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Breakdown
MY FAIR LADY
Book/Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner
Music: Frederick Loewe
Dir: Marc Bruni
Choreographer: Chris Bailey
Musical Dir: Ben Whiteley
Reh: June 4-14
Runs: June 15-21
Eliza Doolittle
late 20s - 30s female
Cockney flower girl who dreams of a better life in a flower shop. Comes to Henry seeking phonetic lessons. Her potential to become a lady becomes the object of a bet between Higgins and Pickering. In the end, not only passes for a dutchess, she becomes an independent lady of class. Major Soprano middle C to high G.
Henry Higgins
40s-50s male
Middle-aged confirmed bachelor, professor of phonetics & an expert elocutionist. An unconventional man who goes in the opposite direction from the rest of society in most matters. Is impatient with high society and inconsiderate of normal social niceties. Has no desire to have any romance in his life. Baritone.
Mrs. Pearce
50s-60s, female
Higgins’ housekeeper. Dutiful woman who takes pleasure in propriety. Brisk & efficient yet warm.
Colonel Pickering
40s-60s, male
Retired British officer & fellow linguist specializing in Indian dialects. Always considerate and a gentleman. His thoughtful treatment of Eliza teaches her to respect herself. Baritone.
Alfred Doolittle
50-60s male
Eliza’s father; a trash collector with unique “morality”. Also a freeloader, a lover of ladies and a drunk. His unique brand of rhetoric, unembarrassed, unhypocritical advocacy of drink & pleasure (at other people’s expense) is amusing to Henry. Baritone.
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
20-30s male
An aristocrat although has no income of his own. Bit dim, but charming & handsome. Becomes lovesick for Eliza writing countless letters & sitting outside her house for days on end. Tenor.
Mrs. Higgins
50s-60s female
Henry’s mother; a very refined lady of the upper middle class. Elegant, the soul of propriety but not stuffy. Sees the Eliza experiment as idiocy. When her worries prove true, it is to her that all the characters turn.
Zoltan Karpathy
30-50s male
Hungarian; former student of Henry. Also a rival phonetic expert, in his own mind if not in Henry’s and quite proud of his linguistic accomplishments. Pompous, scheming he becomes determined to discover who Eliza really is.
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HAIRSPRAY
Book: Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Dir/Choreo: Dan Knechtges
Musical Dir: Charlie Alterman
Reh: June 12-22
Runs: June 22-30
Tracy Turnblad
Female, Caucasian, 18+ to play teens
Spunky, overweight teenager who loves to dance. Big girl with big hair & even bigger dreams. Looks for the best in everyone and is a teenaged idealist; thinks that anything is possible. Her racial color-blindness leads her to become an active supporter for the integration of The Corney Collins Show.
Corney Collins
Male, Caucasian, 30s
Charismatic host of The Corney Collins Show. Good looking and smooth talking, a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.
Penny Pingleton
Female, Caucasian, 18+ to play teens
Tracy’s best friend and partner in crime. Not the brightest girl, but has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother’s dominating control, she rebels in the ultimate manor – by falling for African-American Seaweed.
Amber Von Tussle
Female, Caucasian, 19+ to play teens
Pretty, popular, shallow, an all around ‘Mean Girl’. Not to mention a total racist. Always needs to be the center of attention, especially when Link’s present. When Link chooses Tracy’s kind heart over her racist vanity, Amber swears revenge.
Link Larkin
Male, Caucasian, 18+ to play teens
Heartthrob of The Corney Collins Show. Think Ricky Nelson meets young Elvis. Hoping to be a pop star and get a record deal when he unexpectedly falls for Tracy.
Edna Turnblad
40-50, Male in drag, Caucasian
Tracy’s mother. A big woman (really a man in drag), she’s lost confidence in herself and prefers to stay home in her own little world. Tracy’s lust for life forces Edna to step into the 60’s & see how the world has changed. Ultimately embraces her big, blonde, beautiful self & helps Tracy, Mabel, and the kids win the day.
Velma Von Tussle
40 – 50, Female, Caucasian
Former beauty queen. Big fish in a small pond - domineering - stage mother. Upscale, attractive, prejudiced snob who always wants her daughter Amber in the spotlight. Will go to any length to make it happen.
Prudy Pingleton/Gym teacher/Matron
Female, Caucasian, 30-50s
Comic character actress who plays a variety of roles. Must sing well.
Harriman/Principal/Mr. Pinky/Guard
Male, Caucasian, 30-50s
Comic character actor who plays a variety of roles. Must sing well.
Wilbur Turnblad
Male, Caucasian, 40-50
Tracy’s dad. A romantic, a comedian & a magician. Makes the seemingly impossible possible. The owner of the Har De Har Hut Joke shop. Working hard to give his family a good life. Seeking a comedic musical character actor who sings & moves well.
Seaweed Stubbs
Male, African-American, 18+ to play teens
Tracy’s classmate and friend. Charmer to who falls for Penny as hard as she falls for him; helps Tracy open people’s minds to integration.
Little Inez
Female, African-American, 11-14. WILL BE CAST LOCALLY IN ST. LOUIS
Maybelle's daughter and Seaweed's younger sister. Is a very strong dancer & solid singer. Big sweet/ sassy personality. Instantly likeable.
Motormouth Maybelle
Female, African American, late 30s-late 40s
Seaweed’s mom, owner of her own record shop and host of “Negro Day” on The Corny Collins Show. She is “big, blonde and beautiful”. She is a powerful woman who is ahead of the times. Seeking a strong singer and actor who moves well.
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HOLIDAY INN
Music/Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Book: Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge
Dir: Gordon Greenberg
Choreo: Denis Jones
Musical Dir: James Moore
Reh: June 25-July 5
Runs: July 6-12
JIM HARDY
early-mid 30’s
Songwriter & a dreamer, ready to retire from show business and start a new, simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. Earnest, kind hearted, socially awkward. Seeking excellent comic actor/singer, lyric baritone, handsome, sincere. Must have a great sense of humor & grow stronger as the story progresses.
TED HANOVER
early-mid 30’s
Brilliant dancer in the style of Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, & a ladies man. Jim’s best friend & performing partner, along with Lila. A bit of an opportunist, Ted is always ready for his close up. Seeking excellent comic actor/dancer/singer lyric baritone.
LINDA MASON
early 30’s
At first emotionally distant & protected, unwilling to fall prey to Jim’s considerable charms. But soon won over by his kindness, humor, & talent & the two fall in love. A lovely charming actress, strong dancer/singer belt & high mix.
LILA DIXON
early 30’s
Showgirl at heart; Jim’s mismatched fiancé. Sexy & slinky & in love with the spotlight; addicted to the bright lights; continues as Jim’s best friend’s dance partner until she finds better offer. Seeking excellent comic actor/singer/dancer high belt.
LOUISE
30’s – 40’s
The local fix it gal; A tough cookie with a sharp Eve Arden tongue and a jazzy singing voice to boot. When Jim’s dream house starts to fall apart, he calls Louise to come put it back together. Sassy, strong woman who looks good with a tool belt. Excellent comic actor, strong jazzy belt voice, good mover.
CHARLIE WINSLOW
male, 9 12 years old. WILL BE CAST LOCALLY IN ST. LOUIS
Precocious, brutally honest 10 year-old student in Linda's class. Works part time as a messenger for the town bank. Never one to mince words, he speaks his opinions loudly & asks a lot of questions; particularly when he's been reading the confidential messages he is delivering.
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BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Music/Lyrics: Buddy Holly
Book: Alan Janes
Dir: Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Chor: Josh Walden
Mus Dir: Michael Horsley
Reh: 7/2-12
Runs: 7/13-19
DUE TO TIGHT SCHEDULE, SEEKING PERFORMERS WHO HAVE DONE SHOW BEFORE. EVERYONE WILL PLAY AN INSTRUMENT IF POSSIBLE.
Buddy Holly
early –mid 20s, Caucasian. Singer-songwriter from Lubbock, TX. Intelligent, charismatic, tall, lanky; charming. Rock ‘n’ Roll superstar in making. MUST PLAY GUITAR.
Jerry Allison
early-mid 20s. Drummer. Good looking, irrepressible cheeky humor. MUST PLAY DRUMS & SING.
Joe B. Maudlin
early-mid 20s. Double Bass player. Serious; little square. MUST PLAY BASS & SING.
Hipockets Duncan/Announcer
30s–40s, male. Exuberant radio DJ; air of authority & keen sense of humor. Ability to play instrument a plus, but not prohibitive.
Big Bopper/Decca Producer
mid–late 20s, male, Caucasian. Former DJ, Texan with irrepressible larger-than-life character. Large man in height & heft; ability to command stage on his own. Key song is Chantilly Lace. Comedic flare. Ability to play instrument a plus.
Richie Valens/ KDAV engineer/WWOL DJ
early 20s, Hispanic Male. Ritchie Valens of La Bamba fame. Handsome; serious charisma; dedicated eye for the ladies; star power. Ability to play instrument a plus
Norman Petty/KRWP DJ
30s-40s male. Record producer; businesslike manner & love of making records. Helps Buddy become star. Ability to sing &/or play instrument huge plus
Vi Petty/Amoco Jingle/Snowbird
30-40s female. Wife of Norman; heart of gold. Must be PLAY THE PIANO & organ; good sense of humor. Strong singer w/good ear for harmonies. Moves well.
Clear Lake MC/Decca engineer/KPST DJ
30s, male. Clear Lake MC – small size; big ego; bit of a mouth. Character man; sings well. Ability to play instrument a plus
Maria Elena/Fried jingle/Snowbird
early-mid 20s, female, Hispanic. Beautiful, w/class. Strong singer w/good ear for harmonies. Moves well. Ability to play instrument huge plus.
Female Ensemble
20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Must be major fiddle player. Plays piano/sing well.
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INTO THE WOODS
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Lapine
Dir: Gary Griffin
Chor: Chris Bailey
Mus Dir: Brad Haak
Reh: 7/10-20
Runs: 7/21-27
Narrator
Male, any age. Intellectual, pleasant story-teller; helps orchestrate the show & illustrate lessons to audience. Bari.
Baker
male, 30s-40s. Average working man. Warm hearted, simple; prideful; insecure; fearful. Not sure wants child as dearly as wife; becomes loving father. Bari.
Baker's Wife
female, 30s-40s. Determined; bright, very much wishes to be mother. Leads simple yet satisfying life. Brave; willing to take great risk to achieve her goal. Not always on north side of moral compass. Mezzo-Sop.
Witch
female, 30s-40s. Begins as ugly aggressive sarcastic powerful old woman. Offers to lift curse on Baker’s house w/spell & sets story in motion. Love of Rapunzel drives her to ultimately sacrifice her power for youth/beauty. Mysterious, mischievous but with a heart. Mezzo-Sop
Cinderella
female, 20s-30s. Earnest warm-hearted beautiful. Surprisingly clumsy, awkward. Pursues wish to go to King’s festival yet finds that Festival doesn’t live up to expectations. Becomes unlikely but fair leader. Sop.
Jack
male, early 20s. Simple boy; loves his cow Milky White. Fearless Giant killer; adventurous naïve energetic & bright-eyed. Eager to please, impulsive; little slow. Tenor
Jack's Mother
female, 40s-50s. Browbeating; weary. Single mother. Protective, strong willed, independent.
Little Red Riding Hood
female, early 20s. Spoiled; strong willed clever smart-alec yet youthful & naïve. Likeable; sense of comedy. Mezzo-sop.
Cinderella's Stepmother
female, 40s-50s. Mean-spirited abusive demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Mezzo-sop.
Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant
female, 40-50s. Soprano. Character actress w/ warmth/personality
Cinderella's prince/wolf
male, 30s-40s. Prince Charming –vain, handsome, attentive until searching for next thing. Wolf –Hungry & insatiable hunter; takes advantage of weak by misleading/captivating his prey. Bari.
Rapunzel's Prince
30s male. Just as vain & handsome as his Prince brother. Always chasing most exciting endeavor. Bari.
Rapunzel
female, 20s. Sheltered in tall door-less tower by Witch; lonely/loveable. Yearns to experience world; wish turns sour. High Sop.
Mysterious Man/Cinderella's father
male, 40s-60s. Mysterious Man –Mischievous vagrant & nosy meddler. Good-natured protector/observer. Cinderella’s Father; drinker, out of touch w/ family but well-meaning
Florinda & Lucinda
females, 20s-40s. Cinderella’s nasty step-sisters. Black heart; Mezzo-Sop
Steward
male, 20s-30s. Full of self-importance. Pompous palace aide
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BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book: Linda Woolverton
Dir: Matt Lenz
Chor: Vince Pesce
Mus Dir: Ben Whiteley
Reh: 7/18-28
Runs: 7/29-8/7
Beast
30s. Once a prince, now terrifying beast for lack of compassion. Hot-tempered/commanding; warm loving heart buried beneath gruff exterior. Thru Belle learns to love & curse is broken. Strong Bway bari-tenor.
Belle
mid 20s-30s. Dreams of life beyond small town. Intelligent, beautiful, caring. Finds heart hidden under Beast’s appearance; learns to love the man, not outer shell. Mezzo-Sop
Gaston
30s. Tall, muscular, very handsome/knows it. Self-centered villain determined to make Belle marry him. Manipulative; charming. Big Bway Bari w/a solid F.
Maurice
Belle’s loving eccentric inventor father. Gentle heart. Bari B flat – High D flat.
LeFou
20s-30s. Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. Loyal, energetic, optimistic. Tumbling/acro a plus. Bari B-high F sharp.
Cogsworth
Tightly wound enchanted mantle clock; head of Beast’s household. Uptight, strict, punctual but hard-working, faithful. Bari A to high E.
Lumiere
Suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. Steadfast servant; ladies man. Strong comedic skills & French accent. Bari A to high F sharp.
Mrs. Potts
40s-50s. Warm-hearted enchanted teapot. Loyal, caring. Mother figure. Alto, low F sharp to High G.
Babette
20s. Once seductive French maid, now saucy enchanted feather-duster;object of Lumiere’s affections. Strong dancer/singer
Chip
7-10 yr old, Boy. WILL BE CAST LOCALLY IN ST. LOUIS. Mrs. Potts’ boy. Innocent, playful, bright-eyed. Now enchanted teacup.
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OKLAHOMA!
Music: Richard Rodgers
Book/Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Dir: Rob Ruggiero
Chor: TBA
Mus Dir: Kevin Stites
reh: 7/30 – 8/9
Runs: 8/10-16
Will Parker
mid 20s. Wants to marry Ado Annie. Not the brightest; they are made for each other. Strong dancer w/comedic charms. Rope tricks a plus. Tenor.
Ali Hakim
30s-40s. Strong comedic actor/singer. Not from OK; referred to as the Persian. Traveling peddler w/wandering eye; charming tongue.
Jud Fry
30s. Hired hand on Laurey & Aunt Eller’s farm. Has feelings for Laurey. Dark, brooding, air of mystery & danger. Hard worker but makes Laurey uncomfortable. Bass/Bari (D-C#).
Curley
mid 20s- mid 30s. Proud, likeable, slightly arrogant cowboy w/confident swagger & whole lotta good looks. In love w/Laurey but refuses to admit it. Rugged; masculine. Lyric Bari.
Ado Annie
20s. Funny ditzy flirt. Promised to Will but intrigued by Ali’s pretty words. Heart in right place, but can’t say no; wants everyone to be happy. Lots of personality. Mezzo mix
Aunt Eller
40-60s. Matriarch of town; Laurey’s aunt. Comedic, lovable, no-nonsense. Able to dispense advice, crack up a group, put people in their place with gun. Takes care of herself and others
Laurey
20s. Independent, attractive, impetuous woman w/romantic dreams about future. In love w/Curley/won’t admit it. Innocent; has air of worldly knowledge
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