<div dir="ltr">Fort Salem Theater announces auditions
for THE MUSIC MAN<br>
Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 7:00PM-9:00PM<br><div>
Dance & Callbacks, by invitation: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 |
5:30PM-10:30PM</div><div><br></div><div><img src="cid:ii_kwtoedc80" alt="Screen Shot 2021-12-05 at 3.06.42 PM.png" style="margin-right: 0px;" width="194" height="301"><br></div>
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To schedule an audition appointment, please visit: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948adad29a3f94-auditions4" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948adad29a3f94-auditions4</a>. <br><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Directed and choreographed by <b>Harry Turpin</b><br>
Music Directed by <b>John Norine Jr.</b><br><br><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please prepare approximately 1-minute of music in the style
of the show. Singing from the show is welcome, but not required. An accompanist
will be provided – no prerecorded tracks, please. Be prepared to read from the
script and/or dance, if requested. <br>
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Actors must be able to provide proof of completed COVID vaccination 2 weeks
prior to the start of rehearsals. A COVID compliance officer will be present at
auditions.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All roles are currently available and are open to actors of
all ethnicities and gender identities.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Each actor will receive a minimum of
two complimentary tickets. Travel and stipends are not available at this time.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span><u>Rehearsal details:</u><br>
Rehearsals will begin on or around Monday, January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2022.
Rehearsals will typically be Sundays-Thursday from 7PM-10PM. Actors will only
be called to rehearsals as necessary and will not be required to attend daily
until tech week, starting March 6<sup>th</sup>. When possible, child roles will
be released early.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span><u>Performance dates:</u> <br>
Friday, March 11 @ 7:30PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Saturday, March 12 @ 7:30PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Sunday, March 13 @ 2:00PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Friday, March 18 @ 7:30PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Saturday, March 19 @ 7:30PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>Sunday, March 20 @ 2:00PM<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span>An additional weekend (March 25-27) to
be determined. </span><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><br>Character
breakdown: <br><br><span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Harold
Hill</b> (adult, male identifying) - <i>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.</i> <u>Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal
range bottom: Ab2<br><br></u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Marcellus Washburn</b> (adult, male identifying) - <i>Harold's
chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying
to settle down.</i> <u>Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: G2<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Mayor Shinn</b> (adult 50+, male identifying) -<i> A
blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly
married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill. </i><u>Any voice
type.<span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i><br>
</i><b>Ewart Dunlop </b>(adult, male identifying)<b> - </b><i>A member of the
quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude
Dunlop.</i> <u>Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: F3</u><b><span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Oliver Hix</b> (adult, male identifying) - <i>A baritone
in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix. </i><u>Vocal
range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: B2</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<b>Jacey Squires</b> (adult, male identifying) - <i>The highest tenor in the
quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.</i> <u>Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range
bottom: C3</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<b>Olin Britt</b> (adult, male identifying) - <i>A citizen of River City and
the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.</i> <u>Vocal range top: C4 | Vocal
range bottom: F2</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Tommy Djilas</b> (late teen, male identifying) <i>An
attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting
Zaneeta. </i><u>Any voice type.</u><i><br>
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</i><b>Winthrop Paroo</b> (stage age 8-12, male identifying) - <i>Marian's baby
brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and
the marching band.</i> <u>Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: C4</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i><span> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Charlie Cowell</b> (adult, male identifying)- <i>A
traveling salesman who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to
prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.</i><u> Any voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Marian Paroo</b> (adult, female identifying) - <i>The
small town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who
eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.</i> <u>Vocal range top: A5
| Vocal range bottom: G3</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Mrs. Paroo</b> (adult, female identifying) - <i>Cheerful
and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. </i><u>Vocal
range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: Ab3</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Amaryllis</b> (stage age 8-12, female identifying) - <i>A
slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo. </i><u>Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal
range bottom: C4</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn</b> (adult, female identifying)
- <i>Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble
keeping her opinions to herself.</i> <u>Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range
bottom: D4</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Zaneeta Shinn</b> (teen, female identifying) - <i>The
Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing.
Appears to be daffy at times. </i><u>Any voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<b>Alma Hix</b> (adult, female identifying) - <i>A "Pick-a-Little
Lady" married to Oliver Hix. </i><u>Any voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Maud Dunlop</b> (adult, female identifying) - <i>A
"Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Ewart Dunlop. </i><u>Any voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Ethel Toffelmier</b> (adult, female identifying) <i>- A
comical "Pick-a-Little Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. </i><u>Any
voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Mrs. Squires</b> (adult, female identifying) <i>A
"Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Jacey Squires.</i> <u>Any voice type.</u><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Youth Ensemble – </b><i>Singers, dancers, and actors of
all ages, genders, physical types</i>. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Teen Ensemble - </b><i>Singers, dancers, and actors of
all ages, genders, physical types</i>.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Adult Ensemble - </b><i>Singers, dancers, and actors of
all ages, genders, physical types</i>.</p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></span><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)"><b><font size="4">Kyle West </font></b><font size="4"><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">(he/him)</span></font></font><b><font size="4"><br></font></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><font size="4">Executive & Artistic Director, <span style="color:rgb(61,133,198)">Fort Salem Theater</span></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)"><b>A:</b></span> 11 E. Broadway | Salem, NY 12865 (mail to: PO Box 10 | Salem, NY 12865)<br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)">M:</span></b> 508-292-1497 <b><span style="color:rgb(111,168,220)">E:</span></b> <a href="http://goog_65929712" target="_blank">Kyle</a><a href="http://@FortSalem.com" target="_blank">@FortSalem.com </a><br></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortSalemTheater" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kylechristopherwest/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="http://www.FortSalem.com" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://eepurl.com/haOL2H" target="_blank">Sign Up For Our Mailing List</a></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.FortSalem.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"></span></span></a></span></span></div></div></div></div>