[Capdist-auditions] SLOC audition notice for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

[Jill Ross]

Schenectady Light Opera Company will hold auditions January 30 and 31, for
its Spring production of *“How to Succeed In Business Without Really
Trying.”* This Tony-Award winning show has music by  Frank Loesser
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Loesser> and book by Abe Burrows
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abe_Burrows>, Jack Weinstock
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Weinstock>, and Willie Gilbert
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Gilbert>, and is based on Shepherd
Mead <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd_Mead>'s 1952 book of the same
name
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Succeed_in_Business_Without_Really_Trying>.
The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help
of the book *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*, rises from
window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.



*Audition dates:  January 30 & 31, sign in at 6:30 pm. Ages 16 and up,
please.*

Callbacks (by invitation only):  February 1 at 6:30 pm.



Those auditioning should prepare a memorized 32 bars from a Broadway
musical appropriate for the show. Please bring sheet music in your own key.
An accompanist will be provided.



There will also be a dance audition, and a separate tap audition. Bring
your tap shoes and show your stuff!



*Performance Dates:  runs two weekends, May 5-7 and May 11-14, 2017.*

*             Thursday-Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.*

All performances will be held at the Schenectady Light Opera Company,
located at 427 Franklin St, Schenectady New York 12305.



Director:  Michael Camelo

Music Director:  Adrienne Sherman

Choreographer:  Trish Dembling

Producers:  Amy Clark & Jill Ross



This show has a highly utilized ensemble of singers and dancers.



*Character Breakdown*

*J. Pierrepont Finch*

Our story's protagonist. An irrepressible, clear-eyed, almost puckish hero,
he is a window washer who applies for a job at the World Wide Wicket
Company and attempts to climb the 'ladder of success.'

Age: 18 to 25

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: C3



*Gatch*

A sleazy executive with a penchant for the ladies.

Age: 40 to 60









*J.b. Biggley*

The stuffed-shirt, philandering President of World Wide Wicket. Beneath his
ruthless exterior, he is a college lad at heart with a passion for knitting.

Age: 50 to 65

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3



*Rosemary*

A secretary at the company who is more interested in finding a man than
advancing her career. She becomes Finch's love interest.

Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: B4

Vocal range bottom: A3



*Smitty*

A secretary with a painfully dry sense of humor. She is a cynical, working
woman who is on the lookout for a man.

Age: 30 to 40



*Bud Frump*

Biggely's nephew and scheming employee. He is an arrogant sycophant who
tries to advance his career by exploiting his family connections.

Age: 18 to 21

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: C3



*Bratt*

The personnel manager of World Wide Wickets. He is a mature business man.

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: G2

Vocal range bottom: C3



*Miss Jones*

J.B.'s stuffy secretary who is abrupt and tough, but soft and kind to those
who are good to her.

Age: 55 to 65

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3



*Mr. Twimble*

He is a fussy, old-fashioned, yet loyal employee at the company. Supervisor
of the mailroom, he believes his success is due to his lack of ambition and
ability to remain unnoticed.

Age: 60 to 75

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C#3

*Wally Womper*

The company's Chief Executive Officer and a former window-washer.

Age: 55 to 70

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: D3



*Hedy*

A voluptuous, sexually-charged woman adored by all of the men. She may
appear dim-witted, but she knows how to manipulate men to get what she
wants.

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4



*Ensemble*

Scrubwomen, Executives, Secretaries



For additional information, please email the director at m.camelo at aol.com
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