Little Radical Theatrics Proudly Announces Auditions For
DAMN YANKEES
Directed by Michael J Mirra
Choreographed by Theresa Burns
Musical Directed by Heather Edwards
Produced by Fatima Viegas
AUDITIONS May 28th - 29th 7 -9 PM at ArtsWestchester 31 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY
4 Performances July 18th - 20th at The Grinton Will Library 1500 Central Ave Yonkers, NY
PLEASE PREPARE 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (classic musical theater) and bring a headshot/resume (if you have them). To make an audition appointment please e-mail littleradicals@aol.com with your headshot/resume and preferred date and time of audition. Those without an appointment will be seen in the order they arrive.
NOTE: This is a non paying production but if cast the producers will try to make commuting as affordable as possible from NYC by arranging carpools from local Subway stations. Rehearsal Studios/Theater walking distance from MetroNorth/public transportation and max 30 mins away from Grand Central Station.
Seeking adults of all ages for principal roles and ages 10+ for featured ensemble roles.
MR. APPLEGATE The Devil in disguise as a slick salesman. A controlling, greedy smooth talker. Male, 40-50 yrs old. Baritone.
JOE HARDY The 22-year-old, home run hitting alter ego of Joe Boyd. A good guy who loves that he is living out his dream, but deeply misses the life and love he left behind. Male, 20-30 yrs old. Tenor
MEG BOYD Joe's long-suffering, but loyal wife. She is lonely and misses her husband. Decides a little white lie is worth telling to save a good person. Female, 30-45 yrs old. Mezzo.
JOE BOYD A middle-aged, overweight married man who is in love with baseball, especially the Senators. Male, 40-50 yrs old. Baritenor.
LOLA The Devil's seductress assistant. Sexy and confident. Falls in love with Joe when her usual tricks don’t work on him. Though she’s done many bad things, she is a good person deep down inside. Female, 25-35 yrs old. Mezzo who is a wonderful dancer.
GLORIA THORPE A probing reporter whose bottom-line is a good story for her paper. Fearless and biting. Female, 25-35 yrs old. Strong character actress who belts and moves very well.
VAN BUREN The luckless team manager. A sort of father-figure for the team, who proudly defends them. A bit of a loose cannon. Male, 35-60 yrs old.
SISTER A friend of Meg's and Doris’s sister. Outspoken and brash, but caring. Very involved in community activities. Female, 25-45 yrs old. Mezzo
DORIS A friend of Meg's. She is slightly quieter and more conservative than her sister, but still outspoken. An avid baseball fan very involved in the community. Female, 25-45 yrs old. Mezzo.
ROCKY A baseball player for the Washington Senators. Cocky, but a little bit dopey, too. He’s a guy’s guy. Male, 20-35 yrs old. Baritone who moves very well.
SMOKEY A catcher for the Washington Senators. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. Tries to be a tough guy like Rocky, but truly is not. Male, 20-35 yrs old. Baritone who moves very well.
SOHOVIK A baseball player for the Washington Senators. The smartest and most level-headed of the players. Enjoys his side job of selling insurance. The unofficial leader of the team. Male, 25-35 yrs old. Baritone who moves very well.
VERNON Another baseball player. He sings "Heart" with Rocky, Smokey, Sohovik and Van Buren. Male, 20 - 35 years old. Tenor who moves very well/dances.
LANVILLE, BRYAN, HENRY Other baseball players. Great singers who move very well/dance. Male 20 - 35 years old.
MR. WELCH The owner of the Senators. Believes in Joe and believes in his team. A peacekeeper between the press and the team. Protective of Joe and the boys. Male, 50-60 yrs old.
MR. LYNCH/COMISSIONER A reporter and the commissioner at Joe Hardy's hearing. Male 30 - 60 years old.
MISS WESTON/BASEBALL WIVES/FANS Female ensemble one of whom will be featured as Miss Weston who is organzing the celebration at the end of act 1. Females 18 - 70
BASEBALL FAN CLUB: Featured ensemble who will sing the reprise of "Heart" as well as be featured as Newsies/ Fans. Ages 10+
Any questions e-mail littleradicals@aol.com or call 914-589-1669. For info on the theater company www.littleradicaltheatrics.com
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