Runaway Stage Hosts Auditions for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 9/5-6

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane

Auditions: Sunday September 5th and Monday September 6th
Callbacks: TBA
24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento 95818

Please bring your resume, headshot, and sheet music for a prepared Broadway song in your key. Pianist will be provided. No a cappella singing. Dance shoes and attire should be worn.

Synopsis:
Taking place in 1904, 'Meet Me in St. Louis' is an optimistic musical about the Smith family of St. Louis. Life is wonderful in St. Louis: the World Fair is about to begin and love is in the air. This happy world crumbles when Mr. Smith runs into financial trouble and announces that the family will have to move to New York. Soon, the family has packed all their things and is about to start the move. At the last minute, Mr. Smith realizes how much his family loves St. Louis. To the joy of everyone, Mr. Smith announces that the family will not leave St. Louis after all.

Show rehearses from Mon. - Thurs. 7:30-10:30 pm,
Sat. 1:00-5:30 pm,
Sun. 5:30-9:30pm.
Rehearsals to begin around Sep 13. Not all actors are called to every rehearsal.

Performances will take place from November 6 - 29, 2009; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.

Character Breakdown:
Esther Smith; Female (to play 15-18), Mezzo
John Truitt; Male (to play 16-19), Tenor
Mr. Alonso Smith; Male (to play 40-55), Baritone
Mrs. Anna Smith; Female (to play 38-50), Soprano
Lori Smith; Male (to play 18-22), Tenor
Rose Smith; Female (to play 16-20), Soprano
Anges Smith; Female (to play 10-13)
Tootie Smith; Female (to play 5-8)
Grandpa Prophater; Male (to play 60-90)
Katie; Female (to play 30-50), Mezzo
Warren Sheffield; (to play 17-23), Baritone
Lucille Ballard; Female (to play 17-20)
Large cast/ensemble with several featured cameo roles!

For more information, please call (916) 207-1226, email thefrontoffice@runawaystage.com, or visit
runawaystage.com