room in the St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Rehearsals typically will be held on Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Participants will NOT be required to attend every single rehearsal, although anyone who signs up to audition should be prepared to give all conflicts to the production team at the time of the auditions. We want this to be an easy and fun show.
