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THE MUSIC MAN
Directed by Liz Parker
Music Direction by Kent Britton
Choreography by Christina Muñoz Madsen
Performance Dates August 4-13


The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

AUDITIONS: April 29, 2023
CALL BACKS: April 30, 2023

The Music Man is presented in part by Johnny Passmore- Realtor, Coldwell Banker RPM Group​, Haynes Ace Hardware and the Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

SEEKING A DIVERSE CAST FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES. CHARACTER AGES LISTED ARE GUIDELINES ONLY. IF YOU'RE NOT THAT AGE, BUT CAN PLAY THAT AGE, PLEASE AUDITION! ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE.
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ADULT ROLES

HAROLD HILL: 25-45
Leading man, charismatic and charming, good actor, strong singer/mover. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MARIAN PAROO: 25-35
Leading lady, excellent voice, strong actress, strong dancer, confident. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MARCELLUS WASHBURN: 25-45
Character actor, comic timing, sings and dances. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MRS. PAROO: 45-55
Mother to Marian and Winthrop, good actress, singer, capable of Irish brogue

MAYOR SHINN: 40+
Character actor, comic timing. Sings with ensemble

EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN: 30-55
Character actress, comic timing, good singer, moves well

THE BARBERSHOP QUARTET: 25+
EWART DUNLOP, OLIVER HIX, JACEY SQUIRES, OLIN BRITT
Important singing roles, capable of holding harmonies, character acting
Olin–Bass: A – High D
Oliver–Baritone: E – High F sharp
Ewart–Baritone: E – F sharp
Jacey–Tenor: B – High A

CHARLIE COWELLL: 25-45
Character actor, strong speaking voice. Sings with ensemble

ETHEL TOFFELMIER: 25+
Character actress, good singer and moves well. Tap dancing skills a plus

ALMA HIX, MAUD DUNLOP, MRS. SQUIRES: 25+
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to three of Quartet men
All: D – High D


CONSTABLE LOCKE (MAY DOUBLE WITH TRAIN CONDUCTOR) –
Character actor; sings with ensemble

ADULT ENSEMBLE: All Ages
Men and Women. Sing and/or dance
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​TEEN ROLES

TOMMY DJILAS: 15-20
Handsome, teen heartthrob, good actor and strong dancer, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus

ZANEETA SHINN: 14-18
Excellent dancer, Mayor’s daughter, love interest to Tommy, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus

TEEN ENSEMBLE: 15+
Boys and Girls. Sing, and/or dance
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CHILDREN'S ROLES

WINTHROP PAROO: 8-12
Young, shy son to Mrs. Paroo/brother to Marian, capable of lisp, sings and dances. Must have unchanged voice.

AMARYLLIS: 8-14
Good actress, same size/age as Winthrop or slightly older/taller, slightly bratty , sings and dances

GRACIE SHINN: 10-13
Good singer, Mayor’s younger daughter

CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLE: 8-15
Boys and Girls. Sing and dance
Red Curtain        913 W Oak Street        Conway, AR 72032        501-499-9776        info@redcurtaintheatre.com
  • About
    • Who's Who
    • Contact Us
  • THEATRE
    • Aladdin Kids
    • The Little Mermaid Jr
    • Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming
    • Seussical Jr
    • The Music Man
    • The Jungle Book Kids
    • Shrek the Musical Jr
    • The Rocky Horror Show
    • Elf Jr
  • DANCE
  • STUDIO
    • Services
    • Instructors
    • Coaching Terms and Conditions
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