Casting Call for Musical "Anything Goes"
"Anything Goes" show casting young actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. Additional info: Looking for 20–28 strong actors with diverse skills in acting, singing, and dancing. WHAT TO PREPARE: - 16–32 bars of a classic or Golden Age musical theater song (not from Anything Goes). - Choose a piece that shows off your vocal strength and traditional style. - Bring marked sheet music in a binder for the accompanist. SONGWRITER SUGGESTIONS: Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Lerner & Loewe, Jule Styne, and others from the 1940s–1960s era. WHAT TO BRING (IN PERSON): - Headshot and resume (if available) - Marked sheet music in a binder CALLBACKS: May 17th | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM/by invitation only (notified by May 15th). Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, May 20th Tech begins: Sunday, July 23rd Performances: July 25th, 26th, 27th & August 1st, 2nd, 3rd If you are interested, please apply.
26 roles
A brassy evangelist turned nightclub singer. Close friends with Billy and is in love with him, but he has eyes for Hope. An old pal of Moonface and the star attraction on the SS American, she seeks to assist Billy while having a bit of fun herself. Strong singer and dancer, strong tap skills recommended. Mezzo G3-Eb5
Whitney’s young assistant. A stow away on the ship to reunite with his love Hope after seeing her board. Befriends Moonface and Erma who assist in schemes to separate Hope from her arranged Fiance, Evelyn. Will do whatever it takes to win Hope’s heart. Tenor B3-G4
A well-known debutante. Arranged to marry Evelyn by her mother to assure family fortune, longs to be free. She wishes to marry Billy but cannot break things off with Evelyn and disappoint her mother. Soprano A4-Bb5
A hapless gangster, Public Enemy No. 13. Boards the ship with Erma to meet up with Snake Eyes: Public Enemy #1. When that doesn’t happen, he links up with Billy and old friend Reno to assist Billy in his plight. Always flying by the seam of his pants and fueling the comedic relief of the show. Baritenor Bb3-Gb4
A wealthy Englishman. Arranged to be married to Hope, he is a happy-go-lucky man who has a child-like wonder for american culture and phrases. He holds a secret about his family. Stronger Mover recommended. Baritone C3-G4
A tough gangster’s moll. Join Moonface on the ship to find her love Snake Eyes Johnson. She takes advantage of her freedom on the ship to flirt and play with the sailors onboard. A Mezzo A4-C#5
A google-eyed tycoon. Billy’s boss, yearns for Evangeline’s heart, and is a fervent Yale man. Bumbling around searching for his lost glasses while hoping Billy got to the stock exchange to sell his shares. Baritone C3-D4
Hope’s mother, a widow. Stressed by everything, especially her financial situation. Arranges Hope to marry Evelyn to secure Hope’s and especially her future. Loves her dog Cheeky more than anything. [non-singing]
SPIT and DIPPY – Two rascally New York City street toughs.
SPIT and DIPPY – Two rascally New York City street toughs.
Of the S.S. American.
Aboard the S.S. American.
Showgirl Angel #1 with Reno’s act.
Showgirl Angel #2 with Reno’s act.
Showgirl Angel #3 with Reno’s act.
Showgirl Angel #4 with Reno’s act.
Four sailors.
A bartender.
A minister.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
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