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A NEPSA production

Mamma Mia!

Auditions · Geneva 2027

We are looking for actor-singers comfortable with acting, singing and movement.

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Singing · Dance · Acting · Musical theatre

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Actor-singers

For the creation of MAMMA MIA! in Geneva in 2027, we are looking for actor-singers comfortable with acting, singing and movement.

Our ambition is to create our own version of MAMMA MIA!: a French-language production that will not be a copy of the London, Paris or any other version, but a fresh reading of this story, inspired by both the stage show and the world of the films.

We are looking for curious, committed artists who want to take part in a true collective creation, and who are not afraid to try, experiment, suggest ideas and step out of their comfort zone.

Particular attention will be paid to personality, acting instinct, stage presence and the ability to tell a story through music.

Our ambition is to recapture all the joy, energy, freedom and sparkle that make ABBA's timeless songs so powerful, while giving this production an identity of its own.

Profiles wanted

The 8 lead roles are open to performers within the age ranges given in the audition pack. Professional stage experience is preferred. Rehearsals and performances will take place in Geneva in 2027. The show is performed in French.

Synopsis

MAMMA MIA! is a joyful, romantic musical built around the songs of ABBA. On a Greek island, Sophie, a young woman about to get married, dreams of having her father walk her down the aisle. After discovering her mother Donna’s diary, she learns that three men could be her father and secretly invites all three to the wedding.

Their arrival brings Donna’s memories, past loves and life choices back to the surface, while Sophie searches for who she is and where she comes from. Through revelations, reunions and misunderstandings, MAMMA MIA! celebrates love, friendship, family and the possibility of starting again.

Director’s note

This production of MAMMA MIA! will not reproduce versions staged in Paris, London or elsewhere. We want to create our own vision of the story, drawing inspiration from both the original stage production and the world of the MAMMA MIA! films.

The musical score remains faithful to the original work. The songs will be performed in French, using the French-language versions, to give the production coherence and a close connection with its audience.

We are looking for curious, generous, committed and bold artists who are not afraid to test, experiment, contribute ideas and create with us. We want to build a lively, generous and deeply human production: our MAMMA MIA!, while respecting the work that inspired it.

The production

A major professional production for Geneva

The creation of MAMMA MIA! – Geneva 2027 is led by a professional artistic and production team, bringing together creators and collaborators with experience in musical theatre in Switzerland and London.

Direction is entrusted to Ylan Assefy-Waterdrinker, surrounded by a team of creatives under the direction of set designer Adrien Moretti. The production will also bring together experienced musicians, along with a dedicated technical and artistic team committed to creating a show of the highest quality.

With around thirty artists on stage, this production aims to offer Geneva a true large-scale musical, with a cast, an orchestra and a creative team worthy of the event.

MAMMA MIA! – Geneva 2027 will be much more than a show: a major cultural event for Geneva, created specifically for French-speaking audiences and carried by a professional team.

Direction

Ylan Assefy-Waterdrinker

Set design

Adrien Moretti

Production

NEPSA – Geneva

For any questions about the auditions and the production:

Laurine Beauchet · lbeauchet@nepsa.ch

Before applying

Submission deadline

Submit your application no later than Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Performance language

The show and songs will be performed in French. Please do not prepare the songs in English.

Auditioning for a lead role?

Complete the form below and attach a single application video featuring the selected song for the role. If you apply for several roles, one video is enough: you can send us the same one.

Auditioning for the ensemble only?

Do not complete this form. A separate process for supporting roles, understudies and the ensemble will open in February 2027. If you are not selected for a lead role, you may also apply during this second session.

Audition response

Only applicants whose profiles match the artistic criteria and the project’s specific needs will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 10 November 2026, your application has not been selected for this stage.

Rehearsals & performances 2027

Rehearsals: from late August to early October 2027. Performances: from mid-October to mid-November 2027.

Casting Geneva 2027

Sophie Sheridan

Age 18–25 · Female · Range: F#3 – E5

The role

Born and raised on the island, Sophie is an independent, spontaneous young woman full of life. As her wedding approaches, she wants to understand where she comes from and find out who her biological father is. She is in love with Sky and deeply attached to her mother Donna, even if their relationship is sometimes stormy.

What we look for

A radiant, natural and moving young performer, able to move from lightness to real emotional intensity.

Song to prepare

“Honey Honey” — bars 1 to 34

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Donna Sheridan

Age 35–50 · Female · Range: E3 – A5

The role

Sophie's mother, Donna is an independent, strong woman with plenty of character. A former singer with the Dynamos, she now runs her own business on the island. She built her life on her own and shares a very close bond with her daughter. Behind her energy and humour lies a woman still marked by her past loves and by choices made in her youth.

What we look for

A performer with a strong stage personality, great vocal power and genuine emotional depth.

Song to prepare

“Money, Money, Money” — bars 1 to 38

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Sam Carmichael

Age 35–50 · Male · Range: D3 – Ab4

The role

One of the three men who could be Sophie's biological father. Sam is a British architect, serious and composed on the surface, but deeply marked by his story with Donna. His return to the island rekindles feelings he thought he had left behind.

What we look for

A strong male presence, able to play humour, restraint and emotion.

Song to prepare

“S.O.S” — bars 1 to 28

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Paul Sautin

Age 35–50 · Male · Range: Bb2 – F#4

The role

One of the three men who might be Sophie's father. Paul is warm, adventurous and charismatic. His past with Donna was an intense, spontaneous romance.

What we look for

A sunny, relaxed personality with a good sense of comedy and real ease on stage.

Song to prepare

“Thank You for the Music” — bars 1 to 12

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Henri Brecourt

Age 40–50 · Male · Range: C#3 – F#4

The role

The third man who could be Sophie's father. Henri is more reserved and sophisticated than the other two. His past with Donna goes back to a time of travel and discovery, and their reunion on the island brings back a story they thought was over.

What we look for

An elegant, precise performance, able to play charm, awkwardness and emotion.

Song to prepare

“Thank You for the Music” — bars 1 to 12

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Sky

Age 18–30 · Male · Range: Eb3 – D5

The role

Sophie's fiancé, Sky is an attractive, enthusiastic young man, deeply in love with her. He chose to leave his former life to build something new on the island with Sophie. He represents stability and a future for her, but their wedding is turned upside down by the secrets she uncovers about her origins.

What we look for

A charismatic, natural and energetic young performer with great on-stage chemistry with Sophie.

Song to prepare

“Lay All Your Love on Me” — bars 1 to 30

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Tania

Age 35–50 · Female · Range: E3 – E5

The role

Former Dynamo and close friend of Donna and Rosie. Tania is sophisticated, independent, glamorous and fully aware of her power of seduction. She brings much of the show's humour.

What we look for

A strong comic personality, a confident stage presence and lots of attitude.

Song to prepare

“Does Your Mother Know” — bars 1 to 38

Audition material
Casting Geneva 2027

Rosie

Age 35–50 · Female · Range: E3 – D5

The role

Former Dynamo and close friend of Donna and Tania. Rosie is far more spontaneous, clumsy and down-to-earth than her two friends. A writer with a great love of life, she brings a comic energy very different from Tania's.

What we look for

A performer with excellent comic timing, great naturalness and an endearing personality.

Song to prepare

“Take a Chance on Me” — bars 1 to 38

Audition material

Audition process

Five steps

  1. 2026

    Step 1 — Online submission

    CV + one video of the selected song for your chosen role, submitted by Sunday, 1 November 2026.

  2. 2026

    Step 2 — In-person callback

    Selected performers will be invited to a first callback in Geneva for certain lead roles.

  3. 2026

    Step 3 — In-person second round

    A second round will be held for certain roles, with possible chemistry tests between performers.

  4. 2027

    Step 4 — Ensemble, supporting roles, understudies

    February–March 2027: a separate process will open, with a CV, singing video and dance video stating your levels.

  5. 2027

    Step 5 — Audition in Geneva

    February–March 2027: dance workshop, group singing and scene work.

  6. Practical info

    Rehearsals from late August to early October 2027: Ancienne Comédie de Genève, Boulevard des Philosophes 6. Performances from mid-October to mid-November 2027: Théâtre de la Plaine, Plainpalais.

    Questions? lbeauchet@nepsa.ch · 076 223 51 31

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