The Hudson Players Announce Auditions for Hands on a Hardbody Music and Lyrics by Amanda Green & Trey Anastasio Book by Doug Wright AUDITIONS: Sunday, November 11th at 7:00PM Monday, November 12th at 7:00PM Callbacks – Thursday, November 15th at 7:00pm, if needed SIGN UP TODAY: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d4fafa629abf85-hands Where: The Barlow Community Center 41 S. Oviatt Street Hudson, OH 44236 Direction by Will C. Crosby Musical Direction by Bridget Jankowski Choreography by Kaylea Kudlaty Stage Management and Assistant Direction by Stephen Berg PERFORMANCE DATES: February 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd Audition forms and additional information can be found at www.HudsonPlayers.com. Open audition format. If possible, please sign up and let us know what night you are coming at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-hands ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Hudson Players does not pre-cast. If you have any questions: Email Willcodycrosby@gmail.com Please prepare the following: *Please prepare 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts of a song in the style of the show (DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). *Audition forms will be provided but auditioners are encouraged to fill them out ahead of time and/or bring a resume. Headshots are appreciated but not required(photos will be taken of those without headshots for reference use). *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. (A sampling of some of the music from the show can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsLTCINgnQ) Rehearsals: Regular Rehearsals will start November 25th. (There will be a read through scheduled on November 20th.) Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Hudson does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. We will be taking some time off for the winter holiday season. Show Information: Nominee! 3 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, 2013 For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler. Casting Requirements 6 women and 9 men (Texas accents definitely a plus, unless otherwise noted) to play the following very real characters (ages are approximate and can vary):. Kelli Mangrum: Female, 18-25 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, A3-E5) A pretty UPS worker with steel ambition and big dreams. Heather Stovall: Female, 20-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, A3-D#5) A flirtatious restaurant hostess. Used to bending the rules and getting away with it. Cindy Barnes: Female, 30-50 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Former Miss Gregg County, still fond of pageant hair and pastels. Works in Public Relations at the Nissan dealership. Norma Valverde: Female, 30-50 (Range: Low Mezzo, D3-G5) A stout Latina woman, kind and hopeful, quiet until moved by the spirit. Infectious laugh. Virginia Drew: Female, 40-55 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5) A one-time beauty queen settling into middle-age. Janis Curtis: Female, Mid 50-70 (Range: Low Mezzo, D3-Bb4) A tough old bird with sun-burnished skin and missing teeth. Comic and full of integrity. Married to Don. Greg Wilhote: Male, Early 18-25 (Range: Tenor, D3-B4) A cute young man in a baseball cap. Generous and determined. Jesus Pena: Male, 18-25 (Range: Tenor, E3-B4) A hard-working, smart first generation Mexican-American. Slight Mexican accent. Chris Alvaro: Male, 22-32 (Range: Tenor, Ab2-Ab4) Well-built under his hoodie, a pair of aviator glasses conceal his eyes. Military steeliness and hidden vulnerability. Ronald McCowan: Male, 30-50 (Range: Tenor, F3-B4) A good-natured African-American guy with a slight Louisiana accent and a love of Snickers bars. Mike Ferris: Male, 25-40 (Range: Tenor, Eb3-Bb4) Boyishly handsome, wears a cheap tie with a Nascar clip. Questionable ethics. Works at the Nissan dealership. Benny Perkins: Male, 40-55 (Range: Tenor, C#3-G#4) Weather-beaten face, ingratiating grin, and lots of homespun philosophy. Our narrator of sorts. Also a very angry man. Frank Nugent: Male, 35-55 (Range: Bari-Tenor, Eb3-Gb4) Radio personality, a diehard good ole boy dressed in a Stetson. JD Drew: Male, 50-65 (Range: Baritone, G2-D4) A good old boy with pomaded gray hair and a high wattage grin. Virginia’s husband. Don Curtis: Male, Mid 50-65s (Range: Baritone, A2-Bb3) Janis’s Husband, Very supportive to his wife. Will also double as Doctor Stokes. Hudson Players believes in non-traditional casting, Audition for whatever role you want. If you have any questions email the director at Willcodycrosby@gmail.com