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GoodspeedCasting@gmail.com
NY auditions held April 25 - 29, by appointment only.
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
Cat. B; $812/week minimum
Seeking
Submissions from AEA members only for these auditions.
Note: In order to be considered via this posting, the AEA member must submit him/herself directly. (do not submit thru Back Stage's service)
Other Dates
WORLD PREMIERE
Contract Dates: 8/19/14 - 12/21/14 at the Goodspeed Opera House
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Personnel
Music/Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Book: Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge
Dir: Gordon Greenberg
Choreographer: Denis Jones
Musical Dir: Michael O’Flaherty
Casting Director Paul Hardt/SH Entertainment
Other
Producer: Michael Price
Line Producer: Donna Lynn Hilton
Associate Producer: Bob Alwine
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Breakdown
JIM HARDY:
(early-mid 30s) A songwriter and a dreamer, Jim is ready to retire from show business and start a new, simpler life on a farm in Connecticut Earnest, kind hearted and socially awkward, Seeking excellent comic actor/singer, lyric baritone, handsome and sincere. Must have a great sense of humor – and grow stronger as the story progresses
TED HANOVER:
(early-mid 30s) A dancer and a ladies man, Ted is Jim’s best friend and performing partner, along with Lila. A bit of an opportunist, Ted is ever ready for his close up. Suave, good looking and slick, Ted is everyone’s best friend, always ready with a quip and always the life of the party – until he blacks out. Seeking excellent comic actor/dancer/singer – lyric baritone. Must be an first class tap dancer, no exceptions.
LINDA MASON:
(early 30s) At first, she is emotionally distant and protected, unwilling to fall prey to Jim’s considerable charms. But she is soon won over by his kindness, cheekiness, and talent – and the two fall in love. A lovely charming actress, string dancer/singer – belt and high mix
LILA DIXON:
(early 30s) A showgirl at heart, Lila is Jim’s mismatched fiancé, Sexy and slinky and in love with the spotlight, nShe is addicted to the bright lights – and continues as Jim’s best friend’s dance partner – until she finds a better offer. Seeking excellent comic actor/singer/dancer – high belt.
CHARLIE WINSLOW:
(male, 9 – 12 years old) A precocious, brutally honest 10 year-old student in Linda's class, Charlie works part time as a messenger for the town bank. Never one to mince words, Charlie speaks his opinions loudly and asks a lot of questions; particularly when he's been reading the confidential messages he is delivering. When he brings Linda an apple pie and a dose of sympathy on Thanksgiving, she teaches him about the harsh realities of love. Seeking an excellent young character actor with strong speaking and singing voice – and a great sense of humor. Please note: the character is described as chubby in the script, but we are open to all types and ethnicities
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