*Really Rosie* A Musical Book & Lyrics by Maurice Sendak Music by Carole King Directed by *Joanna May Hunkins* Music Direction by *Ben Malkevitch* Children’s author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are) uses characters from his 1962 Nutshell Libraries to create a day in the life of young Rosie and her friends as their imaginations run wild on a hot summer day in front of a Brooklyn stoop. Pop icon Carole King (“Natural Woman”, “Beautiful”) composed the original rock score for the 1975 TV special and 1980 Off Broadway hit that has become beloved by generations. Much like the Peanuts gang in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, all of the kids can be played by young adults and all of the actors work together as a tight ensemble of principal roles. *For this production we will be seeking singing actors ages 8-14* *Audition Date:* Tues. April 12th from 6-9pm Open auditions - No appointment necessary *Audition Preparation:* Please prepare two contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock cuttings (approx. 32 bars each) and a short comedic story or joke. *Available Roles:* *Rosie* – loves to sing and dance; she’s the sassiest kid on the block and the leader of the group *Kathy* – Rosie’s sidekick; somewhat awkward, but always happy to go along with Rosie’s plan *Alligator* – clueless, but lovable; could be played by a male or female *Johnny* – intellectual beyond his years and a bit anti-social because of it *Pierre* – a spoiled brat who bullies everyone, but deep down loves his friends *Chicken Soup *– Rosie’s annoying little brother who tags along with the older kids *Show Dates:* June 3rd – 12th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm Sundays at 3:00pm *Theatre Location:* TrueNorth Cultural Arts 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH 44054 (440) 949-5200 x221 www.TNCArts.org <http://www.tncarts.org/>