Anything Goes
by Wonder Theatre (formerly Woodlawn Theatre)
Feb. 04 - Feb. 10 (2018)
Music, dance, laughs, and the age-old tale of Boy Meets Girl - no musical puts it on stage better than ANYTHING GOES! A hilarious shipboard romp, wrapped around one of Cole Porter's most magical scores, ANYTHING GOES is Delightful, Delicious, and De-Lovely.
Anything Goes Auditions: Sunday, February 4th at 7 pm and Saturday, February 10th at 12 pm
Rehearsals: Begins March 4th
Show Dates: April 13 - May 13, 2018
Director - Christopher Rodriguez
Choreographer - Carla Sankey
Music Director - Jane Haas
The dance audition will begin promptly at 7 pm on the 4th and 12 pm on the 10th (bring tap shoes if you have them), singing auditions will follow. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of one of the shows. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. No tracked music or a cappella singing will be allowed. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all roles. No need to sign up for an audition time, just show up a little before 7 pm on February 4th or a little before 12 pm on February 10th. Please bring a headshot and resume. Auditions are only for ages 17 and up.
The role of RENO SWEENEY has been pre-cast.
Character Break Down
RENO'S ANGELS - Four (4) backup singers/dancers in Reno's act, they are showgirls with pizzazz and personality. All roles require strong singing and dancing skills. VOCAL RANGE: Various
HOPE HARCOURT - A beautiful heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry to satisfy her mother's wishes. Strong singing and dancing required. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano
BILLY CROCKER - A young businessman who is in love with Hope, he is charismatic and charming. Strong singing required and should be able to dance and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone/Tenor
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH - Hope's energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiance. English accent, strong singing, and the ability to move well also required. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
EVANGELINE HARCOURT - Hope's overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. Sings with ensemble only.
MOONFACE MARTIN - A loveable gangster who is also loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. Requires strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
ERMA LATOUR - A playful, independent, impulsive, and loveable clueless "dame" - a typical 20's "gun moll" with a 'Joisey' accent. Strong singing and dancing. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo/Belt
ELISHA WHITNEY - A successful Wall Street banker who is nearsighted and thinks he is always right. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
REGINALD STRONG - Captain of the S.S. American. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
MALE / FEMALE ENSEMBLE - Passeners, stowaways, and members of the crew of the S.S. American. All must sing and move well. Various roles will be cast from the ensemble.
