CRAZY FOR YOU Submission - Maltz Jupiter Theatre Auditions

CRAZY FOR YOU – Photo / Resume Request

Maltz Jupiter Theatre – Jupiter, FL LORT C; $696/week minimum

Artistic Director: Andrew Kato

Music and Lyrics: George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

Book: Ken Ludwig

Director: Mark Martino

Choreographer: Shea Sullivan

Music Director: Helen Gregory

Casting Director: Bob Cline

1^st rehearsal: 3/8/11. Runs: 3/31 - 4/17/11

NYC auditions will be held October 4 – 8, by appointment only.

For consideration, mail picture and resume to:

Bob Cline

676A 9th Avenue #160

New York, NY 10036

Please indicate on the outside of the envelope:

“Attn: CRAZY FOR YOU – NYC Appts – AEA Member”.

Note: Everyone in CRAZY FOR YOU taps...some more than others, but all will put on the tap shoes and shuffle ball-change at least once in the show!

Bobby Child: (late 20s/30s): our triple threat leading man...a charismatic combo of Gene Kelly’s athletic physicality and Fred Astaire’s stylish elegance...sings beautifully, taps amazingly, and totally charms...whether he’s pulling off broad physical comedy or tender romantic moments he literally sweeps Polly (and us) off her feet

Polly Baker: (20s/early 30’s): our triple threat leading lady...an irresistible “cowgirl next door” ... the Western mash-up of Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, and Ginger Rogers she can belt out a tune with gusto, break our heart with a ballad, and make us melt with her dancing skills. Open, honest, direct, and in spite of her confident swagger-a sweet and surprisingly vulnerable ingénue

Everett Baker: (late 50s/60s): Polly’s father...a slightly befuddled widower still clinging to his memories of Polly’s showgirl mother and a happier time in a bustling Deadrock...a lousy businessman, but a loving and sympathetic dad. Sings well. Some tap.

Mrs. Lottie Child: (late 50s/60s): Bobby’s mother...an imperious and controlling parent with a business head and a very firm hand...mother KNOWS best. Sings well. Some tap. Doubles as: Patricia Fodor: the female half of our “chirpy” English couple. A seasoned and affable traveler with the cheeriest of British “stiff upper lips” Comic character actor with fun upper crust British accent...Miss Jane Hathaway by way of London.

Lank Hawkins: (late 20s/30s): proprietor of Deadrock’s saloon – an intense, manic, “visionary”... unfortunately, and frustratingly for Lank, nobody else in town shares his vision. A singing/dancing comic actor (who is also damn sexy!) who can make this cartoon character come to full, funny life.

Irene Roth: (late 20s/early 30s): Bobby’s society debutante fiancé (of 5 years!) Glamorous, sophisticated, chilly, and oh-so New York...until she gets to Deadrock and lets her hair down with a hot cowboy. A singing/dancing comic actress able to turn this society gal into one sizzling saloon mama.

Bela Zangler: (late 30s/40s): the imposing, dapper, Hungarian impresario who produces “Zangler’s Follies”... a larger than life, highly successful businessman who can steamroll over everyone...except the showgirl he’s gaga over-Tess. A comic actor/singer with great physical skills and timing.

Harry: (30s) Bartender at Lank’s Saloon. The only cowboy in Deadrock with a subscription to “Variety”. A good old boy with show biz aspirations. Terrific singer and dancer(taps)-acro a plus. Doubles as: Eugene Fodor: the male half of our “chirpy” English couple. Like his wife he is a tireless, adventurous, and affable traveler. Always ready to slap a chap on the back and cheerfully tell him to “buck up!!” Comic character actor with fun upper crust British accent. Edward Everett Horton in Nevada.

Tess: (20s/early 30s): ...the dance director of “Zangler’s Follies” and Zangler’s favorite. Smart, tart, and sexy...the girl you turn to when you need advice, information, and a wisecrack. Terrific singer and dancer (taps!)

Patsy: (20s): ... not the sharpest pencil in the box...but the boys don’t seem to mind! Squeaky, sweet and funny. Terrific singer and dancer (taps!)