Young Talent Wanted for Audition "The Music Man"
Seeking young talent for auditions for The Music Man! Check out the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Traveling con man Harold Hill arrives in River City, ready to fleece unsuspecting locals with sales of uniforms and musical instruments as he falsely promises to start a band. But the unexpected happens when Harold falls in love with librarian Marian Paroo. Will he experience a change of heart and ultimate redemption before it’s too late? Additional info: Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc. Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist. *For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length. The production of “The Music Man” opens Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through August 17, 2025. Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on August 14, 2025. If you are interested please apply.
24 roles
Leading man, charismatic and charming, good actor, strong singer/mover. Tap dancing skills are a plus
Leading lady, excellent voice, strong actress, strong dancer, confident. Tap dancing skills are a plus
Character actor, comic timing, sings and dances. Tap dancing skills are a plus
Mother to Marian and Winthrop, good actress, singer, capable of Irish brogue
Character actor, comic timing. Sings with ensemble
Character actress, comic timing, good singer, moves well
Baritone: E – F sharp
Baritone: E – High F sharp
Tenor: B – High A
Bass: A – High D
Character actor, strong speaking voice. Sings with ensemble
Character actress, good singer and moves well. Tap dancing skills a plus
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to three of Quartet men All: D – High D
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to three of Quartet men All: D – High D
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to three of Quartet men All: D – High D
(MAY DOUBLE WITH TRAIN CONDUCTOR) – Character actor; sings with ensemble
Sing and/or dance.
Handsome, teen heartthrob, good actor and strong dancer, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus
Excellent dancer, Mayor’s daughter, love interest to Tommy, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus
Sing, and/or dance
Young, shy son to Mrs. Paroo/brother to Marian, capable of lisp, sings and dances. Must have unchanged voice.
Good actress, same size/age as Winthrop or slightly older/taller, slightly bratty , sings and dances
Good singer, Mayor’s younger daughter.
Sing and dance.
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