
MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN AUDITIONS
Audition Dates: September 19 & 20, 2023. 6:30-9:30pm*
*We want to allow actors under 18 years old to audition in the first hour (6:30-7:30pm) but understand if others need to use this time.
Callbacks Date: September 23, 2023. 1:00-4:00pm
Show Dates: November 30 – December 17, 2023
Directed by Douglas Berlon
Co-Produced by Forrest Fairley & Tom Peters
Music and Vocal Direction by Alan Masters
Choreography by Molly Sexton
Stage Management by Jill Rothmeeler
Celebrate the 4th of July in December by auditioning for this classic, family friendly musical!
We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters require that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.
Auditions will consist of three parts:
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Cold readings from the script (if auditioning for characters with more than 10 lines)
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Music: 16 bars of character appropriate song in the style of the show (please make sure to have sheet music in your correct key at auditions).
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Dance: A dance combo audition
What to Bring:
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Resume
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Headshot
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List of Conflicts between October 2 - November 29
Characters/Playing Age/Vocal Range:
Harold Hill 35-50 F4-Ab2 (Bass-Baritone)
Marion Paroo 30-45 A5-G3 (Soprano)
Marcellus Washburn 30-50 A4-G2 (Tenor)
Ethel Toffelmier 25-50 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Mrs. Paroo 50-70 Eb5-Ab3 (Mezzo-Soprano)
Winthrop Paroo 8-12 Eb5-C4 (Tenor, Treble/Boy Soprano)
Mayor Shinn 50-70 Spoken
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn 40-60 D5-D4 (Alto)
Zaneeta Shinn 14-18 Spoken
Gracie Shinn 10-14 Mezzo-Soprano
Ewart Dunlop 25-50 F5-F3 (Tenor)
Maud Dunlop 25-50 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Oliver Hix 25-50 F4-B2 (Baritone)
Alma Hix 25-50 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Jacey Squires 25-50 C5-C3 (Highest Tenor)
Mrs. Squires 25-50 Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Olin Britt 25-50 C4-F2 (Bass)
Tommy Djilas15-20 Spoken
Amaryllis 8-12 E5-C4 (Mezzo-Soprano)
Charlie Cowell 35-50 Spoken
Constable Locke 35-60 Spoken
Train Conductor 35-70 Spoken