Damn Yankees
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Jun. 06 - Jun. 08 (2015)
Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway send-up of love and the American pastime.
Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of 7 TONY Awards including Best Musical hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.
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 he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre production, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.
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Directed by Ron Watson
Choreography by Jesee Smart
Music Direction by Austin Kimble
Plays Fridays - Sundays August 28 - September 27, 2015
We’re looking for a great group of people to help us bring this classic show to to life. In addition to the principal roles in the show, we're also looking for a strong Adult ensemble: Women and men between the ages of 14 and 40 who will play wives, reporters, husbands, fans, etc. Must sing well and be able to move. We’re also looking for a Youth Ensemble of 6 kids, Ages 10-14. The youth ensemble will play fans, kids, and sing in several of the group numbers. Teens are encouraged to audition.
Auditions will be held June 6th, 7th, and 8th
Auditions will consist of singing (selected sides, see below), and a dance audition on the 8th.
All of the men who audition will come on Monday, June 8th at 7pm, and all of the women will come Monday, June 8th at 8:15pm. Everyone who auditions will need to come to the dance portion, as it’s critical we be able to see how everyone moves.
Callbacks will be by invitation only and held Tuesday, June 9th, starting at 6:30pm.
Auditions are scheduled on-line via the Palace website. You’ll fill out the audition form, conflict calendar, and sign up for a time.
Please email a headshot and resume to productions@georgetownpalace.com
You'll receive an email confirming your appointment. If you’re unable to attend any of the audition time, please send us an email and we’ll work with you to schedule an alternative time.
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Please email a headshot and resume to productions@georgetownpalace.com
Rehearsals: Rehearsals are scheduled to begin either Monday, June 29th, or Monday, July 6th, depending on conflicts. Rehearsals will typically be held Monday through Thursday 7:00-10:00 and Saturday 12:00-5:00. Since we’re having a shorter rehearsal period than normal, we’ll be distributing the scripts and music as soon casting is done, and asking everyone to be familiar with at least the lyrics by the first rehearsal.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace's expense. If you are cast, you'll receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
We practice color blind casting, so all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
Sides
|
Character |
Vocal Range |
Side |
|
Joe Boyd |
Baritone, Range: A3 - G5 |
Goodbye Old Girl |
|
Applegate |
Character Baritone, Range: A3 - G5 |
Those were the good old days |
|
Joe Hardy |
Baritone, Range: A3 - G5 |
A Man Doesn’t Know |
|
Meg |
Mezzo, Range: G3 - G5 |
Near to You |
|
Lola |
Range: F3 - G5 |
A little Brains, A little Talent |
|
Gloria |
Range: B3 - G5 |
Shoeless Joe |
|
BallPlayers/Men/Youth |
Various |
Heart |
|
Wives/Fans/Women/Youth |
Various |
6 months out of Every Year. |
Damn Yankees Character Breakdown
Here’s the character breakdown. The age range listed is how the character will be played, not a definitive age of the actor. We’re looking for a strong Adult ensemble: Women and men between the ages of 14 and 40 who will play wives, reporters, husbands, fans, etc. Must sing well and be able to move. We’re also looking for Youth Ensemble of 6 kids, Ages 10-14. The youth ensemble will play fans, kids, and sing in several of the group numbers. Teens are encouraged to audition.
Applegate (35 - 60): humorous, cynical devil, skilled actor, great timing, character baritone. He is consumed with winning the soul of Joe Boyd, and makes the deal with Joe that the play hinges on: Joe being transformed to a great baseball player for the Washington Senators, in exchange for his soul at the end of the season.
Joe Boyd (50 - 65): (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, excellent singer, baritone
Meg Boyd (40 - 60): Joe's wife, Meg is devoted and understanding, loving, mature, excellent singer, mezzo. When Joe disappears, she continues to hope against hope that he will return.
Joe Hardy (18 - 28): Respectful, athletic, young, clean-cut, all-American type, excellent singer, baritone. Joe Hardy is who Joe Boyd becomes when he makes his deal with Applegate.
Lola (25 - 35): Ultimate seductress, works for Applegate, excellent dancer, singer, actress, belt range. Lola is assigned to seduce Joe and take his mind off his wife, thus fulfilling his contract and losing his soul to the devil. However, deep inside, Lola has a soft heart, especially for Joe.
Gloria (25 - 35): Feisty young reporter, strong belt voice, dance ability.
Van Buren (35 - 60): The hard-working manager of the Washington Senators with great heart but no luck, must sing well, baritone.
Rocky, Smokey, Vernon (18 - 40): Baseball players for the Washington Senators, must sing harmony and move well (Featured in the number "Heart"), good sense of comedy.
Doris (35 - 65): Strong character actress, any size or ethnicity, great comedic timing, silly and funny, Meg’s best friend. Alto.
Sister (30 -70): Strong character actress, any size or ethnicity, great comedic timing, Mezzo.
Eddie (25-35): Excellent dancer capable of executing Fosse choreography. Featured in the number “Who’s Got The Pain” with Lola. This actor will double in other roles as well.
Other featured players for the Washington Senators: (Sohovik, Linville, Henry, Bryan, Bouley, Lowe, Mickey) Must sing well. Movement a plus. These roles could easily be played by Teenagers.
Mr. Welch (40 - 65): Owner of The Washington Senators, hard, enthusiastic, wealthy, high-strung (Non-singer okay).
The Commissioner (50 - 80): Male, fun-loving alcoholic, strong character actor (Non-singer okay).
We’re looking for a strong adult ensemble: Women and men between the ages of 14 and 40 who will play wives, reporters, husbands, fans, etc. Must sing well and be able to move.
We’re also looking for Youth Ensemble of 6 kids, Ages 10-14. The youth ensemble will play fans, kids, and sing in several of the group numbers.
