The Music Man Audition Packet Information – 2010

Show Dates: April 30th at 7 p.m., and May 1st at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. –
(Total Performances) – 3 – We will move to the venue on Tuesday, April
27th for technical and dress rehearsals all week.
Performance Location: Victoria Theatre located at 138 North Main
Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402 – THIS PERFORMANCE LOCATION IS
A BLESSING! WE ARE FORTUNATE TO PERFORM IN SUCH A
PUBLIC VENUE WHERE WE CAN WITNESS FOR CHRIST.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS “ONCE IN A LIFETIME”
OPPORTUNITY.

*NOTE: THIS IS A MUSICAL, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF

PARTS FOR NON-SINGERS, SINGERS, ACTORS, DANCERS, AND
TOWNSPEOPLE! THIS SHOW IS SPECIAL AND INCLUDES A
VARIETY OF A LOT OF DIFFERENT TALENTS. DON’T LET THE
FACT THAT “YOU DON’T SING” KEEP YOU FROM
AUDITIONING! THOSE WISHING TO BE IN THE
TOWNSPEOPLE B GROUPING DO NOT NEED TO AUDITION –
ONLY SIGN UP.

Audition Information: (Audition times are assigned and last from 5 to 8 minutes
each. Depending upon the part you may be signed up for, a group audition may be
the only requirement) – High School Students/Homeschool Students – See Mrs.
Caldwell in Room C-312 for assigned times and materials – Middle School Students
– See Mrs. Berlean in Room C-224 – Elementary School – Sign up sheet in
classroom, materials will be distributed to those who sign up.
Audition Dates and Times:
• Thursday, January 7th – 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – B-322 – High
School Choir Room
• Friday, January 8th – 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – B-322 – High School
Choir Room
• Saturday, January 9th – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – B-322 – High
School Choir Room

**After auditions have taken place, casting will be announced the week of January 11th.
All who audition will be cast in the show, depending upon your interests and talents, you
will be placed in the appropriate part.
Rehearsal Schedules: (Detailed schedule available at cast first cast
meeting) - Rehearsals will take place Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays, immediately after school until 6 p.m. Dance rehearsals for
chorus dancers will more that likely take place on Tuesday or Thursday
evenings from the 6 to 9 time frame. During the months of March and
April, some Saturday rehearsals will be scheduled as well. The part you are
chosen for will dictate how often you rehearse. Lead parts will rehearse the most, then
chorus members, then salesman, then townspeople the least. As the show approaches, the
entire company will be required to attend all rehearsals. A detailed rehearsal schedule
will be distributed at the orientation meeting listed below. Schedules and availability will
be considered when the casting is made. A musical of this nature is a collaborative effort
and a HUGE commitment. Please do not take this lightly. You will be required to attend
rehearsals as we strive for excellence. I guarantee you will be blessed and have fun! It is
an honor to be able to participate and perform for the Lord’s glory, so prayerfully
consider the time needed to prepare for this very public presentation before signing up!

***Vocal Rehearsals will take place with Miss Miller in the choir
room and will begin the week of January 18th and continue for 3 weeks.
Drama rehearsals will be mixed in during this time and are scheduled to begin January
21st. A specific to character vocal rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the orientation
meeting along with the drama schedule. Please indicate whether you are going on a
mission trip during January when auditioning. This will not keep you from being cast.

**SCHEDULED REQUIRED MEETING DATES AS OF

DEC 2009**
(3 continuous meetings in one day- check times below)
*Tuesday, January 19th – MANDATORY cast meeting in the
cafeteria – 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.–read through– 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. –same day.
Following the cast and read throughs, where the entire cast is required to
attend, there will be a MANDATORY - parent meeting – One parent must
attend (students are permitted to leave at 6 p.m.) – 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the
cafeteria.
**Thursday, January 21st – 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Rehearsals,
vocal/drama begin

AVAILABLE PARTS: APPROXIMATE AGE INDICATED ( High

School (HS), Middle School (MS), Elementary (ELE.) – Singing
requirement is indicated by
* - solo –
** ensemble – group of 4 or more/some one line solos required
-***chorus- Group singing only
Conductor (male) – couple lines…………………………………………………….H.S.
Salesmen 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 –train scene………..………………………………………….H.S.
Newspaper Readers 1, 2, 3 – train scene ……..…………………………………….H.S.
Charlie Cowell – (anvil salesman)…………………………………………………...H.S.
*Harold Hill (Music Man)…………………………………………………………...H.S.
Mayor Shinn………………………………………………………………………….H.S.
**Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn(Mayor’s wife)………………………………………..H.S.
**The Barbershop Quartet:
1. Ewart Dunlop – Tenor 2
2. Oliver Hix – Bass 1
3. Jacey Squires – Tenor 1
4. Olin Britt – Bass 2……………………………………………………..H.S./Adult
***Tommy Djilas -……………………………………………………………………H.S.
*Marian Paroo(female lead)…………………………………………………………H.S.
*Marcellus Washburn (sidekick)…………………………………………………....H.S.
*Mrs. Paroo (Marion’s IRISH Mother) – accent…………………………………..H.S.
*Amaryllis…………………………………………………………….......(M.S.)5th or 6th
*Winthrop Paroo………………………………………………….(M.S.) 5th – 6th grade
***Zaneeta Shinn…………………………………………………………………….H.S.
***Gracie Shinn……………………………………………………………………...H.S.
**Alma Hix…………………………………………………………………………...H.S.
**Maud Dunlop……………………………………………………………………....H.S.
**Ethel Toffelmier…………………………………………………………………....H.S
**Mrs. Squires………………………………………………………………………..H.S.
***Pick a Little/Grecian Urn Ladies………………………………………………..H.S.
***Farmer(solo line)………………………………………………………………... H.S.
***Farmer’s wife (solo line)…………………………………………………………H.S.
***Voices 1 – 11 (solo line)………………………………………(M.S. – 7th, 8th /H.S.)
Constable Lock……………………………………………………………………….H.S.
Man 1, 2, and 3………………………………………………………………………..H.S.
Woman 1, 2, and 3……………………………………………………………………H.S.
***Dancers………………………………………………………(M.S.-7th and 8th../H.S.)
***Townspeople A……………………………………………….(M.S. – 5th – 8th/H.S)
Townspeople B (No audition)-SIGN UP……………………. (Ele/M.S. 3rd – 8th/H.S.)
River City boys ………..…………………………………………............(M.S.- 7th, 8th)
River City boys band…………………………………………………Cast at later date

High School (9th – 12th) Homeschool Students – (3rd – 8th) – Look at

approximate age for parts (above)
If you see a part that interests you, TEAR OFF THE ATTACHED SHEET AND BRING
IT TO MY ROOM, Mrs. Caldwell, C-312 DURING THE DAYTIME (Do not be late for
another class) or after school. I will give you the needed audition materials, and you may
sign up for a time to audition. If interested in the TOWNSPEOPLE B group, fill out the
attached sheet and return it to Mrs. Caldwell. No audition is required for
TOWNSPEOPLE B. Homeschool students may contact Mrs. Caldwell via email at
dcaldwell@daytonchristian.com.

Middle School Students ( 5th – 8th grade)

If you see a part that interests you, TEAR OFF THE ATTACHED SHEET AND BRING
IT TO Mrs. Berlean’s room, C224, DURING THE DAYTIME (Do not be late for
another class) or after school. She will give you the needed audition materials, and you
may sign up for a time to audition. If interested in the TOWNSPEOPLE B group, fill
out the attached sheet and return it to Mrs. Caldwell. No audition is required for
TOWNSPEOPLE B.

Elementary school students (3rd – 4th grade)

No audition required for this age group. They will be assigned the parts of
TOWNSPEOPLE B. A sign-up sheet will be circulated through the
classrooms, then Mrs. Caldwell will contact the students who have signed up
and distribute the needed information.

THOSE AUDITIONING FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT

TOWNSPEOPLE B
***You may read for two parts if you wish. You may be asked to read a different part
from the script as well.

SHADOWING PROGRAM FOR CREW MEMBERS:

Due to the fact that we are performing in a professional venue this year, the Victoria
Theatre is offering a shadowing program for technical students. Professional stage
hands will run the equipment, but have offered to instruct and allow students to
help out in the areas of sound and props. If you are interested in participating,
please inform Mrs. Caldwell. Other helpers are needed in the area of makeup
application. See Mrs. Caldwell if you are interested.

Please prayerfully consider being part of this production. We look forward to

working with you!
Mrs. Diana Caldwell Mrs. Jacquelyn Berlean Miss Tracy Miller
High School Middle School Choir
Room C312 Room C224 B-422
djpcaldwell@woh.rr.com jberlean@daytonchristian.com tmiller@daytonchristian.com
dcaldwell@daytonchristian.com
cell-937-681-7641

Sincerely,
Diana Caldwell
God Bless you!