[Capdist-auditions] ANYONE CAN WHISTLE--NOT SO COMMON PLAYERS-Come help fill the "COOKIE JAR"!

[Sally Burke]

> Still need 2 guys/2gals --age 20-40 for ensemble/small parts.  
> Strong singing voices needed.
 Come Monday, Jan 24th if interested or call--
 Tom Heckert, Director--877-6777; 421-7785 ©
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>>>>>> Not So Common Players
>>>>>> Anyone Can Whistle, area premiere
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>>>>>> Audition Notice
>>>>>> January 24th at the Not So Common Players
>>>>>> Storefront Location (next to Toys ʻR Us--Hannaford Plaza,
>>>>>> Clifton Park)
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>>>>>> Performances Shen HS East Little Theater (Moe Road
>>>>>> Entrance)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Performance Dates:--April 29, 30 , May 1 and May 5, 6, 7, 8—2011
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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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