Calling all sailors, socialites and stowaways! Get ready to set sail on Town Theatre’s high seas with our 105th season opener Anything Goes. We hope you’ll come aboard!
Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11 at 7:30 PM. You only need to attend one evening of your choice. Individuals 14 and up should prepare a song (less than one minute) that best showcases your voice. Bring sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) or bring accompaniment on a device that can connect to our speaker via Bluetooth. Dress for movement and, tappers, bring your shoes. Readings will be done after dance, time permitting, or will take place at callbacks at a later date.
All roles are available. A list of characters, ranges and descriptions is below.
Please complete this audition form and bring it with you to auditions:
Anything Goes will be directed by Shannon Willis Scruggs, with music direction by Amanda Hines Wrona and choreography by Joy Alexander. The show runs September 6-22, 2024.
If you are unable to attend auditions on either of the above dates, please email shannon@towntheatre.com.
RENO SWEENEY: A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist, she is clever, funny, persuasive and extremely confident. Strong singing and dancing required, as well as comedic timing. VOCAL RANGE: Alto/Belt.
RENO’S ANGELS: Four 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 businessman who is in love with Hope, he is charismatic and charming. Strong singing required and should be able to dance or move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone/Tenor.
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH: Hope’s energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent. 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. Strong comic timing is important, plus the ability to sing and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
ERMA LATOUR: A playful, independent, impulsive, and loveably 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. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
REGINALD STRONG: Captain of the S. S. American. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
ENSEMBLE: Passengers, stowaways, and members of the crew of the S.S. American. Various roles will be cast from the ensemble.
If you would like to be added to our audition database, please email town@towntheatre.com and share your age with us. Then we can put you on the appropriate list.
If you have other questions, please e-mail Shannon Scruggs at shannon@towntheatre.com.