The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts Hosts GUYS AND DOLLS Auditions

The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts announced auditions for Guys & Dolls
Sunday, August 22nd from 1 - 5pm, Tuesday, August 24th from 7-10pm. Callbacks if needed will be Thursday, August 26th 7-10 pm

Auditions are open to the public and anyone may audition regardless of experience.
PPTOPA is a non-profit, community based, theatrical organization and actors are not compensated for appearances

Musical Guidelines - Prepare 16 measures of an upbeat or 16 measures of a ballad in your key. It is recommended that the selection is from the musical you are auditioning for, however, is not required. We have listed suggestions from the show below for you to reference. Choose a piece you are comfortable with and one that shows off your strengths Sheet music is required; Cd's or a Capella may be permitted, but not suggested. Be prepared to read cold from the script. Familiarize yourself with the show if possible.

Please View Show Dates/Times & know your conflicts Prior to auditioning.
Conflicts must be noted on Audition Sheet
Weekend Performances: October 29th - November 21st, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00pm / Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00pm

Cast of Characters:
You must be at least 16 years old on Jan. 1, 2010 to audition for this show.

Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Stage age 30 to 50. Tenor to high B flat.
Audition song: Sit Down You're Rockin the Boat. Best pal to Nathan Detroit and owner of the funniest lines in the play. Comic timing a must.

Benny Southstreet: Stage age 20 to 50. Baritone to high G.
Audition Song: Any of the Men's Choices. Nicley's pal. This guy really needs to sing.

Nathan Detroit: Stage age 35 to 50. Baritone to High F.
Audition Song: Any of the Men's Choices . This guy is both funny and romantic. Engaged to Adelaide for 14 years he is always looking for the big break he never seems to get. Comic timing a must.

Sky Masterson: Stage age 30 to 50. Baritone B to E flat.
Audition Song: I'll Know This guy is the coolest guy on the planet! Has a big story arch. Must go from, I don't need women to falling madly in love in the course of this show. Must be able to command that stage!

Arvide Abernathy: Stage age 55+.
Audition Song: Any of the Men's Choices Older, wiser, leader of the Salvation Army in Times Square. Family to Sarah Brown.

Sarah Brown: Stage age 25 to 35. Soprano to High A
Audition Song: I'll Know This doll has the most to do in the entire show. Huge story arch where we see her play straight laced, tipsy, heartbroken and madly in love. Strong actress and singer.

Adelaide: Stage age 30 to 45. Mezzo to A
Audition Song: Sue Me Character and comic timing. Articulation, articulation, articulation. We are not looking for the heavy accented comedy voice from the film. Engaged to Nathan for 14 years. Really loves him and we need it to show. Good dancer a plus, but a good "mover" will work.

Hot Box Girls: Looking for 8. Stage age 20 to 45. Good to Great Dancers
Audition Song: Any of the Women's Choices In addition to the great Hot Box numbers these dolls will play multiple roles in New York and Havana. Variety of ages in this chorus line. Bring it ladies!

Salvation Army Girls: Looking for 3. Stage age 25 to 70.
Audition Song: Any of the Women's Choices In addition to the salvation Army these dolls will play multiple parts in New York and Havana. General Cartwright will be chosen from this group.

Lt. Brannigan: Stage age 35+
Audition Song: Any of the Men's Choices The coolest copper in the Big Apple. Must command respect from Nathan and the guys. Though not a featured singer or dancer, must go through the singing and dancing audition.

The Guys: Looking for 16. Stage ages 20 to 70. All voice ranges needed.
Audition Song: Any of the Men's Choices These guys will make or break this show. A variety of voices, ages and types from which will come Angie the Ox, Rusty Charlie, Big Jule and the other characters from Damon Runyon's stories. All will multitask as tourists, waiters and many others. We are looking for stage presence and ability to react.

Men's and Women's Song Choices at Auditions:

If you are trying out for a role that says Men's or Women's choice, here they are.

It is suggested that if you are a bass or baritone pick the Guys and Dolls audition song. If you are a tenor pick Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat. You can also sing I'll Know. If you are a soprano pick I'll Know, if you are an alto pick Guys and Dolls.

You can also sing Rockin' the Boat if you want to ladies.

You are welcome to sing any song that shows your vocal range, it does not have to be from the show.

Have fun with it!!

Audition information is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Please check www.pptopa.com prior to going to auditions.
Location: 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines at the Susan B. Katz Theater located in the FIU Campus. The theater is 1 mile West of I-75, at the corner of 172nd & Sheridan Street.