Young Dancers Wanted for "Damn Yankees!" High School Musical
"Damn Yankees!" Musical invites Nathan Hale High School students to audition. Please see the details below. About the project: Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind. Light, fast-paced, and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. So, “Batter up! Hear that call! The time has come for one and all… to play ball.” Additional info: Auditioners should prepare one song from the production available in the attachment. Please dress appropriately so that you can move freely. Be prepared to do choreography; if available, bring jazz shoes. Please download the attachment for details and form. Wednesday, September 18, 2024–Callbacks from 4:15 PM- 6:45 PM - Callbacks by invitation Callbacks will consist of some dance but mostly cold readings from the script as provided by the director. Monday, September 23, 2024 - First Read-through - 4:15 - 7:00 PM. Performances will run November 14 – 17, 2024. If interested, please apply.
28 roles
(Later called Joe Hardy): A middle-aged baseball fanatic, Joe would do anything to help his beloved Washington Senators take the pennant, including selling his soul. In fact, he does strike a deal with the devil, who transforms him into a young slugger who saves the season for the Senators. However, the deal also requires Joe to give up his life, including his beloved wife, Meg. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Joe’s wife, Meg, is devoted and understanding. When Joe disappears, she continues to hope against hope that he will return. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The devil, Applegate, is consumed in this play with winning Joe Boyd's soul and makes a deal with Joe that the play hinges on Joe is transformed into a great baseball player for the Washington Senators in exchange for his soul at the end of the season. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A friend of Meg's and Doris's sister. Outspoken and brash but caring. Very involved in community activities. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
A friend of Meg's. She is slightly quieter and more conservative than her sister but still outspoken. An avid baseball fan very involved in the community. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
The 22-year-old, home run-hitting alter ego of Joe Boyd. He is a good guy who loves that he is living out his dream but deeply misses the life and love he left behind. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A baseball player for the Washington Senators. The brightest and most level-headed of the players. He enjoys his side job of selling insurance—the team's unofficial leader. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
A catcher for the Washington Senators. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. He tries to be a tough guy like Rocky, but he truly is not. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: C3
The luckless team manager. A sort of father figure for the team who proudly defends them. A bit of a loose cannon. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: D4
A baseball player for the Washington Senators. Cocky, but a little bit dopey, too. He's a guy's guy. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4
A probing reporter whose bottom line is a good story for her paper. She is fearless and biting. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3
The owner of the Senators. He believes in Joe and his team. He is a peacekeeper between the press and the team and protects Joe and the boys. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
The Devil's seductress assistant. Sexy and confident. Falls in love with Joe when her usual tricks don't work on him. Though she's done many bad things, she is a good person deep down inside. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
A reporter.
Dance partner for Lola, Fan of the team.
A player for the Washington Senators.
A player for the Washington Senators.
A player for the Washington Senators.
A player for the Washington Senators.
A player for the Washington Senators.
A player for the Washington Senators.
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