"Anything Goes" Musical Needs Cast
Looking for singers and dancers for production of "Anything Goes". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Set aboard the luxurious S.S. American, Anything Goes follows the misadventures of nightclub singer Reno Sweeney as she sails from New York to England. Along for the ride is her friend Billy Crocker, who has stowed away in hopes of being near his true love, debutante Hope Harcourt. The catch? Hope is already engaged to the wealthy English aristocrat, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Complicating matters further, Billy’s boss, Wall Street tycoon Eli Whitney, is also on board, and Billy must avoid being discovered at all costs. With the help of Reno and the mischievous Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13) and his moll Erma, Billy embarks on a wild journey of disguises, high-jinks, and even a bit of blackmail in his quest to win Hope’s heart. This fast-paced, high-energy comedy musical transports audiences to the Golden Age of high society on the high seas. Featuring the unforgettable music and lyrics of Cole Porter, Anything Goes is a timeless classic filled with witty banter, exceptional vocals, and dazzling choreography. With beloved hits like “Anything Goes,” “You’re the Top,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You,” this production is sure to leave you rooting for true love to triumph in the end. Additional info: **Please note - while this show is considered dance-heavy, multiple roles require no dancing. All ensemble actors will portray two to three characters. Callbacks, if needed, will be on April 13th at 9am. Show Dates: June 13th, 14th and 20th at 7:30pm June 15th, 21st and 22nd at 2pm If you are interested, please apply.
23 roles
Vocal Range: Alto (G3-Eb5) Reno is a sexy and charismatic nightclub singer, formerly an evangelist. She is confident, clever, philosophical, funny, persuasive and extremely comfortable with herself. She is the consummate performer and a show stopper with a great belting voice. The actor must have great comedic timing and be able to command the stage. Auditionees for this role must have a high level of tap dancing skill.
Vocal Range: Soprano (A4-Eb5) Hope is a wealthy and beautiful heiress. Maintaining the family status quo is very important to her and critical to the ones she loves. She has a sweet personality with a strong sense of morals and duty. She is willing to sacrifice love and marry to satisfy her mother’s wishes. Hope has a sense of humour and can be mischievous. The ultimate leading lady, this character is sparkling and ladylike. Auditionees for this role will be required to dance.
Vocal Range: Tenor (B3-G4) Billy is Elisha Whitney’s kind but inefficient General Manager, who is in love with Hope. He boards the ship without a ticket and adopts a number of disguises to avoid being caught. This actor must be charismatic, have good comedic timing and considerable charm. Auditionees for this role will be required to dance.
Vocal Range: Baritone (C3-G4) Hope’s aristocratic English fiancé. He is earnest, energetic, good natured, gullible and absolutely fascinated by American slang. This actor must be a strong comedic actor with a believable upper crust English accent. Auditionees for this role will be required to dance.
Vocal Range: Baritone (Bb3-Gb4) This guy is a loveable, goofy gangster who is ‘public enemy No 13’, and travels disguised as a priest. He desperately yearns to be public enemy No 1. Wily and quick-witted, yet somehow just this side of gullible, he is loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. This actor must be able to develop a strong comedic character and be able to sell a song. Auditionees for this role will be required to do a little dancing.
Vocal Range: Mezzo (A4-C#5) A traffic stopping dame. Erma is independent, modern, impulsive, courageous, immoderate and driven by whatever gratifies her at the moment. She must be fresh and enjoyable in spite of her brazen ways. Loveably clueless with a ‘joysey’ accent. Auditionees for this role will be required to tap dance.
Vocal range: Baritone (C2-D4) A successful Ivy league Wall Street banker. He is extremely nearsighted and a gloriously functional drunk. He thinks he is always right, but is also capable of listening to reason and changing his mind. This character has a huge personality. Auditionees for this role will NOT be required to dance.
Vocal range: Mezzo/Alto - does not sing solo. Hope’s widowed, overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. She married well but not to her one true love. Evangeline was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and accustomed to the good life. This actor must be able to span the distance between refined lady and panic stricken comedienne to breathless receiver of renewed hope. Auditionees for this role will NOT be required to dance.
Vocal range: any. This person is in charge of the ship, the SS American. They are intelligent, strong but a little too concerned with prestige. This actor should have good comedic timing. Auditionees for this role will NOT be required to dance.
Vocal range: any They are reliable, alert and by the book with an air of confident style. Auditionees for this role will be required to dance.
Vocal Range: Tenor, Baritone and Bass There will be a main quartet of sailors plus additional sailors in other songs. Strong comedic timing is a plus. Most sailors will play multiple roles throughout the show. Auditionees for this role will be required to dance, though not all cast sailors will have to.
Vocal range: any Reformed gambler and recent Christian convert, Spit and Dippy travel with Henry T. Dobson. Auditionees for these roles will NOT be required to dance, though may double in dancing numbers if able to dance.
Vocal range: any. Reformed gambler and recent Christian convert, Spit and Dippy travel with Henry T. Dobson. Auditionees for these roles will NOT be required to dance, though may double in dancing numbers if able to dance.
Vocal range: any. One of Reno’s backup singers and dancers for her nightclub act. The collective feel of the Angels is that they charge the atmosphere. Attractive, with good comedic timing. Auditionees for these roles will be required to have a high level of tap and jazz.
Vocal range: any One of Reno’s backup singers and dancers for her nightclub act. The collective feel of the Angels is that they charge the atmosphere. Attractive, with good comedic timing. Auditionees for these roles will be required to have a high level of tap and jazz.
Vocal range: any One of Reno’s backup singers and dancers for her nightclub act. The collective feel of the Angels is that they charge the atmosphere. Attractive, with good comedic timing. Only Angel with lines. Auditionees for these roles will be required to have a high level of tap and jazz.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
Ensemble. Auditionees for these roles will be asked to dance if they are able - as some will be featured in “Anything Goes”, “It’s De-Lovely”, or “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”. ALL ensemble characters will play MULTIPLE roles with lines.
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