[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for The Music Man at Fort Salem Theater

[Kyle West]

Fort Salem Theater announces auditions for THE MUSIC MAN
Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 7:00PM-9:00PM
Dance & Callbacks, by invitation: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 |
5:30PM-10:30PM

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To schedule an audition appointment, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948adad29a3f94-auditions4.

Directed and choreographed by *Harry Turpin*
Music Directed by *John Norine Jr.*

Please prepare approximately 1-minute of music in the style of the show.
Singing from the show is welcome, but not required. An accompanist will be
provided – no prerecorded tracks, please. Be prepared to read from the
script and/or dance, if requested.

Actors must be able to provide proof of completed COVID vaccination 2 weeks
prior to the start of rehearsals. A COVID compliance officer will be
present at auditions.

All roles are currently available and are open to actors of all ethnicities
and gender identities.

Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Travel and
stipends are not available at this time.



*Rehearsal details:*
Rehearsals will begin on or around Monday, January 31st, 2022. Rehearsals
will typically be Sundays-Thursday from 7PM-10PM. Actors will only be
called to rehearsals as necessary and will not be required to attend daily
until tech week, starting March 6th. When possible, child roles will be
released early.



*Performance dates:*
Friday, March 11 @ 7:30PM

Saturday, March 12 @ 7:30PM

Sunday, March 13 @ 2:00PM

Friday, March 18 @ 7:30PM

Saturday, March 19 @ 7:30PM

Sunday, March 20 @ 2:00PM

An additional weekend (March 25-27) to be determined.




*Character breakdown: *

*Harold Hill* (adult, male identifying) - *Our story's unsuspecting
protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he
eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.*

*Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: Ab2*

*Marcellus Washburn* (adult, male identifying) - *Harold's chummy old
friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to
settle down.*

*Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: G2 *

*Mayor Shinn* (adult 50+, male identifying) -* A blustery politician who is
all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical
of the town rumor mill. **Any voice type.*


*Ewart Dunlop *(adult, male identifying)* - **A member of the quartet
formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude
Dunlop.* *Vocal
range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: F3*



*Oliver Hix* (adult, male identifying) - *A baritone in the quartet formed
by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix. **Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range
bottom: B2*


*Jacey Squires* (adult, male identifying) - *The highest tenor in the
quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.* *Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range
bottom: C3*


*Olin Britt* (adult, male identifying) - *A citizen of River City and the
bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.* *Vocal range top: C4 | Vocal
range bottom: F2*



*Tommy Djilas* (late teen, male identifying) *An attractive, young man from
the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta. **Any voice type.*

*Winthrop Paroo* (stage age 8-12, male identifying) - *Marian's baby
brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill
and the marching band.* *Vocal range top: Eb5 | Vocal range bottom: C4*



*Charlie Cowell* (adult, male identifying)- *A traveling salesman who is on
to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true
con man behind Harold Hill.** Any voice type.*



*Marian Paroo* (adult, female identifying) - *The small town librarian and
music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for
Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.* *Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom:
G3*



*Mrs. Paroo* (adult, female identifying) - *Cheerful and always plotting.
An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. **Vocal range top: Eb5 |
Vocal range bottom: Ab3*



*Amaryllis* (stage age 8-12, female identifying) - *A slightly bratty piano
student of Marion Paroo. **Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: C4*



*Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn* (adult, female identifying) - *Mayor Shinn's
peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her
opinions to herself.* *Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: D4*



*Zaneeta Shinn* (teen, female identifying) - *The Mayor's fresh-faced
daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy
at times. **Any voice type.*


*Alma Hix* (adult, female identifying) - *A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to
Oliver Hix. **Any voice type.*



*Maud Dunlop* (adult, female identifying) - *A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married
to Ewart Dunlop. **Any voice type.*



*Ethel Toffelmier* (adult, female identifying) *- A comical "Pick-a-Little
Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. **Any voice type.*



*Mrs. Squires* (adult, female identifying) *A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married
to Jacey Squires.* *Any voice type.*



*Youth Ensemble – **Singers, dancers, and actors of all ages, genders,
physical types*.



*Teen Ensemble - **Singers, dancers, and actors of all ages, genders,
physical types*.



*Adult Ensemble - **Singers, dancers, and actors of all ages, genders,
physical types*.

*Kyle West *(he/him)
Executive & Artistic Director, Fort Salem Theater
*A:* 11 E. Broadway | Salem, NY 12865 (mail to: PO Box 10 | Salem, NY 12865)
*M:* 508-292-1497 *E:* Kyle <http://goog_65929712>@FortSalem.com
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