Open Auditions "The Producers" May 22, 2010

Auditions: Sunday, May 23 at 12:00pm

Bower City Theatre Company will present the hilarious Mel Brooks musical THE PRODUCERS. THE PRODUCERS ranks as one of the biggest musicals in Broadway history – nominated for a record 15 Tony Awards, and winning 12. This outrageous, hilarious, a teeny bit offensive, off the wall musical tells the story of a washed up Broadway producer, Max Bialystock and a meek accountant Leo Bloom. They set out looking to produce the worst Broadway show imaginable after discovering they can make more money on a flop because the show’s investors would never have to be paid back. THE PRODUCERS is never boring and you will find yourself holding your sides with laughter as Max and Leo sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam that there ever was!
Auditions will be held Sunday, May 23 at 12:00 pm at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. Janesville, WI 53545. Those auditioning should prepare 24 bars of a song of their choice. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Everyone auditioning will be taught a short dance at the audition. Please dress appropriately. Auditions are open to anyone 16 years and older. For information please email [email protected] . All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are welcome. Strong dancers that are non-singers and non-dancers are encouraged to audition.
The production, Directed by Jim Tropp, Choreographed by Carlynn Fitzgerald and Music Directed by Cindy Blanc will be presented August 20 -29, 2010. Performances will be held at The Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 South Main Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545. Tickets are available at the JPAC box office or by phone 608.758-0297.

Performances: August 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30pm and August 29 at 2:00pm

Cast requirements: 6 Men, 4 Women, 12 Ensemble.

MAX BIALYSTOCK Male, 40s+. Formerly the “King of Broadway” (probably self-proclaimed) now down on his luck and desperate. Strong comedic actor. Vocal range: low C to high F.

LEO BLOOM Male, mid 30s+. A mild mannered accountant. Meek and easily scared, but a dreamer. Vocal range: Tenor, low A to high F.

ROGER DE BRIS Male, 40+. The worst stage director in town, but thinks he’s the best. Flamboyant, over the top “queen” who channels Judy Garland. Vocal range: low A# to high G.

CARMEN GHIA Male, 40+. Roger’s “common-law assistant” an effeminate, strange looking man. Vocal range: low D# to high C.

FRANZ LIEBKIND Male, 35+. A wild-eyed German “immigrant”, quite possibly a war criminal. Author of “Springtime for Hitler.” Vocal range: low F to high F (2 octaves).

ULLA Female, 20s to 30s. Stunning and funny, a Swedish knockout. Gorgeous, able to belt up to high Eb. Must dance. Vocal range: low Bb to high Eb.

STORM TROOPER SOLOIST Male, 20+. The Hitler youth all grown up into a fine young soldier. Featured in “Springtime for Hitler.” Vocal range: low B to high E.

3 CHARACTER ACTRESSES Females, 25-45. Several featured roles, including Hold Me-Touch Me, Lick Me-Bite Me, and Kiss Me-Feel Me, usherettes, Shirley Markowitz. Strong comic actresses who sing. Vocal range: Alto-mezzo.

ENSEMBLE (6 MEN, 6 WOMEN) Must be able to dance and sing well. Will play various roles, including little old ladies, chorus girls, Roger’s team, auditioners, prisoners, accountants, etc.