Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London's West End, becoming one of the most beloved, award-winning shows on stage today. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/'85 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true. The story follows Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

NOTE: Billy Elliot contains material that may be unsuitable for younger or more sensitive audience members, but please note that we have made every effort to remove the most offensive language, as permitted.

Audition Dates: June 7: 6:00PM - 8:00PM (All Kid roles ages 7 - 14) - June 7: 8:00PM - 9:30PM (All Adult roles ages 15+) - June 9: 6:00PM - 8:00PM (All Kid roles ages 7 - 14) - June 9: 8:00PM - 9:30PM (All Adult roles ages 15+) - Callbacks - June 18 starting at 11AM

Character Breakdown
Billy Elliot - A boy who stumbles upon a ballet class and develops a passion for dance. To him, dance is a way to feel whole and free himself from the problems of life. He finds himself stuck between appeasing family and chasing his newfound love. Gender: male Age: 9 to 14

Dad - Billy's stoic father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Billy's dancing initially sends him into a rage but he learns to support his son. Gender: male Age: 35 to 55

Debbie Wilkinson - The ballet teacher's daughter. A bit stand-offish and argumentative, her childhood crush on Billy leads her to constantly discourage him. Gender: female Age: 7 to 14

Grandma - Billy's eccentric grandmother. She is forgetful and a little aloof. Despite her inattention, she harbors a bitter resentment towards her dead abusive husband but has found solace through dance. Gender: female Age: 50+

Michael - Billy's careless and fun-loving best friend. He lives in the realm of expressing oneself, going so far as to commonly dress in women's clothing. Gender: male Age: 9 to 14

Mrs. Wilkinson - The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy's mentor. Hardened and mouthy, she actually has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy. Believes in the power of personal expression through dance. Gender: female Age: 30 to 50

Tony - Billy's brother. A lazy but passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy with seemingly no regard of respect for his father, although he shares his disapproval of dance. Gender: male Age: 18 to 30
Ensemble Miners - (Big Davey, George, Lesley, etc...); Age Adult men and women

Billy's Mom - Age 30 - 50 Older Billy Age: 20 - 35

Small Boy - Age: 6 - 12 (under 52")

Ballet Girls - Age: 7 - 14 Royal Ballet School Members Age: Adult men and women

Auditions will be held at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL