Hudson Players to Hold Auditions for Company, Nov. 10 & 11 We are pleased to announce that The Hudson Players are holding auditions for the Stephan Sondheim musical comedy “Company”. Sunday, September 10th at 7:00PM Monday, September 11th at 7:00PM WHERE: The Barlow Community Center 41 S. Oviatt Street Hudson, OH 44236 Performances: Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29, 2020 Directed by Rich Jagunic, Music Direction by Debra Burkhardt Auditioners are asked to bring a prepared song and will be asked to read from the script. All roles are available and auditions are open to all. More information and audition forms available at: <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonplayers.com%2Fauditio n%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2RyuLcuykTpo5EwHEMJl_CAwK3PYVLNP_1PVRSV_PDFjXWHtqmvPQp0d I&h=AT3uRUxyf9NLKxecD4Q8d1FqEm3x41oSzcnQ7rGzyQtzLc6CkZIQPZY5CZPqCfiW1R0u5gem z_acE3q68GWJg_F5ns__J3vJSOWXui9sjxFYAPyxK64TLY3wlCIbYSpAh5E8nXUGNOr6GQJFZzbF yz_BlsRr> www.hudsonplayers.com/audition/ STORY Company is Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s legendary musical comedy about life, love and marriage. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. Featuring Stephen Sondheim’s award winning songs Company, You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive. CASTING Those auditioning are asked to bring a prepared song in the style and period of the show in the length of 16-32 bars. Character Descriptions (Note: Ages are approximate and casting is not restricted to the ages ranges listed): ROBERT, Male, Baritone, 30 –40.The story's protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness. SARAH, Female, Alto, 30 –40. Harry's hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving. HARRY, Male, Baritone, 30 –45. Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. SUSAN, Female, Mezzo, 25 –35. A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. PETER, Male, Baritone, 25 –35. Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. JENNY, Female, Soprano, 30 –45. Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. DAVID, Male, Tenor, 30 –45. Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. AMY, Female, Alto, 25 –40. A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, infact, her soulmate. PAUL, Male, Tenor, 25 –40. Amy's fiancé. Patient with her neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. JOANNE, Female, Alto, 45 –65. Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry. LARRY, Male, Tenor, 45 –65. Joanne's husband.Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down. MARTA, Female, Mezzo, 25 –35. A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City. KATHY, Female, Mezzo, 30 –40. A former girlfriend of Robert's,now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. APRIL, Female, Mezzo, 21 –30. A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Open audition format. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. Additional information can be found at <http://www.HudsonPlayers.com> www.HudsonPlayers.com. The Hudson Players are an all volunteer award winning, community theatre. All roles in our productions are always open to auditioners, with no restrictions. Those interested in working backstage, on sets, lights, etc, are encouraged to come to auditions as well and fill out a form letting the producer know their areas of interest. If you have questions please feel free to email us at info@hudsonplayers.com or visit our website at www.hudsonplayers.com. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!