Directed by Renee Robinson

Music Directed by Nick True

Choreographed by Sophie True

Preliminary Auditions:

Sunday, October 5th @ 6:30pm

Monday, October 6th @ 6:30pm 

Callbacks:

Tuesday, October 7th

(Invitation Only)

Audition Details:

• Please prepare a 16-32 bar song from a musical of your choice. 
• You must sing with our provided accompaniment or with a device you provide.  An accompanist will be provided. You can use a cell phone, tablet, etc. We will have the appropriate cables to connect your device or via Bluetooth. 
• There will be a dance audition held the same night. You may change in between if so desired. 
• There will be no cold readings until callbacks.
• This show is ages 8 and up.
• If you are unable to attend callbacks, it is REQUIRED that you be present at one of the two nights of in-person auditions to be considered for a leading part.

If submitting a video, please send your audition to TheMusicManaccc@gmail.com and fill out the above audition form. We kindly ask to have your taped submissions no later than 8pm on Monday, October 6th. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!



Please fill the audition form below out before the audition. 

Important Dates:

The rehearsal schedule will be based on the majority of conflicts. You can anticipate a 4 night a week schedule.

• Weeknight rehearsals will be 6:30-9:30pm
• Weekend rehearsals will be TBD.

​The first rehearsal is on Sunday, October 12th at 6:00pm – It will be an ALL CALL Read-Through in the Hall. 

NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER January 4th – There are no exceptions to this. Please email for further questions.

Performances:

Friday, January 23rd @ 7:30pm

Saturday, January 24th @ 7:30pm

Sunday, January 25th @ 2pm

Friday, January 30th @ 7:30pm

Friday, January 31st @ 7:30pm

Sunday, February 1st @ 2pm

Friday, February 6th @ 7:30pm

Saturday, February 7th @ 7:30pm

Synopsis: 

We are seeking a multigenerational cast of performers for this joyful, heartfelt love letter to small town America. We hope to delight our audiences with this award-winning, beloved musical, filled with humor, romance, some of the best-known and most varied songs in the musical theatre canon, and a memorable, charming cast of characters.

Actors will portray River City parents, young adults/teens and children. We are seeking strong singers/dancers to portray the young adults/teens, who will be dancing their hearts out in songs like “76 Trombones” and “Shipoopi.” 

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

Character Descriptions:

All roles are open and available to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or body type.

Harold Hill

Adult male

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

A con man, quick with words, and liberal with his charm and charisma. Thinks he has everything under control, but eventually falls in love with Marian, despite his original intentions. An energetic actor, with strong singing and movement skills. 

Marian Paroo

Adult female

Vocal range top: A5

Vocal range bottom: G3

The town librarian and piano teacher. Has high standards, and is intelligent, well-read - and the only one who truly sees Harold for what he is. Strong singer/actor with movement skills.

Marcellus Washburn

Adult male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Harold’s chummy old friend. A former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. Strong singer/dancer/actor.

Mrs. Paroo

Older adult female

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. Cheerful, no-nonsense and plotting for Marian to find a romantic partner. 

Winthrop Paroo

Male, appears age 8-12

Vocal top range: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Marian’s young brother; very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Harold works to bring him out of his shell. 

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn

Adult female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: D4

Opinionated, self-important wife to Mayor Shinn. Strong personality, organizes the activities of ladies in town, easily flattered. 

Mayor Shinn

Adult male

A blustery politician - not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Married to Eulalie; protective father to Zaneeta. 

Zaneeta Shinn

Young adult/teen female

Sweet and outgoing young lady with a quirky personality. The Mayor’s daughter, who is in love with Tommy. Energetic, charismatic, strong singer/dancer/actor. 

Tommy Djilas

Young adult/teen male

A young man from the wrong side of town who often gets into trouble. Secretly courting the Mayor’s daughter, Zaneeta. Energetic, charismatic, strong singer/dancer/actor.

Charlie Cowell

Adult male

A cranky traveling salesman who is on to Harold Hill’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill. 

Amaryllis

Female, appears age 8-12

A chatty young piano student of Marian Paroo. Smitten with Winthrop but teases him unkindly.

EWART DUNLOP 

Adult male

Vocal range F5-F3

A tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Runs grocery store; married to Maude Dunlop. Bickering member of the School Board who becomes fast friends with quartet mates.

OLIVER HIX

Adult male

Vocal range F4-B2

Sings baritone in the quartet formed by Harold. Runs the bank and is married to Alma Hix. Bickering member of the School Board who becomes fast friends with quartet mates. 

JACEY SQUIRES

Adult male

Vocal range C5-C3

The highest tenor in the quartet formed by Harold. Runs livery stable where Marcellus is employed. Bickering member of the School Board who becomes fast friends with quartet mates. 

OLIN BRITT

Adult male

Vocal range C4-F2

Sings bass in the quartet formed by Harold. Runs town newspaper. Bickering member of the School Board who becomes fast friends with quartet mates. 

ALMA HIX

Adult female

A gossipy “Pick-a-Little Lady,” part of Eulalie’s social circle and married to Oliver Hix. 

MAUD DUNLOP 

Adult female

A gossipy “Pick-a-Little Lady,” part of Eulalie’s social circle and married to Ewart Dunlop. 

ETHEL TOFFELMIER

Adult female 

A gossipy “Pick-a-Little Lady;” plays the player piano, and is girlfriend to Marcellus Washburn. Strong singer/dancer/actor. 

ENSEMBLE: River City Townspeople, including Young Adults/Teens, who are strong singer/dancer/actors, and children.