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"She Loves Me"

Book by Joe Masteroff 
Music by Jerry Bock 
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Directed by Dr. Jacob Allen
Benjamin W. Rawlins Professor of Musical Theatre, University of Memphis
Artistic Director, Ohio Light Opera
Music Direction by Professor Jonathan Swoboda

Audition Information

91��Ƶstudents are invited to audition for She Loves Me. Please review the preparation requirements, content disclosures, and production calendar before signing up.

When: November 30–December 2, 2026, 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Where: D-205, Kent Center for the Performing Arts

Signing up

Complete the by Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Upload a headshot (required) and a performance résumé, if you have one. At the end of the form, follow the link to sign up for a 5-minute audition slot. Be sure to sign up for the "She Loves Me"/"Romeo & Juliet" specific time slots.

What to Prepare

Please prepare a 32-64 bars of a “Golden Age style” musical. You must perform with a live accompanist (provided) so be sure to bring appropriately prepared sheet music in the correct key. Selections from the show are acceptable but not encouraged.

Auditions are held jointly with Romeo and Juliet. You may audition for both productions with a monologue and song, or for the musical only with a song. BFA Musical Theatre students should review the requirements below.

Callbacks

Date, time, and location: Thursday, December 3rd, beginning at 6:00pm Callback music, scene excerpts, and any movement requirements will be announced prior to the call but will include sides and songs from the show.

91��Ƶ the Musical

At a parfumerie in 1930s Europe, coworkers Georg Nowack and Amalia Balash clash at work while each falls in love through anonymous letters. Neither realizes that the person on the other side of the correspondence is standing behind the same shop counter. She Loves Me follows their courtship and the romantic complications of their fellow employees.

Content and Character Action Disclosures

Content notes: Romantic kissing; sexual references and innuendo; infidelity; attempted suicide and discussion of suicide involving Mr. Maraczek. The script includes a gunshot associated with the attempt; the production’s staging, firearm props, and sound effects are to be confirmed.

Suggested Character Action Disclosures: 

Approach to Intimacy

The final kiss will be choreographed in collaboration with the actors, with clear communication about boundaries. Choreography may be adjusted to preserve the storytelling while respecting those boundaries. Any additional intimate contact will be discussed and agreed upon before it is added.

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Staging Rehearsals: January 19 through February 17, 2027. Monday – Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 2-6pm.

Technical and dress rehearsals: Friday, February 19th – February 25th.

Performances: Thursday February 25th – Sunday February 28th & Wed March 3rd – Sunday March 9th.

Casting Statement: 

She Loves Me will be cast, according to the representation of KSU.

Roles

Casting notes, ensemble size, doubling, and understudy assignments:

GEORG NOWACK — A parfumerie clerk and Amalia’s anonymous correspondent. “Baritenor”

AMALIA BALASH — A new clerk at the parfumerie and Georg’s anonymous correspondent. Lyric soprano with healthy mix.

ILONA RITTER — A clerk seeking a more fulfilling romantic relationship. Mezzo Belter

STEVEN KODALY — A charming, self-serving clerk involved with Ilona. Tenor

LADISLAV SIPOS — A clerk, family man, and Georg’s confidant. Baritone

ARPAD LASZLO — An ambitious delivery boy hoping to become a clerk. “Baritenor”

MR. MARACZEK — The owner of the parfumerie. Baritone

FEATURED AND ENSEMBLE ROLES — Customers, café patrons, and other supporting characters; assignments to be confirmed.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR B.F.A. MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS

“B.F.A. Musical Theatre candidates are required to audition for all theatre division main stage productions and accept roles if cast. Exemptions to the audition requirement may be granted under certain circumstances. Circumstances include but are not limited to: religious beliefs, moral objection, psychological triggers with the play, and physical concerns. In order to be exempted from the audition requirement, students must submit a written petition to the performance faculty prior to the beginning of the casting process for the production in question. The performance faculty will make a good faith effort to deliberate and come to a decision on the petition at the first performance area meeting after the receipt of the petition. At no point will a student be asked to disclose sensitive personal information.”

For information on all the B.F.A. Musical Theatre requirements, please go to the following. B.F.A. Musical Theatre

Questions or Accessibility Needs

For questions about auditions, content, or accessibility accommodations, contact Dr. Jacob Allen at jgallen@memphis.edu.