Rehearsals: Rehearsals are scheduled to begin mid June and will run on weeknights and at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) to start. No one should be absent from any rehearsal starting mid-August onwards.
General Requirements: A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Please prepare an excerpt of a song (16-32 bars) not from THE MUSIC MAN that best represents your voice and bring sheet music for the accompanist in the proper key. A contemporary Broadway or pop genre song is preferred but not required. No a cappella or recorded music auditions please. Auditioners also should dress comfortably and be prepared to learn a brief dance routine. NO ROLES HAVE BEEN PRE-CAST; ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
If cast, all minors will be required to become a BCP Junior Member for $5.00. All non-member adults will be required to become a BCP Associate Member for $48.00.
Callbacks will include readings from the script and singing a song from the show.
Barbershop Quartet Requirements: We are seeking individuals or pre-established groups for the barbershop quartet. Individuals, be prepared to perform 30 seconds to 1 minute of a song, as well as harmonize in a group. Pre-established quartets should be prepared to sing one slow and one quick song together. All auditioners will be asked to sing “Sincere” from THE MUSIC MAN in a group and stay for a short reading.
Character Breakdown:
Men (various ages)
Marcellus Washburn - Harold's chummy friend, G - High A, Tenor
Harold Hill - A dynamic con man, A flat –High F, Baritone
Mayor George Shinn – A blustery, pompous politician
Quartet: Ewart Dunlop, Oliver Hix, Jacey Squires, Olin Britt – Four judgmental school board members
Charlie Cowell – A rival salesman
Constable Locke – The town sheriff
Conductor
Women (various ages)
Marian Paroo – Stuffy, "stuck-up", town librarian and music teacher, Low G - High A, Soprano
Mrs. Paroo – Marian's Irish mom, A flat - E flat, Mezzo-Soprano
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn – Mayor Shinn's wife, D –D, Alto
Ethel Toffelmier (pick-a-little ladies core group) – The "pianola" girl
Alma Hix (pick-a-little ladies core group) – Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Maud Dunlop (pick-a-little ladies core group) –Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Mrs. Squires (pick-a-little ladies core group) –Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Male Teens to Early Twenties
Tommy Djilas – The town "bad" boy
Female Teens to Early Twenties
Zaneeta Shinn – The mayor's oldest daughter
Gracie Shinn – The mayor’s youngest daughter
Child 6-10 (or must be able to play young)
MIGHT BE DOUBLECAST WITH ALTERNATING PERFORMANCES
Withrop Paroo – Marian's lisping baby brother, C - E flat, Alto
Amaryllis – Marian's young piano student, C –E, Alto
Ensemble (various ages)
Adults, teens and children to play townspeople, traveling salesmen, newspaper readers, Wa Tan Ye girls, boys' band
NOTE: Children under 12 will not be cast without an adult or guardian staying with them during every rehearsal.
For more information contact Larry Landsman at LL1157@aol.com.
General Requirements: A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required. Please prepare an excerpt of a song (16-32 bars) not from THE MUSIC MAN that best represents your voice and bring sheet music for the accompanist in the proper key. A contemporary Broadway or pop genre song is preferred but not required. No a cappella or recorded music auditions please. Auditioners also should dress comfortably and be prepared to learn a brief dance routine. NO ROLES HAVE BEEN PRE-CAST; ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
If cast, all minors will be required to become a BCP Junior Member for $5.00. All non-member adults will be required to become a BCP Associate Member for $48.00.
Callbacks will include readings from the script and singing a song from the show.
Barbershop Quartet Requirements: We are seeking individuals or pre-established groups for the barbershop quartet. Individuals, be prepared to perform 30 seconds to 1 minute of a song, as well as harmonize in a group. Pre-established quartets should be prepared to sing one slow and one quick song together. All auditioners will be asked to sing “Sincere” from THE MUSIC MAN in a group and stay for a short reading.
Character Breakdown:
Men (various ages)
Marcellus Washburn - Harold's chummy friend, G - High A, Tenor
Harold Hill - A dynamic con man, A flat –High F, Baritone
Mayor George Shinn – A blustery, pompous politician
Quartet: Ewart Dunlop, Oliver Hix, Jacey Squires, Olin Britt – Four judgmental school board members
Charlie Cowell – A rival salesman
Constable Locke – The town sheriff
Conductor
Women (various ages)
Marian Paroo – Stuffy, "stuck-up", town librarian and music teacher, Low G - High A, Soprano
Mrs. Paroo – Marian's Irish mom, A flat - E flat, Mezzo-Soprano
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn – Mayor Shinn's wife, D –D, Alto
Ethel Toffelmier (pick-a-little ladies core group) – The "pianola" girl
Alma Hix (pick-a-little ladies core group) – Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Maud Dunlop (pick-a-little ladies core group) –Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Mrs. Squires (pick-a-little ladies core group) –Gossipy wife of a Quartet member
Male Teens to Early Twenties
Tommy Djilas – The town "bad" boy
Female Teens to Early Twenties
Zaneeta Shinn – The mayor's oldest daughter
Gracie Shinn – The mayor’s youngest daughter
Child 6-10 (or must be able to play young)
MIGHT BE DOUBLECAST WITH ALTERNATING PERFORMANCES
Withrop Paroo – Marian's lisping baby brother, C - E flat, Alto
Amaryllis – Marian's young piano student, C –E, Alto
Ensemble (various ages)
Adults, teens and children to play townspeople, traveling salesmen, newspaper readers, Wa Tan Ye girls, boys' band
NOTE: Children under 12 will not be cast without an adult or guardian staying with them during every rehearsal.
For more information contact Larry Landsman at LL1157@aol.com.