THE MUSIC MAN and BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - Paradise Theatre Non Equity Auditions

THE MUSIC MAN, BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE in TEXAS
March 11th, 1-3pm
(Some parts have already been cast)
Email for appointment time: vrichards@paradisetheatre.org
Vicki Richards: Artistic Director

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Please prepare a 1 minute Broadway song & 1 minute monologue
ALL TALENT WELCOME!
We need ages 5 and up for The Music Man
We are located at
3114 Judson St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

We are a non-profit Community Theatre serving the greater Gig Harbor area

The Music Man: runs June 15-July 7.
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: runs August 3- 25.

Character Breakdown- THE MUSIC MAN
Charlie Cowell
A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.
Gender: male, Age: 25 to 45

Harold Hill
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. Gender: male, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Shinn
A blustery politician who is all too self-important. Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Gender: male, Age: 50 to 60,

Ewart Dunlop
A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop.
Gender: male, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: F3

Oliver Hix
A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.
Gender: male, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: B2

Jacey Squires
The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Gender: male, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: C3

Olin Britt
A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.
Gender: male, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal range top: C4, Vocal range bottom: F2

Marcellus Washburn
Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Gender: male, Age: 30 to 4, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: G2

Tommy Djilas
An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Gender: male, Age: 15 to 20

Marian Paroo
The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.
Gender: female, Age: 20 to 30, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Paroo
Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: female, Age: 45 to 60, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Amaryllis
A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.
Gender: female, Age: 8 to 12, Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: C4

Winthrop Paroo
Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.
Gender: male, Age: 8 to 12, Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: C4

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Gender: female, Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range top: D, Vocal range bottom: D4

Zaneeta Shinn
The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.
Gender: female, Age: 14 to 18

Alma Hix
A Pick-a-Little Lady married to Oliver Hix.
Gender: female, Age: 25 to 45

Maud Dunlop
A Pick-a-Little Lady married to Ewart Dunlop.
Gender: female, Age: 25 to 45

Ethel Toffelmier
A comical Pick-a-Little Lady, and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend.
Gender: female, Age: 25 to 40

Mrs. Squires
A Pick-a-Little Lady married to Jacey Squires.
Gender: female, Age: 25 to 45

Ensemble
Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen

BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Character Breakdown (ensemble parts ages 16+)
Miss Mona:
Must sing, act and move extremely well. Great comedic timing. Headstrong but vulnerable. Ages 35?65. Not a Dolly Parton prototype!

Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd:
Baritone. Crusty old boy Texan with a sensitive side. Commands attention and respect but is a fair and just man.

Angel: Singer/Dancer with big belt. Hard Texas working girl exterior, gentle nurturing interior.
Shy/Melvin P. Thorpe Singer:
Strong singer/actor. Innocent, fresh off the farm.

Jewel: Looking for Gospel/Motown type singer that can stop the show.

Melvin P. Thorpe/Farmer:
Strong actor/singer with comic/character skills. Must move fairly well.
Mayor Ruphus Poindexter/Senator Wingwoah:
Comedic/character actor.

The Governor:
Comic actor who moves well and preferably taps.

ACTOR/SINGER/DANCER
Beatrice/ Girl #1/ Imogene Charlene
SINGER/DANCER
Ginger/ Girl #2
SINGER/DANCER
Taddy Joe/ Girl #3
SINGER/DANCER
Linda Lou/ Choir/ Melvin P. Thorpe Singer
ACTOR/SINGER (BIG BELT)/DANCER
Doatsy Mae/ Choir/ Melvin P. Thorpe Singer
SINGER/DANCER
Ruby Rae/ Choir/ Melvin P. Thorpe Singer/ Reporter
SINGER/DANCER
Dawn/ Assistant To Mr. Thorpe
SINGER/DANCER
Miss Wulla Jean/ Durla
ACTOR/SINGER/DANCER
Edsel Mackey/ Dogette/ Aggie
SINGER/DANCER
Slick Dude/ Melvin P. Thorpe Singer/ Aggie
SINGER/DANCER
Cowboy/ Choir/ Aggie
SINGER/DANCER
Cowboy/ Dogette/ Aggie/ Reporter
SINGER/DANCER
Cowboy/ Dogette/ Aggie/ Reporter
SINGER/DANCER
Cowboy/ Dogette/ Aggie/ Reporter
ACTOR/SINGER
Choir/ Young Cowboy/ Soundman
ACTOR/SINGER
CJ Scruggs/ Traveling Salesman
SINGER/DANCER
Shy Kid/ Melvin P. Thorpe Singer/ Aggie