THE MUSIC MAN Equity Chorus Call Singers - Theatre Under the Stars Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Friday, December 12, 2014
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Singers must be signed in by 5:00pm

Contract
WCLO
WCLO Minimum $1029.09/wk

Location
Theatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002

Seeking
Actors for The Music Man. See breakdown for more details.

Preparation
Have 2 songs prepared (one upbeat/one ballad). Please bring sheet music in your appropriate key.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: April 17, 2015
Performances: May 5-17, 2015

Other
Call backs 12/14 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Personnel
Jeff Rizzo - Music Director
Michelle Gaudette -Choreographer
Bruce Lumpkin - Directorn

· Chorus rules are in effect.

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
Sign up on the day of the audition.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

THE MUSIC MAN: CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Harold Hill Age 30-50 Baritone: B - High G
A con man and traveling salesman who tries Iowa after saturating Illinois; falls for Marian.

Marian Paroo Age 25-35 Soprano: Low G to High A
Daughter of Mrs. Paroo, sister to Winthrop. She is the stuffy, conceited librarian and piano teacher in town. She is very learned and defends the “questionable” books that are in the library.

Marcellus Washburn Age: 30-40 Tenor: G to High A
Marcellus works in town and is dating Ethel Toffelmeir. He knows Harold from a long time ago. When they are reunited in River City, they become fast friends again. He is a comical character. He helps Harold in learning about the town, in setting up the con and in trying to help him get out of town before they figure it all out.

Mrs. Paroo Age: 50-60 Mezzo Soprano: A flat to E flat
Widowed, Irish mother to Marian and Winthrop. Sweet homemaker who wants the best for everyone. Gives Marian a lot of advice about finding a man.

Mayor Shinn Age: 40-50
The Mayor of River City. Somewhat blustery, pompous, not terribly intelligent. Gets a lot of things wrong! Listens to wife. Protective of daughter, Zaneeta, who he thinks is dating the wrong boy in town.

Eulalie Shinn Age: 40-50 Alto: D – D
Mayor Shinn’s wife. Definitely a society lady. Knows everyone in town. Struts like a peacock. Somewhat snooty. Member of every auxiliary organization in town. Has some strange ideas and doesn’t think she looks as ridiculous as she really is. Keeps husband in line.

Zaneeta Shinn Age: 14-18
Mayor’s & Eulalie’s daffy teenage daughter. Has a crush on the “bad” boy in town, Tommy. Not rebellious but learning to stand up for herself.

Olin Britt Age: 40-60 Bass
A member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Quartet.

Ethel Toffelmier Age: 30-40
Plays the player piano. Is jolly and friendly. She is dating Marcellus. She does gossip, however, with the other ladies in town.

Oliver Hix Age: 40-60 Baritone
A member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Alma. Quartet.

Alma Hix Age: 40-55
Wife to Oliver. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other “hen/bird” women.

Ewart Dunlop Age: 40-60 Baritone
A member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Maude. Quartet.

Maude Dunlop Age: 40-55
Wife to Ewart. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other “hen/bird” women.

Jacey Squires Age: 40-60 Tenor
A member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Mrs. Squires. Quartet.

Mrs. Squires Age: 40-55
Wife to Jacey. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other “hen/bird” women.

Tommy Djilas Age: 16-18
A teenager who has a crush on Zaneeta. Wants to do the right thing but is shunned by all because he comes from the “other” side of town so he is considered the “bad” boy in town. Harold befriends him, makes him useful and gives Tommy self-confidence and trust.

Charlie Cowell Age: 30-50
A rival traveling anvil salesman. First seen on train at the start of the show. He returns to town to warn them about Harold and hopefully, make himself a hero and thus earn sales himself.