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

[Sally Burke]

> 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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