Auditions for Musical "Swingtime Canteen"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking males and females for "Swingtime Canteen" play. See the details below. About the project: Swingtime Canteen is a high-energy musical salute to a team of women who lifted soldiers’ spirits during World War II, featuring beloved 1940s hits like “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and more. Bursting with heart, humor, and harmony, this joyful celebration reminds us that even in uncertain times, music and unity can light the way. Set in 1944, the show follows Hollywood star Marian Ames and her all-girl troupe as they travel overseas to entertain the troops. Through classic wartime tunes, backstage antics, and touching moments of camaraderie, these five women deliver a spirited USO-style performance that captures courage, connection, and the power of music to bring people together. Additional info: See the info attached. Come prepared to sing a 1940’s song, a song from the show or another golden age musical. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. You may refer to your sheet music or a lyric sheet, if necessary – but it would be preferred if you could avoid doing so. Please note on your audition application if you play instruments. You may be asked to provide a video of yourself playing. A dance audition will be held separately and by invitation only. If called, please wear shoes that will enable you to move. No sandals or flip flops. Bare or stocking feet will not be permitted. Call backs will be held separately, and script sides and music will be provided. Candidates will be asked to sing a selection from the show’s score based on the audition character. Please apply if interested.
5 role s
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: Eb3-Eb5. A lovely, classic leading lady of the silver screen who is slightly past her prime. Elegant, gracious, and maternal, Marian is a strong leader with a healthy dose of wry humor. Must be able to move well and possess strong comic and vocal ability. Requires close harmony singing.
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: F3-C4. A good-natured gal and everyone's best friend. She's warm, sensitive, brainy, and ready with a snappy wisecrack on every occasion. Is Marian’s on-set Hollywood stand-in. Must be able to move well and possess strong comic and vocal ability. Requires close harmony singing. As a member of the onstage band, must play drums expertly.
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: G3-Eb5. Marian’s niece. A young, small-town girl who deeply misses her soldier boyfriend who is fighting overseas. She is enthusiastic and highly emotional. Must be able to move well and possess strong comic ability. Requires close harmony singing.
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: F3-Eb5. A super-patriot who works as a riveter in a war plant and is a proud housewife and mom. A zany, warmhearted woman with an antic energy. Leads the onstage band and must be highly proficient on piano, both reading and ‘comping’. Must be able to move well and possess strong comic ability. Requires close harmony singing.
Female Presenting; Vocal Range: G3-C#5. A gorgeous, ambitious, and tough as nails bombshell. A survivor who masks her vulnerability with a cynical veneer. As a member of the onstage band, must be highly proficient on Alto Sax, intermediate guitar and piano with banjo a plus. Must be a strong dancer and possess strong comic and vocal ability. Requires close harmony singing.
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