[Capdist-auditions] ANYONE CAN WHISTLE--NOT SO COMMON PLAYERS---AUDITIONS

[Sally Burke]

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>> Not So Common Players
>> Anyone Can Whistle, area premiere
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>> Audition Notice
>> January 12th and 13th at the Not So Common Players
>> Storefront Location (next to Toys ʻR Us--Hannaford Plaza,
>> Clifton Park)
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>> Registration at 6:30 PM
>> Performances Shen HS East Little Theater (Moe Road
>> Entrance)
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>> Performance Dates:--April 29, 30 , May 1 and May 5, 6, 7, 8—2011
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>> 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.
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>> 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
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>> 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
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>> Sally Burke, Producer
>> 526-5648 (cell)
>> 877-5648 (home)
>> jburke6 at nycap.rr.com
>> Not So Common Players
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