<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div class="ydpc7116490xdj266r ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Director: Bob Maddox<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">Music Director: Ron Jones<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">Choreographers: Shelby Carlisle, Stephanie Bowlin</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Book by James Goldman<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">5M, 11F (approx) + ensemble</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Follies is Stephen Sondheim's musical about former showgirls of the glamorous Weismann Follies reuniting at their crumbling theatre for a final party before demolition. Characters confront faded dreams, lost youth, and unhappy marriages through a dazzling array of old musical styles and haunting encounters with their younger selves, exploring themes of nostalgia, illusion versus reality, and the poignant passage of time.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Please prepare a 16-32 bar song demonstrating your<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">strongest voice qualities and range. Memorization is not required, but helps. Please provide legible music for the accompanist.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">NO SONDHEIM SELECTIONS PREFERED.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">The vocal audition will be followed by reading from the script and a movement exercise.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Follies is truly an ensemble show. It is full of featured vocal solos and standout roles, with a story centered around women returning to the Follies — meaning amazing roles for women of all ages. Plus, fantastic vocal and acting roles for men.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">If you want a chance to truly shine onstage, don’t miss these auditions!</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">The Hudson Players is an all volunteer community theater. We do not precast. All roles are available.</div><div class="ydpc7116490x14z9mp ydpc7116490xat24cr ydpc7116490x1lziwak ydpc7116490x1vvkbs ydpc7116490xtlvy1s" style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(226, 229, 233); font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(37, 39, 40);">Auditions are scheduled from 7:00–9:00 PM and may conclude early if all auditioners have been seen.<br class="ydpc7116490html-br">To ensure you’re seen, please arrive by 7:00 PM OR notify us ahead of time if you will be late. Auditioners who arrive late without prior notice may not be seen. Any questions, please email info@hudsonplayers.com</div></div><br></div></div></body></html>