Hill Country Community Theatre
Announces Open Auditions for the musical comedy “Don’t Hug Me”
The Hill Country Community Theatre announces auditions for the opening show of their 2016-17 season, the hilarious musical comedy “Don’t Hug Me” (a love story, with singin’ and stuff) book and lyrics by Phil Olson, music by Paul Olson. Auditions are Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 PM at the theatre, 4003 W FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. The show will be directed by Mike Rademaekers.
Taking place in frigid Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, cantankerous bar owner, Gunner, wants to move to Florida. Clara, his wife, wants to stay, Bernice, the waitress, wants to pursue a singing career, and her fiancé, Kanute, wants her to stay home. When a fast-talking salesman promises to bring romance into their lives through the 'magic' of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!
The characters are:
CLARA JOHNSON: Gunner’s wife. Strong willed co-owner of a bar called “The Bunyan,” who’s been married to Gunner for a long time.
GUNNER JOHNSON: Clara’s husband. Strong willed co-owner of The Bunyan. A north woods Archie Bunker.
BERNICE LUNDSTROM: Pretty, young, dreamy waitress at The Bunyan.
AARVID GISSELSEN: Slick, fast-talking Karaoke salesman. A north woods “Music Man.”
KANUTE GUNDERSON: Oblivious, full of himself business owner.
Production dates are September 15 through September 25, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:15 PM.
