The Music Man
AUDITION INFORMATION
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AUDITION DATES:
August 19, 2023 @ 3:00 – Children & Teens Only (Ages approximately 8 – 18)
Winthrop
Amaryllis
Tommy Djlias
Zanteeta Shinn
Gracie Shinn
Girls Ensemble
Boys Ensemble
August 21 & 22, 2023 @ 6:30 – Adults and Call Backs
LOCATION: Actors Guild of Parkersburg Rehearsal Hall
724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
(Enter through the black door on Market Street and go up the stairs to the top floor)
NOTE: Auditions will consist of reading, singing, and dancing from the script and score. Specific scenes and songs will be posted here prior to audition dates. Please check back.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, Nov 10 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 11 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 12 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Nov 17 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 18 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm
Friday, Nov 24 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 25 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 26 @ 2:30 pm
PRODUCTION STAFF:
David Rexroad – Director ([email protected])
Gwen Sour – Assistant Director
Marsha Parsons – Musical Director
Erin Augenstein – Choreographer
Terri Borrelli – Production Assistant
Amy Snider & Tina Withrow – Costumers
Nathan Arnold – Technical Director
Charlie Matthews – Advisor
OVERVIEW:
Con man Harold Hill poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve River City, Iowa townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his speech impediment and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks being caught to win her heart. This all-American classic musical contains such hit songs as: “Till There Was You” and “Seventy-Six Trombones”.
It is rated G for General Audiences.
PRINCIPAL ROLES:
Harold Hill (25-35, Baritone) A con man, traveling as a salesman, who eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Marian Paroo (20-30, Soprano) The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. An attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold. A bit stuck up but curious.
Marcellus Washburn (30-40, Tenor/Baritone) Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Mrs. Paroo (45-60, Mezzo Soprano) Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Winthrop Paroo (8 - 12) Marian’s baby brother. He is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold and the marching band.
Mayor Shinn (50-60) A blustery politician who is all too self-important. Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (40-50, Alto) Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossip and snob. She has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Jacey Squires (25-45) A citizen of River City. The high tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Ewart Dunlop (25-45) A citizen of River City. The second tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Maude Dunlop.
Oliver Hix (25-45) A citizen of River City. The baritone in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Alma Hix.
Olin Britt (25-45) A citizen of River City. The bass in the quartet formed by Harold.
Tommy Djilas (15-20) An attractive young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Zaneeta Shinn (14-18) The mayor’s fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be a bit daffy at times.
Charlie Cowell (25-45) A traveling salesman who is on to Harold’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone that Harold is a con man.
Amaryllis (8-12) A slightly bratty girl who is Marian’s piano student.
Alma Hix (25-45} A “pick-a-little lady” married to Oliver Hix.
Maud Dunlop (25-25) A “pick-a-little lady” married to Ewart Dunlop.
Ethel Toffelmier (25-40) A “pick-a-little lady” and Marcellus’ girlfriend.
Mrs. Squires (25-45) A “pick-a-little lady” married to Jacey Squires.
Gracie Shinn (8-12) Mayor Shinn’s youngest daughter.
ENSEMBLE:
Men (17-60+, All Ranges) Constable Locke, Conductor, Salesmen, River City Townspeople.
Women (17-60+, All Ranges) River City Townspeople.
(Age ranges listed are the character’s age not necessarily the actor’s age)
August 19, 2023 @ 3:00 – Children & Teens Only (Ages approximately 8 – 18)
Winthrop
Amaryllis
Tommy Djlias
Zanteeta Shinn
Gracie Shinn
Girls Ensemble
Boys Ensemble
August 21 & 22, 2023 @ 6:30 – Adults and Call Backs
LOCATION: Actors Guild of Parkersburg Rehearsal Hall
724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
(Enter through the black door on Market Street and go up the stairs to the top floor)
NOTE: Auditions will consist of reading, singing, and dancing from the script and score. Specific scenes and songs will be posted here prior to audition dates. Please check back.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, Nov 10 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 11 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 12 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, Nov 17 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 18 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm
Friday, Nov 24 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 25 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 26 @ 2:30 pm
PRODUCTION STAFF:
David Rexroad – Director ([email protected])
Gwen Sour – Assistant Director
Marsha Parsons – Musical Director
Erin Augenstein – Choreographer
Terri Borrelli – Production Assistant
Amy Snider & Tina Withrow – Costumers
Nathan Arnold – Technical Director
Charlie Matthews – Advisor
OVERVIEW:
Con man Harold Hill poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve River City, Iowa townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving any music lessons. Prim librarian and piano teacher Marian sees through him, but when Harold helps her younger brother overcome his speech impediment and social awkwardness, Marian begins to fall in love with him. He risks being caught to win her heart. This all-American classic musical contains such hit songs as: “Till There Was You” and “Seventy-Six Trombones”.
It is rated G for General Audiences.
PRINCIPAL ROLES:
Harold Hill (25-35, Baritone) A con man, traveling as a salesman, who eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Marian Paroo (20-30, Soprano) The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. An attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold. A bit stuck up but curious.
Marcellus Washburn (30-40, Tenor/Baritone) Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Mrs. Paroo (45-60, Mezzo Soprano) Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Winthrop Paroo (8 - 12) Marian’s baby brother. He is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold and the marching band.
Mayor Shinn (50-60) A blustery politician who is all too self-important. Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (40-50, Alto) Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossip and snob. She has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Jacey Squires (25-45) A citizen of River City. The high tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Ewart Dunlop (25-45) A citizen of River City. The second tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Maude Dunlop.
Oliver Hix (25-45) A citizen of River City. The baritone in the quartet formed by Harold. Married to Alma Hix.
Olin Britt (25-45) A citizen of River City. The bass in the quartet formed by Harold.
Tommy Djilas (15-20) An attractive young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Zaneeta Shinn (14-18) The mayor’s fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be a bit daffy at times.
Charlie Cowell (25-45) A traveling salesman who is on to Harold’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone that Harold is a con man.
Amaryllis (8-12) A slightly bratty girl who is Marian’s piano student.
Alma Hix (25-45} A “pick-a-little lady” married to Oliver Hix.
Maud Dunlop (25-25) A “pick-a-little lady” married to Ewart Dunlop.
Ethel Toffelmier (25-40) A “pick-a-little lady” and Marcellus’ girlfriend.
Mrs. Squires (25-45) A “pick-a-little lady” married to Jacey Squires.
Gracie Shinn (8-12) Mayor Shinn’s youngest daughter.
ENSEMBLE:
Men (17-60+, All Ranges) Constable Locke, Conductor, Salesmen, River City Townspeople.
Women (17-60+, All Ranges) River City Townspeople.
(Age ranges listed are the character’s age not necessarily the actor’s age)