Audition for Anyone Can Whistle at Near West Theatre
Winter Youth Show: Cast ages 9-15
AUDITIONS: November 19, 20, 21 (pick one day)
SHOW RUN:
February 15-24, 2019
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Orchestration by Don Walker
Directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger
More information at
http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/pages/audition or
https://www.facebook.com/events/967398126781287/
TIME:
6:30 – 9:30 PM
LOCATION:
Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland OH 44102
ABOUT THE AUDITION:
Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No preparation or preregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are led through multiple improvisational
exercises providing every participant equal opportunity to create through word, movement and song. Auditions focus on the creative process, not the product; on working as an ensemble, not solo. After this first level audition, callbacks will focus on individual
roles/songs and working from the script. All individuals should come prepared wearing comfortable clothes to move in, and should arrive 15 minutes early to register. Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will
be asked to audition at the next scheduled time.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Written by Stephen Sondheim, Anyone Can Whistle, is an absurdist social satire about insanity and conformity (among a dozen other things!). This legendary cult show is a wacky, intelligent, highly
unconventional musical which tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse and the easy-going doctor who is determined to enjoy the chaos that it brings. Anyone
Can Whistle delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society – but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!
CASTING ALL ROLES:
Fay Apple – Female
The resilient, young nurse at The Cookie Jar. She falls in love with Hapgood. She is meticulous and practical, but provides a lot of fun throughout the show.
Cora Hoover Hooper – Female
The rich and greedy Mayor who is hated by her people. Controlling and desperate.
J. Bowden Hapgood – Male
The new doctor in town who falls for Fay. Hapgood is wild, whimsical, and charming. He is more than meets the eye.
Comptroller Schub – Male
The town's Comptroller and Cora's right-hand man. He is hotheaded and mean.
Treasurer Cooley – Male
A former Preacher and the town Treasurer who was tossed out to pasture. Schub's right hand man. Scuzzy, slimy.
Chief Of Police Magruder – Male
Serves as the Chief of Police and rounds out the trio of Cora's lackeys. He aims to please and gets excited when he does, but he is mostly a day late and a dollar short.
Mrs. Schroeder – Female
Baby Joan's tough mother.
Dr. Detmold – Male
The fussy doctor of The Cookie Jar. A very busy man and a bit of a snob.
Ensemble
Cookies, Deputies, Townspeople, Pilgrims, and more!
Can't make it to these auditions?
Call Kelcie Nicole Dugger at 216-961-9750, or email
kdugger@nearwesttheatre.org
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102-3014
Phone: 216.961.9750
Fax: 216.961.6381
Box Office: 216.961.6391
Visit us online at nearwesttheatre.org
facebook.com/NearWestTheatre
Instagram & Twitter: @NearWestTheatre
Bailey Pfohl
Development & Community Engagement Coordinator
NEAR WEST THEATRE
www.nearwesttheatre.org
W: 216.961.9750 x 110
C: 315.374.7289