[Capdist-auditions] ANYONE CAN WHISTLE--NOT SO COMMON PLAYERS---AUDITION DATES CHANGED.

[Sally Burke]

Please Note that Audition dates and Performance dates have
changed due to school scheduling problems

Not So Common Players
Anyone Can Whistle, area premiere

Audition Notice
January 12th and 13th at the Not So Common Players
Storefront Location (next to Toys ʻR Us--Hannaford Plaza,
Clifton Park)

Registration at 6:30 PM
Performances Shen HS East Little Theater (Moe Road
Entrance)

Performance Dates:--April 29, 30 , May 1 and May 5, 6, 7, 8—2011

Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway Show Tune and bring sheet music; no a-capella singing;
wear comfortable clothes for a brief movement audition. Accompanist provided.

Synopsis
“A legendary cult show, this wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical satire points ahead to Stephen
Sondheim's groundbreaking work in the 1970s even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in the musical theatre's
"golden age."
An absurdist fantasy by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim (two of the authors of "West Side Story" and
"Gypsy") "Anyone Can Whistle" tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her
bankrupt town (through the resulting pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse out to
expose the fraud and the easy-going doctor determined to enjoy the chaos it brings. In the end, the show
delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society-but not before
aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!
With its circus-like atmosphere, "Anyone Can Whistle" features plenty of memorable, lovably cartoonish roles
of all sizes. The dazzling, melodic Broadway-style score overflows with the youthful energy of experimentation,
consisting of one showstopper after another, including two extensive ballets which provide opportunities for
some inspired choreography”. (From the MTI Licensing page.)

Musical Numbers:
1. Overture
2. I'm Like the Bluebird
3. Me and My Town
4. Miracle Song
5. Simple
6. A-1 March
7. Come Play Wiz Me
8. Anyone Can Whistle
9. A Parade in Town
10. Everybody Says Don't
11. I've Got You to Lean On
12. See What It Gets You
13. The Cookie Chase
14. With So Little to Be Sure Of
15. Finale
Additional Songs
1. The Lame, the Halt, and the Blind
2. The Natives are Restless
3. A Hero is Coming
4. There Won't Be Trumpets
5. There's Always a Woman

ANYONE CAN WHISTLE—CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Fay Apple – Aged 20’s to 30’s. Head nurse from the Cookie Jar – the local insane asylum. Strong, resourceful and
vulnerable. Protective of her charges, she brings them to the “miracle” for the “cure” but when turned away, he wrath to
expose the fraud is released.
Cora Hoover Hopper – Aged 30’s to 50’s Mayoress of a dying town and desperately needs a miracle to save her and her
town – so one is invented. Self-centered, egotistical, and willing to go to any lengths to keep her status and position.
J. Bowden Hapgood – Aged 30’s to 40’s. Handsome and distinguished “Doctor” who arrives on the scene to help sort
out the sane from the insane – does he know what he is doing? Charismatic, adventurous and always pushing authority to
its limit.
Comptroller Schub --Aged 30’s to 50’s. Crony to Cora and her secret boyfriend. Devious and underhanded, invents a
miracle to save Cora and the town. Usually always seen with Cooley and Magruder.
Treasurer Cooley--Aged 30’s to 50’s. Crony to Cora and potential suitor. Usually always seen with Schub and
Magruder.
Chief of Police Magruder--Aged 30’s to 50’s. Crony to Cora and potential suitor. Usually always seen with Cooley and
Schub.
ENSEMBLE – the following roles will be cast from the ensemble. All ensemble members must sing and move well:
Cora’s Boys – Age 20’s to 30’s - Four guys who always appear with Cora and act as her backup singers and
dances.
Mrs. Schroeder-- 20’s and up – Baby Joan’s mother. Uses her daughter as an oracle of the miracle. Two very
funny scenes.
Baby Joan – Teens or younger. Oracle for the miracle. One good bit.
Dr. Detmold – Any age. Insane asylum doctor who creates the misunderstanding that drives the res of the plays
action.
George – Any age -Large solo in the cookie jar scene. Married man who has done everything expected of him –
married and voted for the correct winning candidate every time.
John and June – Any age. Large solo in the cookie jar scene. Couple who can’t get married because John is the
Secretary for June and doesn’t make enough money.
Martin – Any age - solo in the cookie jar scene. 60’s cool cat kinda guy. Laidback and mellow.
Numerous other small speaking and singing roles also.
Contact:
Tom Heckert, Director
877-6777; 421-7785 ©
tomh823 at aol.com

Sally Burke, Producer
526-5648 (cell)
877-5648 (home)
jburke6 at nycap.rr.com
Not So Common Players
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