THE MUSIC MAN - NYC Appointments
Asolo Theatre Company
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments will be held in NYC May 9th-11th and callbacks are May 14th.
CONTRACT
LORT Rep LORT B ($914/week minimum)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, mail picture and resume ASAP.
SUBMIT TO
Tara Rubin Casting
c/o The Music Man self-submissions
200 W 41st St, Suite 401
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Executive Producer: Michael Donald Edwards
Managing Director: Linda Digabriele
Asolo Casting Director: Celine Rosenthal
NY Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, Kaitlin Shaw
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: October 10th, 2018 in Sarasota
Closing: December 30, 2018
OTHER
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Directed by Jeff Calhoun
Choreographed by Paul McGill
Musical Direction by Steve Orich
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
BREAKDOWN
[MARIAN PAROO]: Daughter to Mrs. Paroo and 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. She was close to her deceased father’s friend, Mr. Madison, and the town believes that she had an affair with him. Needs some dance movement ability. (Soprano, Low G to High A) Principal role.
[MARCELLUS WASHBURN]: Former con man and friend to Harold Hill who now lives in River City; becomes fast friends with Harold again and helps him learn about the town, tries to help Harold get out of town after the con; Comedic actor, must be expert tap dancer. (Tenor, G to High A) Principal role.
[MAYOR GEORGE SHINN]: The Mayor of River City, self-important, blustery, pompous, not terribly intelligent. Listens to his wife. Protective of daughter, Zaneeta, whom he thinks is dating the wrong boy in town. Takes himself seriously, but comes across funny. (Ensemble singing- any range acceptable). Ensemble role.
[OLIN BRITT]: Editor of the Gazette. Member of the School Board turned into Barbershop Quartet, a bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill, and learns not only to sing in harmony, but to behave in harmony. (Bass ) Sight reading and/or choral experience preferred. Ensemble role.
[OLIVER HIX]: Banker. Member of the School Board turned Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united by the others by Harold Hill and begins to sing and act in harmony with them. (Baritone) Sight reading and/or choral experience preferred. Ensemble role.
[JACEY SQUIRES]: Owner of the livery stable. Member of the School Board turned Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill, and sings and acts in harmony. (High Tenor) Sight reading and/or choral experience preferred. Ensemble role.
[EWART DUNLOP]: Owner of the General Store. Member of the School Board turned into Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill and sings and acts in harmony. (Second Tenor) Sight reading and/or choral experience preferred. Ensemble role.
[CHARLIE COWELL]: A rival traveling salesman. First seen on the train at the start of the show, he returns to town to warn them about Harold and hopefully make himself a hero and earn sales himself. Dancing a plus. (Ensemble singing- any range acceptable). Ensemble role.
[TOMMY DJILAS]: A teenager from the “wrong side of town” who starts out as a trouble maker, but falls for Zaneeta, the Mayor’s daughter, and encouraged by Harold, begins dating her secretly. He also becomes the assistant leader of the Boys’ Band, thanks to Harold giving him confidence and trust. Must be a strong tap dancer, including partnering. Ensemble role.
[CONSTABLE LOCKE]: The town Sheriff. Dancing a plus. (Ensemble singing- any range acceptable). Ensemble role.
[MRS. PAROO]: Widowed Irish mother to Marian and Winthrop, she speaks with an Irish accent. She is a sweet, cheerful homemaker who wants the best for everyone. She gives Marian a lot of advice about how to find a man, and dotes on Winthrop. She falls for Harold’s con. Always keeps her hands busy. (Mezzo Soprano A Flat to E Flat) Ensemble role.
[EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN]: Mayor Shinn’s wife, she is definitely a society lady, knows everyone in town, struts about like a peacock and is somewhat snooty. A Member of every auxiliary organization in town, she has some strange ideas and doesn’t think she looks as ridiculous as she really is. Keeps her husband in line. (Alto, D to D) Ensemble role.
[ZANEETA SHINN]: Must play 16-18 yrs. of age. Mayor Shinn & Eulalie’s daffy teenage daughter, she has a crush on the town “bad boy” Tommy. She is not rebellious, but is learning to stand up for herself. Very cute and feminine, she is a dancer. Must be a strong dancer, including tap and partnering. Ensemble role.
[ETHEL TOFFELMIER]: She is jolly and friendly, and plays the player piano. She gossips with the other ladies. (Alto or Soprano, D to D) Ensemble role.
[ALMA HIX]: The wife of Oliver Hix, she is a gossipy friend of Eulalie. (Alto or Soprano, D to D) Ensemble role.
[MAUD DUNLOP]: The wife of Ewart Dunlop, and another of Eulalie’s gossipy friends. (Alto or Soprano, D to D)
[MRS. SQUIRES]: The wife of Jacey Squires, she is also one of Eulalie’s gossipy friends. (Alto or Soprano, D to D
STRONGLY SEEKING ACTORS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ETHNICITIES.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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