4.17.2009

Brunswick Little Theatre Auditions - Music Man

Music Man Auditions will be held May 31st at 3:00 pm and June 1st at 7:00 pm at Building F on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Callbacks, as needed, will be held June 2nd and 3rd. A song and a brief movement sequence will be taught; anyone wishing to be considered for a solo singing part is asked to prepare an additional song. Please note: the roles of the School Board Members (Barbershop Quartet) have already been cast. Readings will be taken from the script as needed. The whole family is invited to audition. Rehearsals will begin June 7th.

performance dates are August 7-9 and 14-16 at on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Please directors Katie and Mark Deese with any questions or call 910-352-0510. We look forward to seeing you there!

SONG LIST

"Rock Island"
"Iowa Stubborn"
"Ya Got Trouble"
"Good Night My Someone"
"Seventy-Six Trombones"
"Sincere"
"The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl"
"Pickalittle/ Good Night, Ladies"
"Marian The Librarian"
"My White Knight"
"Wells Fargo Wagon"
"It's You"
"Shipoopi"
"Lida Rose"
"Will I Ever Tell You"
"Gary, Indiana"
"Till There Was You"


CHARACTERS

Professor Harold Hill – 35-55 - a dynamic con man, baritone (A flat - high F)
     sings - "Ya Got Trouble", reprise of "Ya Got Trouble"; "76 Trombones"; "Sadder But Wiser Girl"; "Marian Librarian"; one verse of "Till There Was You"; reprise of "76 Trombones/Goodnight My Someone"; reprise of "Till There Was You"


Marian Paroo – 25-45 - a stuffy soprano (low G - high A)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So"; "Goodnight My Someone"; "My White Knight"; "Will I Ever Tell You"; a few lines at the end of "Gary Indiana"; "Till There Was You"; reprise of "76 Trombones/Goodnight My Someone"


Winthrop – 8-12 - Marian's lisping baby brother, alto (C - E flat)
     sings - as part of chorus for "76 Trombones"; a solo section of "Wells Fargo Wagon"; "Gary Indiana"


Mrs. Paroo – 45-65 - Marian's Irish mom, mezzo (A flat - E flat)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So"; as part of chorus for "76 Trombones" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"; a few lines at the end of "Gary Indiana"


Mayor Shinn – 45-70 - a blustery politician (non-singing)
     may sing (if able) as part of chorus for "Iowa Stubborn" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"


Eulalie – 35-65 - his peacock wife; alto (D - D)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; has lines in "Pickalittle" and reprise of "Pickalittle"


Pickalittle Ladies – 30-50 - Eulalie's four gossipy friends
     sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Pickalittle"; with chorus in "Wells Fargo Wagon"; reprise of "Pickalittle"


Marcellus – 25-45 - Harold's chummy friend; tenor (G - high A)
     sings - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; one harmony line in "Sadder But Wiser Girl"; "Shipoopi"


Amaryllis – 8-12 - Marian's young piano student, alto (C - E)
     sings - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; sings ending of "Goodnight My Someone"; with chorus in "76 Trombones" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"


Tommy – 15-20 - the town badboy - featured dancer
     sings (if able) - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones", "Wells Fargo Wagon" and "Shipoopi"


Zaneeta – 15-20 - the mayor's daffy daughter – featured dancer

sings (if able) - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones", "Wells Fargo Wagon" and "Shipoopi"


Eight traveling salesmen – varying ages - perform "Rock Island"


Charlie Cowell – 30-50 - a rival salesman - performs in "Rock Island"


Constable Locke – 25-65 - a few speaking lines


Assorted townspeople – varying ages – several solo singing and spoken lines available - sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"

Assorted children – varying ages – several solo singing and spoken lines available - sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones"  and "Wells Fargo Wagon" 

Again, we look forward to seeing lots of you at the auditions. If you have further questions, please call or the Director. You may also want to check our website for additional information about our organization. We welcome new members and volunteers!

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