UP IN ONE PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce Auditions for Guys and Dolls.
DATES: Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 pm
Sunday, April 7th at 7:00 pm
CALLBACKS: Monday, April 8th at 7 pm
PLACE: The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY (downstairs)
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Nicole Tarcza
MUSIC DIRECTORS: Paul & JoAnne Schubert
STAGE MANAGER: Crystal Carolan
PRODUCER: Diana di Grandi
PREPARE: (a) 16 - 32 measures of a song from the show or in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music for the piano accompanist or recorded tracks. (b) prepare a monologue from our Audition Packet that best suits the character you wish to play.
Audition Packet link: Guys & Dolls Audition Information
BE PREPARED TO LIST YOUR CONFLICTS. We cannot cast those with multiple conflicts, or conflicts during tech week through performance dates. General Rehearsal and Performance Calendar is included in Audition Packet.
PERFORMANCE DATES: July 19 – August 11, 2024, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM for a total of 12 performances.
SEEKING: Actors, singers, and dancers. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage/background and body types are encouraged to audition. Regardless of GUYS AND DOLLS traditional character designations, casting will be approached with no regard to an actor’s gender expression, race, or ethnicity. Women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
OVERVIEW
Music & Lyrics by Frank Lessor, Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows
Winning a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers, GUYS AND DOLLS is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Winning a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers It is set in the colorful world of Damon Runyon’s mythical 1950s New York City with its underground dice-slinging rogues, glitzy "showgirls," and high-stakes romances. The show features a variety of iconic ensemble and principal roles with opportunities for high-energy song and dance and flashy characterizations. The story centers on career gambler Sky Masterson who makes the bet of a lifetime to win the heart of “Save-A-Soul” missionary Sarah Brown. While long-suffering nightclub star Adelaide laments foot-dragging beau Nathan Detroit’s 14-year failure to tie the knot. Big, brassy, and timelessly exuberant, Guys and Dolls resonates with beloved show tunes like Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat, If I Were A Bell, Luck Be A Lady, and old-fashioned Broadway fun.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
SKY MASTERSON – Lead, Male, Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range: E5 - B3.
A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome.
SARAH BROWN – Lead, Female, Age: 20 to 35, Soprano, Vocal range G5 - B3.
Pretty, bright-eyed woman, the Sergeant of the local Mission. Fully believes in her worthy cause; wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. She is prudish and uptight, but eventually lets go.
NATHAN DETROIT – Lead, Male, Age: 35 to 50, Baritone, Vocal range: F5 - D4.
Organizer of the floating crap game; a slightly neurotic, lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack -- and looking for the big break he never seems to get; his heart is torn between the camaraderie of his gambling circle and Adelaide, to whom he has been engaged for 14 years; excellent actor with strong comedic timing.
MISS ADELAIDE – Lead, Female, Age 30s - 40s; , Alto E5 – A3.
Attractive nightclub singer/dancer at the “Hot Box” and Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée, this role requires a strong belter with dancing ability and excellent comedic skills; she adores Nathan but is driven so crazy by his gambling antics.
NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON - Supporting Role, Male, age 30 – 60, Tenor to high B flat.
Nathan Detroit’s best pal, whose enthusiasm knows no bounds; comic, cheerful, and likable as he delivers funny one-liners and several of the show’s most well known numbers with equal aplomb, including “Fugue for Tinhorns” and the show stopping “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
BENNY SOUTHSTREET - Supporting Role, Male, Age: 30 to 45, Vocal range G5 - D4.
Nathan's right-hand man, a gambler, smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at heart.
ARVIDE ABERNATHY - Supporting Role, Gender: Open, Age: 50 to 65, Vocal range F5 - D4.
Bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, Sarah's loving grandparent. Wise and sweet, wants only the best for her.
HARRY THE HORSE - Supporting Role, Male, Age: 30 to 55, Vocal range G5 - F3.
Quintessential tough guy gambler; has come into money by collecting the reward on his father; sidekick to Big Jule, but is more on the ball and is able to stand his ground when necessary; sings with ensemble only.
LT. BRANNIGAN - Supporting Role, Gender: Open, Age: 40 to 60.
New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead-set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character.
BIG JULE - Supporting Role, Male, Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range: G5 - F3.
A big- time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf.
GENERAL MATILDA CARTWRIGHT - Featured Role, Female, 40+, Mezzo. The regional representative of Save-a-Soul Mission is a highly anticipated and talked-about presence known for her intimidating demeanor, strong leadership, and surprising sense of humor.
HOT BOX GIRLS – (Mimi, Allison, Vernon, Ferguson) Performers who back- up Adelaide in her night club act. Strong dancers and singers. Will double into other areas of the ensemble.
ENSEMBLE - Sightseers, Mission Band (Agatha, Calvin, Martha), Crap Shooters (Liver Lips Louie, Angie The Ox, Rusty Charlie), Waiters, Havana Dancers)
MALE DANCERS WHO SING will be featured in “Luck Be a Lady” and as Havana dancers; may double as Runyonland characters; cameo gambler roles will be cast from this group.
MALE SINGERS WHO MOVE but may not be skilled dancers will be considered to sing some of the greatest male ensemble numbers in musical theatre (e.g., “Oldest Established,” “Luck Be A Lady”); Some will be featured in the Mission Band; may double as Runyonland characters; several cameo roles will be cast from this group.
Questions: upinoneprod@gmail.com