You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Musical
Book by Clark Gesner; Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa
Synopsis:
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is a musical tribute to the characters of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip. The brilliance of the comic was the way large life matters were distilled through the lens of children (and dogs!).Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
Director: Janis Arthur
Assistant Director: Ann White
Music Director: Kelley Poche’ Rodriguez
Auditions Details
Dates & Times:
· Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM
· Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Venue: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center - 505 Travis St., Coppell, TX 75019
Details:
Rehearsals
· Rehearsals will begin Sunday, January 5, 2025
· Generally held on weeknights (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
· A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting
· Tech/dress rehearsal week: February 2, 3, 4, 6
Performances
· Performance dates: Feb 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
· Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm
Available Roles
Theatre Coppell seeks diverse performers, including but not limited to, ethnicity, race, color, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, body size, marital status, adults of all ages, religion, beliefs, political affiliations, socioeconomic status, experiences, and any form of disability.
CHARLIE BROWN
(Adult Male) Vocal range: B-flat2 to F4 (or defined as Baritone). He is gentle, loving, insecure. A lovable character with endless determination and hope, but who often fails due to his insecurities, interference from others, and a permanent case of bad luck.
SNOOPY
(Adult Male) Vocal range: C3-A4 (or defined as Tenor). He is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Snoopy is owned and cared for by Charlie Brown, although at times it is not clear who is in charge. He is loyal, dramatic, genuinely happy, and blessed with a rich fantasy life. He is more human-like than dog.
LUCY VAN PELT
(Adult Female) Vocal range: G3 to F#5 (or defined as Mezzo-Soprano). She is bossy, selfish, and a know-it-all. She is not deterred by the fact that her information is often inaccurate. She bullies and belittles others, especially Charlie Brown and Linus. She does have a soft side, which is seen through her love for Schroeder.
LINUS VAN PELT
(Adult Male) Vocal range: B-flat2 to E4 (or defined as Baritone). He is Lucy’s little brother. Linus always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise in the group. He is kind-hearted, caring, and incredibly smart. In contrast to his intellectual maturity is his reliance on his security blanket.
SALLY BROWN
(Adult Female) Vocal range: B3 to A-flat5 (or defined as Soprano). Charlie Brown’s younger sister. She is friendly and sweet but can also be lazy and obsessive. Sally has a “take it easy” approach to life, preferring to slide by while doing as little work as possible. She is hopelessly in love with Linus.
SCHROEDER
(Adult Male) Vocal range: B-flat2 to A-flat4 (or defined as Tenor). He has a precocious skill at playing the piano and an incredible love of classical music and Ludwig van Beethoven. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder, but he refuses her because Beethoven was a lifelong bachelor, and he feels he must emulate every aspect of his idol’s life. He is a close friend of Charlie Brown and is often the first one to come to his defense. (Actor does not need to play the piano.)
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