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Singing Audition for "The Music Man" Play

Borger, TX, United States
ID: 284633Exp: 5/10/2025
Description:

Seeking talent for "The Music Man" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: A story about Harold Hill, a traveling salesman who goes about scamming people out of their money by selling boys bands. He finds himself in River City, Iowa to try to make a quick buck, but finds himself infatuated with the town librarian, Marian. Additional info: Everyone auditioning will need to come perform a 2-3 minute audition song (this does not need to be memorized) and be ready to do a cold read from the script. This show has a large cast with a wide range of ages, so everyone is encouraged to audition! If interested, please apply.

21 roles

Charlie CowellMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Non singing) A traveling salesman who is onto Harold Hill and his schemes. His mission is to try and prove to everyone else in the story just how much of a con man Harold really is.

ConductorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Non singing) Seen in the beginning of the show to take our protagonist to River City Iowa.

Harold HillMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/ Baratone) The protagonist of the story. Harold Hill is a charismatic traveling salesman who cons people to buy the items necessary for a Boys Band. He eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo.

Mayor ShinnMale50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Non singing) A self- important mayor of River City who is married to Eulalie

Ewart DunlopMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill and married to Maude Dunlop

Oliver HixMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone) A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill and married to Alma Hix

Jacey SquiresMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(High Tenor) A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill and married to Mrs. Squires

Olin BrittMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Bass) A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.

Marcellus WashburnMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Harold Hill’s old friend and former conman who lives in River City trying to make a decent life for himself.

Tommy DjilasMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

A young troublemaker who is courting the mayor’s daughter Zaneeta

Marian ParooMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano) The stuck up town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young woman who, after fighting off her feelings for quite a while, eventually falls in love with Harold Hill.

Mrs. ParooFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo- Soprano) An Irish Widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop: (Male 8-12. Tenor) Marian’s little brother who is very shy due to his Lisp.

Eulalie Mackenzie ShinnFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo soprano/ Alto) The snobby wife of Mayor Shinn who is not one to keep her opinions to herself

Alms HixBoth genders25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo Soprano) A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Oliver Hix

Maud DunlopFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo Soprano) A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Ewart Dunlop

Ethel ToffeimierFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo Soprano) A “Pick-a-Little Lady” and Marcellus Washburn’s girlfriend

Mrs: SquiresFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mezzo Soprano) A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Jacey Squires

Constable LockeMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble (Any vocal range)

Rivercity TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble (Any vocal range)

Newspaper ReadersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble (Any vocal range)

Traveling SalesmanBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble (Any vocal range)