Singing Audition for "Lil Abner, a Mountain Musical Melodrama"
Casting talent for "Lil Abner, a mountain musical melodrama", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In this melodrama musical adaptation of the classic comic strip “Lil’ Abner”, the podunk town of Dogpatch learns that they have been declared the most useless town in America, and unless they can prove their worth, their town will be used as an atomic bomb test site! Follow along as this rag-tag group of dramatic characters and high-energy dancers prepare for the long awaited Sadie Hawkins race, in the midst of trying to try a solution to save their town from complete and total destruction! Additional info: VOCAL AUDITION: This is required for singing roles. Please prepare 30-60 seconds of a song from the show, or in the style of this show (classic Broadway ex: Music Man, Oklahoma). This show/style requires a seasoned singer who can imitate the styles of the time, so a pop song will not demonstrate your skills as well. SPEAKING AUDITION: Certain characters use an exaggerated southern accentor improper English, however, because this show is very wordy, diction (understandability) is important above all else! These characters are high-energy and quite cartoonish. Play on the extreme stereotypes, and don’t be afraid to be silly! DANCING AUDITION: All ages will be considered. This show is full of high-energy partner work, timing and athletic ability is very important — though not every number is as equally demanding. Please apply if interested.
26 roles
Lead, Tenor One of there more understated characters, sam is a sweet, matter of fact man who arranges all the weddings in Dogpatch, and just about anything else you’d need! Out of everyone in Dogpatch, Sam is the most aware of how naive the townsfolk are, but he loves them all the same. Important to have great diction and vocal stamina.
Lead, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto Our Heroine. A bright eyed young woman with a heart of gold full of nothing but longing for our hero, Lil’ Abner.
Lead, Tenor Handsome, tall, simple, lazy, yet somehow charismatic, who always does what he believes is right, even if it takes a long time for him to decide what that is.
Supporting, Alto This tough grandma caricature is an important comic relief, open to all ages — as this can be an extremely physically demanding role.
Supporting, Baritone Abner’s most soft spoken (but just as spry) elderly father, who suffers abuse from his wife on the regular.
Supporting, Baritone McGoon is a versatile villain who pines for Daisy Mae, despite her disinterest. Not completely evil, but by looks alone? An intimidating presence.
Featured, Spoken The town inventor with big ideas, a bit of a nerd stereotype.
Featured, Spoken Mayor of Dogpatch, USA! This character’s personality is more open to interpretation, have fun with it!
Featured Mezzo-Soprano, Alto A sweet and stunning lady who’s only difficulty snagging a man originates from the smell her pigs leave behind! She heads up the wives league (ensemble women).
These are very important ensemble equivalent roles with names and lines yet to be assigned.
These are very important ensemble equivalent roles with names and lines yet to be assigned.
Featured, Tenor, Baritone Disgustingly unkempt, clever but conniving relative of Daisy Mae who tends to hang around McGoon. D
Supporting Character Classic character from the comics, completely covered in hair. A-la Muppet. Best friends with Lonesome Polecat. D
Supporting Character Classic character from the comics, Native American tribesman who is best friends with Hairless Joe. D
8 or so qualified dancers of either gender and any age to fill out the cast.
Supporting, Baritone The big evil! Greedy, loud, and business-minded! He’ll do anything to get the rights for the Yokum Berry Tonic from ‘Lil Abner!
Supporting, Spoken General Bullmoose’s “executive secretary”. Beautiful and calculated.
Supporting Tenor, Baritone, Bass This singular doctor says ALL doctor lines, in order to condense the cast.
Supporting, Solo/Speaking Smarmy government official who seems to take advantage of the simple nature of the citizens of Dogpatch. D
Minor Featured, Spoken (on the smaller side) A perfectly normal, well-adjusted man with plenty of sympathy for the townsfolk’s plea. D
Featured, Silent Sole purpose is to stand there and be stunningly beautiful. D
Featured, Spoken If an evil pinstripe suit gangster ate a can of jumping beans. You will be expected to leave your pride buried in the backyard and enact physical comedy that may leave you exhausted. Whoever plays this role will also be McRabbit in Act One.
Secretaries/Abner’s Boys (4) — Ensemble, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Daisy Mae’s extended (undesirable) family tree. Included in a single scene at the very end.
(as many as we can get) Minor Choreo, Silent Roll, lots of flexing. Act Two.
Ensemble, Spoken, Recorded
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