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AUDITIONS:
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 7:00pm (by appointment)
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:00pm (by appointment)
CALLBACKS:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00pm
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 8:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 2:00pm
Friday, July 19, 2013 at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 8:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 2:00pm
All roles are open to audition – we are seeing a large adult ensemble cast for this production. There are many featured roles available (men, older roles (s), featured dancers with a strong ensemble). Those auditioning should be prepared to sing from the show or in the style of the show. Accompanist will be provided. All auditioners are asked to bring a headshot and resume to the audition.
Auditioners must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing at least 32 bars, but no more than one minute, of a fully memorized Broadway-style musical selection (not from DAMN YANKEES) that showcases their vocal range. Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditioners will also be asked to perform a dance combination that will be taught at the audition.
Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, beginning May 6th. There will be one midweek rehearsal on Wednesday, July 17th.
The production is directed by Vincent D. McCoy with choreography by Trisha Carr and musical direction by E. Karl Gallmeyer.
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please send an email to
auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule your appointment. Audition appointments by e-mail are preferred, but if you do not have access to e-mail call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at
860-489-7180 ext.151. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
DORIS: A friend of Meg's. She is slightly quieter and more conservative than her sister, but still outspoken. An avid baseball fan very involved in the community.
GLORIA THORPE: A probing reporter whose bottom-line is a good story for her paper. Fearless and biting.
JOE BOYD: A middle-aged, overweight married man who is in love with baseball, especially the Senators.
JOE HARDY: The 22-year-old, home run hitting alter ego of Joe Boyd. A good guy who loves that he is living out his dream, but deeply misses the life and love he left behind.
LOLA: The Devil's seductress assistant. Sexy and confident. Falls in love with Joe when her usual tricks don’t work on him. Though she’s done many bad things, she is a good person deep down inside.
MEG BOYD: Joe's long-suffering, but loyal wife. She is lonely and misses her husband. Decides a little white lie is worth telling to save a good person.
MR. APPLEGATE: The Devil in disguise as a slick salesman. A controlling, greedy smooth talker.
MR. WELCH: The owner of the Senators. Believes in Joe and believes in his team. A peacekeeper between the press and the team. Protective of Joe and the boys.
ROCKY: A baseball player for the Washington Senators. Cocky, but a little bit dopey, too. He’s a guy’s guy.
SISTER: A friend of Meg's and Doris’s sister. Outspoken and brash, but caring. Very involved in community activities.
SMOKEY: A catcher for the Washington Senators. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. Tries to be a tough guy like Rocky, but truly is not.
SOHOVIK: A baseball player for the Washington Senators. The smartest and most level-headed of the players. Enjoys his side job of selling insurance. The unofficial leader of the team.
VAN BUREN: The luckless team manager. A sort of father-figure for the team, who proudly defends them. A bit of a loose cannon.
ENSEMBLE: Ball Players, Baseball Fans, etc.
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