Music Man


Directed by Kelly Monaghan
Musical Directed by Stacy Bolton


Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12: 

Monday, August 29  – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, please arrive by 8 pm to be seen
Tuesday, August 30  – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, please arrive by 8 pm to be seen

 

Please note:  If you are not available to audition on either of these dates please e-mail heightsyouththeatre@gmail.com

 
Callbacks – by invitation only on Wednesday, August 31
 
Location for auditions, callbacks, most rehearsals, and performances:  
Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights 44118

Casting Information: 
All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting.  Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Grades 6-12

1. One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie. - one verse and one chorus).
2. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music.
 
Grades 1-5
1. Please learn the following lyrics from Wells Fargo Wagon (we will help you practice a little before you sing alone) - Understanding the words you are singing is a huge bonus.  Parents, we encourage you to explain the lyrics to your kids before they audition.

O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street,
Oh please let it be for me!
O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street,
I wish, I wish I knew what it could be!

We will be looking for the following when you audition:

  • Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression
  • Solid sense of beat and rhythm
  • Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation)
  • Positive Behavior
Please bring a headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out audition form, found at www.heightsyouththeatre.com/heights-youth-theatre-audition-production-info.html, prior to coming to audition.

Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, September 6th.  Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday, 5:00-8:00 pm. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals as well as all performances is mandatory.

 

Production Dates*:

  • Thursday, October 27, 7 PM
  • Friday, October 28, 7 PM
  • Saturday, October 22 & 29, 2 PM
  • Sunday, October 23 & 30, 2 PM

*subject to change slightly