[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
>>> 
>>> 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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