GUYS AND DOLLS
Seeking Non-Union Performers
Producer: Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc.
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon Runyon
Produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International
Director: Kevin F. Harrington
Musical Direction: Brian Sweeney
Choreographer: TBA
Casting Director: Jamibeth Margolis, CSA
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Executive Producer: Kevin F. Harrington
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Artistic Director: Bruce Rebold
Rehearsal Dates: 9/12/22-9/23/22
Show Opens: 9/24/22
Show Closes: 10/9/22
Number of Performances: 10
Stipend: $1,100 total plus LIRR railroad travel expenses and Uber transportation to/from local station to theatre.
Rehearsal Venue: NYC Rehearsal Studio
Rehearsal/Performance Venue: Plaza Theatricals at Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, Elmont, NY (Long Island – a 30 minute Long Island Railroad Train Ride)
Please Visit: plazabroadwaylongisland.com to learn more about this company based on Long Island and only a short train ride from midtown Manhattan.
Personnel Viewing Auditions:
Producer/Director: Kevin F. Harrington
Musical Director: Brian Sweeney
Artistic Director: Bruce Rebold
Casting Director: Jamibeth Margolis
Synopsis: Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-wining classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway! The glorious score features I’ve Never Been in Love Before, Luck Be A Lady, and Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat.
SEEKING NON-UNION PERFORMERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Sky Masterson
Male identifying. Legit baritone, B to Eb; to play age 30s - 40s; he is a suave, intelligent, and confident gangster who naturally commands others’ respect and attention; handsome, with excellent stage presence, he is familiar with attracting the attention of the ladies but finds himself falling in love with the one woman who brushes off his advances; some dance/movement ability would be useful but is not essential.
Sarah Brown
Female identifying. Soprano to high A; to play age 18 - 35; prim Salvation Army officer with a genuine passion for missionary work; gives Sky a frosty reception, but after a little too much rum, her straight-laced persona slips away; this role requires a versatile singing actress with range that includes stern, romantic, comedic, and drunk.
Nathan Detriot
Male identifying. Baritone or tenor to F; to play age 35 - 50; organizer of the floating crap game; a slightly neurotic, lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack -- and looking for the big break he never seems to get; his heart is torn between the camaraderie of his gambling circle and Adelaide, to whom he has been engaged for 14 years; excellent actor with strong comedic timing.
Miss Adelaide
Female identifying. Mezzo to A; to play age 30s - 40s; an attractive nightclub singer/dancer at the “Hot Box” and Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée, this role requires a strong belter with dancing ability and excellent comedic skills; she adores Nathan but is driven crazy by his antics that she famously develops “psychosomatic symptoms involving the upper respiratory tract.”
Nicely-Nicely Johnson
Male identifying. Featured supporting role; tenor to high B flat; age range open, 30 - 60; Nathan Detroit’s best pal, whose appetite and enthusiasm know no bounds; comic, cheerful, and likeable as he delivers funny one-liners and several of the show’s most well-known numbers with equal aplomb, including “Fugue for Tinhorns” and the show-stopping “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
Benny Southstreet
Male identifying. Featured supporting role; Baritone; age range open, 30 - 60; Nicely’s pal who sings “Fugue for Tinhorns” and “Guys and Dolls.”; upbeat, sometimes nervy, and further down the pecking order among the gamblers.
Arvide Abernathy
Male identifying. Lyric baritone; to play age 50 - 70. Sarah’s grandfather and a prominent missionary at the Save-a-Soul Mission; wise, warm, and caring; actors interested in this role are encouraged to prepare “More I Cannot Wish You” for the first audition.
General Matilda B. Cartwright
Female identifying mezzo-soprano; age range open, 40 - 65; regional representative of the Salvation Army; authoritative but motivated by charity; some comic moments.
Harry the Horse
Male identifying. Age 30s - 40s; the quintessential tough guy gambler; has come into money by collecting the reward on his father; sidekick to Big Jule, but is more on the ball and is able to stand his ground when necessary; sings with ensemble only.
Big Jule
Male identifying. Age 35+; an intimidating hustler from Chicago; a temperamental sore loser; stage presence and acting ability are the main requirements for this comedic speaking role; Seeking actors 6’3”-7’0” OR 5’0” to 5’5”.
Rusty Charlie
Male identifying. Baritone; age range open, 25 - 40; featured singer in “Fugue for Tinhorns” with Nicely & Benny, and then joins the ensemble.
Lt. Brannigan
Male identifying. Non-singing role, though could sing off stage at times; age 35+; member of the local police force, wise to the gangsters’ exploits and trying to keep them in order; commands respect from Nathan and the guys.
Female Singer/Dancer Ensemble
Female identifying dancers who sing, to play age range 18 - 30; these performers will back-up Adelaide in her nightclub act; they will perform two numbers with Adelaide. Must be comfortable with form-fitting costuming; they will also double as Havana dancers; may double as Runyonland characters; cameo roles such as Mimi will be cast from this group.
Male Singer/Dancer Ensemble
Male identifying dancers who sing; will be featured in “Luck Be a Lady” and as Havana dancers; may double as Runyonland characters; cameo gambler roles will be cast from this group.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS
Preparation:
Please prepare approximately 1 minute of a classic musical theatre song in the style of the show showing your range. Please provide your own accompaniment track. Please state your name and the title of your song at the top of the video.
If you are using an iPhone to record, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space.
Please send the video, along with your photo/resume attached as a pdf in Vimeo or unlisted YouTube format to:
Casting1.plaza@gmail.com
In the subject line, please type: Your full name and the role for which you’d like to be considered.
Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. Plaza does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. EOE
Deadline To Submit Is: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Questions can be addressed to:
Casting1.plaza@gmail.com
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