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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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