The Music Man
by Bastrop Opera House
Mar. 04 - Mar. 05 (2023)
Auditions for a role in The Music Man with Bastrop Opera House on Mar 04 through Mar 05.The Music Man | Directed by Lisa Holcomb
Auditions: March 4th, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Choreography Auditions: March 5th, 2023 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals to begin March 20th, 2023
Show Dates: May 19-June 4th, 2023
If you are auditioning for a character role, you will be provided with a side for reading and vocal range will be determined. No need to provide a prepared song.
If you are auditioning for the ensemble, your vocal range will be determined. No need to provide a prepared song.
Characters:
Charlie Cowell
A traveling salesman who is on to Harold Hill’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Harold Hill
Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Shinn
A blustery politician who is all too “self-important.” Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60
Ewart Dunlop
A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Oliver Hix
A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Jacey Squires
The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C3
Olin Britt
A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Marcellus Washburn
Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Tommy Djilas
An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Marian Paroo
The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mrs. Paroo
Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Amaryllis
A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Winthrop Paroo
Marian’s baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossip and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Zaneeta Shinn
The Mayor’s fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18
Alma Hix
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Oliver Hix.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
Maud Dunlop
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Ewart Dunlop.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
Ethel Toffelmier
A comical “Pick-a-Little Lady,” and Marcellus Washburn’s girlfriend.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 40
Mrs. Squires
A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Jacey Squires.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
Ensemble
Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen
