Crazy For You auditions - Eight O'Clock Theatre

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Eight O’Clock Theatre



Got Rhythm? Got Music? Come join the fun!

Eight O’Clock Theatre is holding auditions for Crazy For You!



SHOW: Crazy For You

AUDITION DATES: February 8 & 9

AUDITION TIME: 7:00 pm

LOCATION: 105 Central Park Drive

Largo, FL 33771



PERFORMANCE DATES: May 1-10, 2026

DIRECTOR: James Grenelle



FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.eightoclocktheatre.com

CONTACT: info@eightoclocktheatre.com



SHOW DESCRIPTION:

A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” This huge blockbuster musical features tap dancing, hilarity, and gorgeous Follies girls! Don’t miss this 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical!



AUDITION ROLES:



BOBBY CHILD:

(Leading Role, Male-presenting, 20-30) A wealthy, charming young man, initially working for his mother’s bank. He dreams of being a Broadway dancer and goes to Nevada to foreclose on a theater. There, he falls in love with Polly Baker. Bobby is energetic, comic, and extremely romantic, a dreamer who wants more out of life than the bank job he’s been saddled with. Strong tap skills required and must be good with physical comedy.

Vocal range: Baritone. A3 - F4



POLLY BAKER:

(Leading Role, Female-presenting, 20-30) A spunky, strong-willed young woman who works at the rundown theater (and post office) in Nevada. The only woman within 50 miles. She is not impressed by Bobby at first, as she believes he’s there to close her theater, but she eventually falls for him. Polly is a determined and independent woman who loves the theater. Tap skills preferred.

Vocal range: Mezzo. G#4/Ab4 - D#5/Eb5



LANK HAWKINS:

(Supporting Role, Male-presenting, 30-40) A somewhat antagonistic owner of the Deadrock Saloon: intense, frustrated and manic at times. Provides comedy but is also the main opposer of Bobby and ‘the show’ as he loves Polly himself. The object of Irene’s desires. Non-dancing role.

Vocal range: E3 - G3



IRENE ROTH:

(Supporting Role, Female-presenting, 30-40) Bobby’s wealthy fiancée in New York, who is unaware of Bobby’s true feelings for Polly. She is glamorous but somewhat superficial and oblivious to Bobby's growing affection for Polly. Non-tapping role with limited dancing.

Vocal range: Mezzo. G#4/Ab4 - A♯5/B♭5



BELA ZANGLER:

(Supporting Role, Male-presenting, 40-60) The Hungarian impresario who runs a theater in New York City. Bela is an eccentric and flamboyant character, often comedic, who serves as the show's comic foil. He has an over-the-top personality and a penchant for dramatic flair. Non-dancing role.

Vocal range: Baritone. C3 - F4



EUGENE FODOR:

(Supporting Role, Male-presenting, 40-60) Eccentric English travel writer, full of English idioms and forms a comic chirpy couple with his sister Patricia.

Vocal range: Baritone. D3 - F4



PATRICIA FODOR:

(Supporting Role, Female-presenting, 40-60) Eccentric English travel writer, full of English idioms and forms a comic chirpy couple with her brother Eugene.

Vocal range: Soprano. D#4/Eb4 - F5



TESS:

(Supporting Role, Female-presenting, 20-30) Follies dance director featured heavily in the ensemble numbers as a key performer/dancer. The object of Bela Zangler’s desires (which she rebuffs), she is confident, assertive and attractive. Can deliver a punch line. Tap skills required.

Vocal range: Mezzo with a strong belt



EVERETT BAKER:

(Supporting Role, Male-presenting, 50-60) Polly’s father. Warm, friendly and befuddled; he is gently comic - always reminiscing about how lovely Polly’s mother was when she performed in the Gaiety Theatre. He falls instantly in love with Lottie Child when she arrives in Deadrock.

Vocal range: Baritone. C#3/Db3 - C#4/Db4



LOTTIE CHILD:

(Supporting Role, Female-presenting, 50-60) Bobby’s rich, business-orientated and controlling mother who gives him an allowance and wants him to forego his ideas of being in musical theatre and make a career in the bank. Has a dry wit with sarcastic zingers. Non-singing or dancing.



PATSY:

(Featured Role, Female-presenting, 20-30) Dim-witted Follies girl who, at times, is oblivious in hiding the secret of Bobby’s deception. Tap skills required.

Vocal range: Any



MOOSE:

(Featured Role, Male-presenting, 25-40) A member of the Cowboy trio who sings in tight harmony. Moose is the beloved, but dim-witted, denizen of Deadrock. Good comedian and strong singer. Tap skills preferred.

Vocal range: Tenor



MINGO:

(Featured Role, Male-presenting, 25-40) A member of the Cowboy trio who sings in tight harmony. Good comedian and strong singer. Tap skills preferred.

Vocal range: Baritone



SAM:

(Featured Role, Male-presenting, 25-40) A member of the Cowboy trio who sings in tight harmony. Good comedian and strong singer. Tap skills preferred.

Vocal range: Tenor



FOLLIES GIRLS:

(Ensemble Roles, Female-presenting, 18-30) The dancers of the Zangler Follies, each with their own personality, who travel to Deadrock as a favor to Bobby and become enamored with the slow-moving lifestyle. Strong tap skills required.

Vocal range: All



DEADROCK GUYS:

(Ensemble Roles, Male-presenting, 18-45) The inhabitants of Deadrock, Nevada. Slow-moving and lazy with no real ambition or drive, until the Follies girls come into town. All of these men are involved in staged gun fights for the tourists. Tap skills preferred.

Vocal range: All



ADDITIONAL INFO:



All listed roles are open and unpaid.



Please prepare 16 bars of a song (in your key) that showcases your voice.

Bring sheet music; a pianist will be provided. No a capella or recorded music.



Wear or bring proper dance attire (no sandals or flip-flops).

Bring tap shoes if you have them.

There may be readings from the script.



Bring a current resume and headshot if you have them.

Be prepared to provide any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal period.

Rehearsals are Monday – Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.



Characters must present as the gender written per the licensing company. However, actors are not restricted to audition for roles based on gender identity.



Pursuant to EOT’s Mission, actors with disabilities and actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are strongly encouraged to audition.





Auditions are in-person. If a video submission is necessary, please email a completed audition form, resume, and a video of you singing 16 bars of a musical theatre song in your key to info@eightoclocktheatre.com.