Auditions for CRAZY FOR YOU at Davidson Community Players

Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its June 2012 production of the Gershwin classic, CRAZY FOR YOU.

This high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin musictells the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Got Rhythm, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm and Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm.

The production will be directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, with musical direction by John Smith and choreography by Emily Hunter and Felicia Davis.

The production will open June 21^th and will run thru June 30^th. Full rehearsals will begin in late April. While tap dancers are encouraged to audition, not all roles require tap, and all those cast will have the opportunity to take free tap dancing classes from February through April.

A relatively new musical, having opened on Broadway a mere ten years ago, CRAZY FOR YOU feels like classic Americana. The musical boasts an award winning script and score, having garnered 3 Tony Awards, 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and 2 Drama Desk Awards, three of these in the best musical category. CRAZY FOR YOU epitomizes the adage “everything old is new again” as the music of George and Ira Gershwin comes alive alongside the hilarious dialogue penned by Ken Ludwig. Ludwig has proven himself a master of comedy with his award winning Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, both previously produced by Davidson Community Players.

 

Roles are available for actors, singers, dancers and tap dancers ages 14 through adult. There are also very limited opportunities for children ages 8-13 who tap very well. Crazy for You provides a wide range of opportunities for dancers as well as non-dancers, and will be cast color-blind. A detailed cast breakdown follows and is available at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

 

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm and Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, February 14^th by invitation only. Auditionees should plan to sign in by 3:00 pm on Sunday and 8:00 pm on Tuesday, and need only attend one session. Auditions will be held at Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre at 307 Armour Street, Davidson. Spring break appointments for students away at school can be made by contacting Melissa at melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

 

All auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off their vocal range. Audition pieces should be memorized. Please bring music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided. Accapella singing is NOT recommended. A dance call will follow the vocal audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. If you tap, please bring tap shoes. Auditioners should also bring a recent headshot if available, list of theatrical experience and list of conflicts for the late April-June time frame.

 

CHARACTERS

BOBBY CHILD: New Yorker, in love with musical theatre and with Polly. Must be able to sing, act and dance well. Good comic timing and able to do physical comedy. (Age range: 20-35)

 

BELA ZANGLER: An established Broadway producer. (Age range: 35-65)

 

POLLY BAKER: Postmistress in Dead Rock, Nevada, the "All American Girl." Full of life and spunk, a bit of a tomboy. Must be able to sing, act and dance. (Age range: 18-25)

 

IRENE ROTH: New York Society debutante, engaged to Bobby Child. A bit snobby and very effected dialect. Must be able to sing, act, move well. (Age range 20-35)

 

EUGENE FODOR: A British tourist. Comedic role, a bit stuffy. (Age range 30-55)

 

PATRICIA FODOR: Eugene’s sister. Also British, comedic role (Age range 25-50)

 

LANK HAWKINS: Saloon proprietor in Dead Rock, Nevada. Classically rough, tough, and mean, also loves Polly. (No solos, Age range: 25-40)

 

EVERETT BAKER: Polly’s father, a good-hearted man. (No solos, Age range: 45-65)

 

MRS. LOTTIE CHILD: Bobby’s mother, very controlling and business oriented. (Non-singing role, Age range 50-65)

 

FOLLIES GIRLS: All must sing and dance well

 

 

COWBOYS: All must sing, some must dance

 

 

VARIOUS STAGE HANDS, ASSISTANTS, PROP GIRLS, SEAMSTRESSES, MAKE-UP GIRLS, TOWNSPEOPLE, TOURISTS, ETC.

 

For additional information regarding auditions, please contact Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, Artistic Director at 704 892-7953 or email Melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org