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A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook to climb the corporate ladder. With songs by
Frank Loesser, this comic gem won both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize. The exhilarating score includes I Believe in You, Brotherhood of Man and The Company Way.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Director: Jeffrey Bruce
- Musical Director: Anthony Campisi
- Choreographer: Michael Biggs
- Set Designer: Jodi Dellaventura
- Lighting Designer: Ardean Landuis
PERFORMANCES
- October 27-November 19
- Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm
- Saturdays and Sundays @ 2pm
AUDITIONS
- Tuesday, September 5th from 7-10pm
- Wednesday, September 6th from 7-10pm
- Thursday, September 7th from 7-10pm (final callbacks/dance audition)
- Location: The Susan Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
- Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities
- Bring sheet music (an accompanist will be available)
- All performers will be asked to belt
- Bring your resume and headshot
- Bring a list of your scheduling conflicts
- You may be asked to read from the script
REHEARSALS
- Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30-10pm beginning Monday September 11th
- Sunday afternoons from 12-6pm beginning Sunday, September 17th
ROLES
The show requires a large cast, and features adult performers of all ages. In addition to several speaking roles, the ensemble is showcased and is an integral part of the production.
Non-paid. Non-equity.
- J. Pierrepont Finch - clerk who quickly ascends the corporate ladder
- J.B. Biggley - boss of the company
- Rosemary - secretary who becomes Finch's love interest
- Bud Frump - Biggley's arrogant and lazy nephew
- Hedy LaRue - Biggley's attractive and dim-witted mistress
- Miss Jones - Biggley's secretary
- Book voice - narrator of the book, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
- Mr. Bert Bratt - personnel manager
- Mr. Twimble - head of the mail room for 25 years
- Smitty - Rosemary's best friend and fellow secretary
- Mr. Milton Gatch - head of the plans and systems department
- Miss Krumholtz - secretary to Mr. Gatch
- Mr. Benjamin Burton Daniel Ovington - prospective head of the advertising department referred to as
BBDO
- Mr. Wally Womper - chairman of the board, usually played by the same actor as Twimble
- Multiple executives and secretaries with singing/dancing skills
**To schedule your audition appointment, e-mail Jeffrey Bruce at
jeffreybruce122@gmail.com indicating the role you are interested in and your preferred audition date**
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