AUDITION NOTICE
Now Booking Auditions for
THE MUSIC MAN
Auditions open to performers ages
6 & up
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR AUDITIONEES UNDER THE AGE OF 18
AUDITIONS
(Ages 6 & up)
Thursday November 14th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Friday November 15th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday November 16th 9:00am-12:30am
Sunday November 17th 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday November 18th 6:30pm-9:30pm
CALLBACKS
Thursday November 21st 6:00pm - 10:00pm
LOCATION
44 Gaukel St. Kitchener
(Parking lot located on Joseph St.)
REHEARSALS
Mondays & Thursdays
6:30pm-9:30pm
Sundays 2:00pm-6:00pm
Beginning Thursday January 9th 2025
Performers cast in The Music Man must be available for all required rehearsals.
SUMMARY
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
All Character Consent Advisory:
Physical contact, such as holding hands, between actors may be required in various scenes, as well as dance sequences.
COS has a certified intimacy professional on team.
CHARACTERS
Harold Hill - Baritone
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 30 to 45
​Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Marion Paroo on the lips.
Marian Paroo - Legit Soprano
The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 28 to 35
​Consent Advisory: This character kisses the characters Harold Hill & Charlie Cowell on the lips, hugs the characters of Mrs. Paroo and Winthrop Paroo.
Mayor Shinn - Any Vocal Range
A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 50 to 65
​
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn - Alto
Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 45 to 65
​
Mrs. Paroo - Mezzo
Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 50 to 60
Consent Advisory: This character hugs the characters of Marion and Winthrop Paroo.
​
Winthrop Paroo - Adolescent Tenor/Soprano
Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 8 to 12
Consent Advisory: This character hugs the characters of Marion and Mrs Paroo.
​
Marcellus Washburn - Tenor
Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 30 to 45
​
Amaryllis - (Adolescent Mezzo Soprano)
A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 8 to 12
​
Tommy Djilas - Heavy Dancing Role
An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 15 to 20
​
Zaneeta Shinn - Heavy Dancing Role.
The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 14 to 20
​
Gracie Shinn - (Adolescent Mezzo Soprano)
Youngest Daughter of Mayor Shinn.
Gender: Female Presenting
Playable Age: 8 - 12
​
Charlie Cowell - Any Vocal Range
A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.
Gender: Male Presenting
Playable Age: 25 to 45
Consent Advisory: This character kisses the character Marion Paroo on the lips.
​
The Barbershop Quartet - 2 Tenors, 1 Baritone, 1 Bass
A quartet formed by Harold Hill Consisting of Husbands of the "Pick-a-Little" Ladies.
Genders: Male Presenting
Various Ages
​
The Pick-a-Little Ladies - Various Vocal Types
The gossip ladies of River City
Genders: Female Presenting
Various Ages
​​​
Adult & Youth Ensemble
The townspeople of River City
Various Voice Types
Various Gender Types
Various Ages