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A UDITIONS FOR ARTS CENTER PRODUCTION OF
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is holding Equity Performer (Principal/Chorus) Auditions for “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” on Sunday, February 12, from 11:00AM – 6:00PM.at the Arts Center, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928.
The show will be directed and choreographed by DJ Salisbury, well known to Arts Center audiences, with Musical Direction by Fred Willard. (Music & Lyrics: Frank Loesser. Book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert.)
For an appointment, call Gail Ragland at 843/686-3945 x236 or e-mail gragland@artshhi.com . Leave name, number and choice of audition times. Times will be confirmed by phone. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.
Please prepare a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is welcome. Bring sheet music; accompanist provide. Dance callbacks will be held on at 6PM on Sunday, February 12.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Rehearsals begin on April 3 and performances run from April 25 - May 27, 2012. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances.
Auditions are by appointment only. A monitor is not provided. Character descriptions below.
Seeking roles/chorus positions:
J. Pierrepont Finch: Early to mid 20s. Ambitious and eager to climb the corporate ladder, the clever young businessman is fresh-faced but wily, with mischievous charm. High baritone or tenor.
J B Biggley: 40s–60s. Gruff and a bit blithering – struggles to appear in control. Lusts after the bombshell Hedy La Rue. Character baritone with the hidden soul of a crooner.
Bud Frump: 20–30s. Boss’s conniving nephew. Will do anything to get a promotion. Jealous of anyone who threatens to stand in his way, particularly Finch. High baritone or tenor with a commanding G. Excellent physical comedian.
Twimble / Whomper: One actor plays both, 45-60. Twimble: Head of the mailroom at World Wide Wickets for 25 years; consummate “company man”. Whomper: The BIG BOSS. Self-made man. No nonsense or pretense. MId range baritone.
Bert Bratt: 30s-50s. Director of Personnel at World Wide Wickets – middle-management executive. “Yes-man” to the Boss; will do pretty much anything to stay in good favor with upper management. Character bass or baritone.
Rosemary: Early 20s. Secretary at the World Wide Wicket Co. Good-natured and sweet, but also smart and direct – knows what she wants, and goes after it. Natural middle-range chest or mix to D.
Hedy La Rue: 30s. Cunning bombshell. Gorgeous woman who uses her looks and sexuality to get what she wants. Mezzo.
Miss Jones: 40s–50s. The head secretary. Tyrant who relishes her limited authority and lords it over the other employees. Character soprano and/or high belty mix.
Smitty: Early 30s. Secretary at World Wide Wickets. Wisecracking and worldly. Sings where she speaks – alto with strong, traditional belt to Bb/C.
Ensemble Dancer/Singers (M/F):
Excellent dancer/singers. Age range of female characters: 20s – early 30s; age range of male characters: 20s-30s. May cover principals (see above).
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