THE PALACE THEATRE in Wisconsin Dells announces auditions for all roles in its upcoming production of HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical!
HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical!
Book by Garry Marshall
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams
Directed by Tom McEvilly
Choreographed by Michael Stanek.
REHEARSALS
April 2nd, 2018 through April 19, 2018
Production run: April 20, 2018 throughJune 10, 2018.
Performance schedule can be seen at
www.dellspalace.com.
AUDITION TIME: 10am-6pm
DATE: Sunday March 25th
LOCATION: Porchlight Music Theatre Rehearsal Studios -
4200 W Diversey in Chicago
TO MAKE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT GO TO:
http://signup.com/go/dEiuuyk
ALL ROLES PAID
NON-UNION ONLY
Steve Calzaretta - Artistic Director
Casting Breakdown:
ARTHUR THE FONZ FONZARELLI - The King of Cool. Sexy, funny and loaded with charisma. Older than the other kids.
RICHIE CUNNINGHAM - High School student, Fonzie's best friend. All-American, honest and reliable.
HOWARD CUNNINGHAM - Richie's dad, the quintessential Midwestern head of household. A man in his 40's who is also in the local order of Leopards.
CHARLES CHACHI ARCOLA - Fonzie's cousin who tries to be just like him. Probably 15-16 and he likes Joanie. Plays with a yo-yo.
PINKY TUSCADERO - Fonzie's love interest, sexy, confident, tough and a body to die for.
MARION CUNNINGHAM - Richie's mom, warn, naive and wise. She is in her 40's.
JOANIE CUNNINGHAM - Richie's younger sister, 15-16 years old, lovable, precocious and has a big crush on Chachi. Twirls a baton.
LORI BETH ALLEN - Sweet, lovely, girl next door type. Richie's girlfriend, high school student.
RALPH MALPH - High school buddy of Richie's. He's the class clown.
WARREN POTSIE WEBBER - Richie's high school buddy, not very cool but tries hard tobe. He is a little bit of a nerd.
PINKETTE LOLA/CAR HOP GIRL/ CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE – Hot looking singer/dancer.
PINKETTE TINA/ CAR HOP GIRL/ CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE - Hot looking singer/dancer.
BULLY/ENSEMBLE - Big tough guy.
LEOPARD MANNY MOON/ENSEMBLE - Howard's Leopard Lodge brother and principal of the high school.
MYRON COUNT MALACHI/ENSEMBLE - One-half of the Malachi Brothers, Fonzie's nemises, greaser type, overly dramatic, in his 20's. As Count, he does show fancy wrestling moves.
LEOPARD MAC GATES/ENSEMBLE - Howard's Leopard Lodge brother.
JUMPY MALACHI/ENSEMBLE - Other one-half of the Malachi Brothers, filled with nervous energy, greaser type, in his 20's. As Jumpy, he does show fancy wrestling moves.
ARNOLD DELVECCHIO/ENSEMBLE - A man in his 50's, owner of Arnold' Malt Shop, member of the Leopard Lodge.
ENSEMBLE MEN Dancers/Singers to play Teens/ Parents/Elvis & James Dean
ENSEMBLE WOMEN Dancers/singers to play Parents/ Teens/Car Hops/ Calendar Girls.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
PLEASE NOTE: Child actor auditions will be held locally at The Palace Theatre in Wisconsin Dells. SCROLL TO END OF ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFO ON CHILD AUDITIONS
PALACE THEATRE
564 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965
PRODUCTION DATES
First Rehearsal: Tursday, May 29, 2018
First Public Performance Friday, June 15, 2018
Closing Performance: Sunday, August 25, 2018
THE WIZARD OF OZ will be Directed & Choreographed by Frank Roberts
TO MAKE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT GO TO:
http://signup.com/go/rcrsjQC
ALL ROLES PAID
NON-UNION ONLY
Steve Calzaretta - Artistic Director
SEEKING
Seeking strong actors/singers of all genders, ethnicities and types. 18yrs & older.
When: Friday March 30, 2018
Auditions: 10am-5pm
Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Porchlight Music Theatre Rehearsal Studios
4200 W Diversey in Chicago, Il.
Please bring copy of Headshot/Resume.
Please come warmed up and ready to dance. Please prepare a 32 bar selection in the style of the show. You may be asked to sing from your book.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
DOROTHY GALE
(Mezzo/Mix) Low G to E.
Will be cast over 18 but must look young.
Must not be scared of flying.
SCARECROW/HUNK
Strong Baritone up to F# (20s-30s)
TINMAN/HICKORY
Strong Baritone/Tenor to G.
(20s-30s)
Must tap.
COWARDLY LION/ZEKE
Excellent musical comic timing required. Vocal range: Strong baritone to F.
(20s-30s)
AUNTIE EM/GLINDA
Mezzo/Soprano (Low G to C )
(Late 30s-60s)
Must not be scared of flying.
UNCLE HENRY/WITCH'S GUARD
Non-Singing (Late 30s-60s)
WIZARD/PROFESSOR MARVEL/OZIAN GUARD
(Late 30s-60s)
Good comic timing.
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST/ MISS GULCH
Non-Singing
( Late 30s -60s)
Must not be afraid of flying.
ENSEMBLE
Strong, versatile singers who are very comfortable singing in tight harmony. Male and Female (18 and older) to play Poppies, Winkies, Ozians, Flying Monkeys, etc. Strong movement a plus.
MUNCHKIN / LOCAL ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS Monday April 2, 2018
4pm-8pm
TO MAKE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT FOR LOCAL AUDITIONS AT THE PALACE GO TO:
http:/:
signup.com/go/JZfYzba
PALACE THEATRE
564 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965
To be played by children ages 8-13. Under 5ft Tall.
MUNCHKIN MAYOR Male
MUNCHKIN CORONER Male
MUNCHKIN BARRISTER Male
SOLDIERS (4) Male
SLEEPYHEADS (3) Female
MUNCHKIN TOWNSPEOPLE Male/Female
LULLABYE LEAGUE (3) Female
LOLLIPOP GUILD (3) Male
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