Get ready for a feast of music and laughter in Bon Appétit!, a 20-minute comic opera by Lee Hoiby that serves up a deliciously witty tribute to the legendary Julia Child. This playful performance recreates two episodes of her iconic TV show, The French Chef, featuring her famous chocolate cake recipe, complete with Child’s signature humor and flair.

Blending drama, humor, and culinary artistry, the opera showcases Julia’s words and gestures as she prepares the cake. The libretto, adapted by Mark Shulgasser, captures the essence of the beloved chef’s charm. Plus, the cabaret includes a mouthwatering mix of Broadway hits—adding a variety of musical flavors to this fun, flavorful performance.

This production is done in partnership with the Muskegon Museum of Art’s touring Julia Child exhibit.

Details of the production-
Tech Week – Load in is on Monday and the first tech rehearsal will be on Tuesday.
NO ABSENCES PERMITTED DURING TECH WEEK.

Casting will include 4-6 adult performers to sing cabaret songs – at least two high voices, two low voices -vocal range: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass (SABT) Also, some adults cast in the Cabaret may also be assigned a non-speaking role in Bon Appetit.

Youth Choir will be students ages 10-16. Youth Performers who don’t want to sing, but would like to be in the show can bring in a poem nursery rhyme to recite.

Audition Dates: Please arrive by the start of auditions and plan to stay until dismissed.

Monday, May 19 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

What to Prepare: 32 count of a Broadway song. Something that shows off your vocal style – adults and kids. Please bring your sheet music or a track to follow. Wear comfortable clothes to move in.

Video Auditions will be Accepted: due by May 18 by 5:00pm. Prepare 32 counts of a Broadway show that shows off your vocal style. We’d like to see some movement in the video audition as well. Email your video audition to: beaman@cityofwhitehall.org no later than 5pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025.