Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its June 2012 production of the Gershwin classic, CRAZY FOR YOU. This high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music tells story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Got Rhythm, They Can't Take Embraceable Youand Someone to Watch Over Me. The production will be directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, with musical direction by John Smith and choreography by Emily Hunter and Felicia Davis. The production will open June 21th and will run thru June 30th. Full rehearsals will begin in late April. While tap dancers are encouraged to audition, not all roles require tap, and all those cast will have the opportunity to take free tap dancing classes from February through April.
Roles are available for actors, singers, dancers and tap dancers ages 14 through adult. There are also very limited opportunities for children ages 8-13 who tap very well. Crazy for You provides a wide range of opportunities for dancers as well as non-dancers and will be cast color-blind. A detailed cast breakdown follows.
Auditions will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2pm and Monday, February 13 at 7pm. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, February 14th by invitation only. Auditionees should plan to sign in by 3 pm on Sunday and 8pm on Tuesday, and need only attend one session. Auditions will be held at Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre at 307 Armour Street, Davidson. Spring break appointments can be made for those wishing to audition, but are currently away at college by emailing
Melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
All auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off their vocal range. Audition pieces should be memorized. Please bring music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided. Accapella singing is NOT recommended. A dance call will follow the vocal audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. If you tap, please bring tap shoes. Auditioners should also bring a recent headshot, list of theatrical experience and list of conflicts for the late April-June time frame.
BOBBY CHILD: New Yorker, in love with musical theatre and with Poll. Must be able to sing, act and dance well. Good comic timing and able to do physical comedy. (Age range: 20-35)
BELA ZANGLER: An established Broadway producer. (Age range: 35-65)
POLLY BAKER: Postmistress in Dead Rock, Nevada, the "All American Girl." Full of life and spunk, a bit of a tomboy. Must be able to sing, act and dance. (Age range: 18-25)
IRENE ROTH: New York Society debutante, engaged to Bobby Child. A bit snobby and very effected dialect. Must be able to sing, act, move well. (Age range 20-35)
EUGENE FODOR: A British tourist. Comedic role, a bit stuffy. (Age range 30-55)
PATRICIA FODOR: Eugene’s sister. Also British, comedic role (Age range 25-50)
LANK HAWKINS: Saloon proprietor in Dead Rock, Nevada. Classically rough, tough, and mean, also loves Polly. (No solos, Age range: 25-40)
EVERETT BAKER: Polly’s father, a good-hearted man. (No solos, Age range: 45-65)
MRS. LOTTIE CHILD: Bobby’s mother, very controlling and business oriented. (Non-singing role, Age range 50-65)
FOLLIES GIRLS: All must sing and dance well
COWBOYS: All must sing, some must dance
VARIOUS STAGE HANDS, ASSISTANTS, PROP GIRLS, SEAMSTRESSES, MAKE-UP GIRLS, TOWNSPEOPLE, TOURISTS, ETC.
For additional information regarding auditions, please contact Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, Artistic Director at
704 892-7953 or email
Melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org. Davidson Community Players is a non-profit organization established in 1965 to produce theatre that entertains, enriches and encourages community participation in the dramatic arts. For information, visit the website at
www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or call
704.892.7953.
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