This summer, CCT will be offering a youth workshop and performance instead of a traditional summer camp. Registration for this workshop will allow for participation in five workshops, rehearsals, and August performances. There will be a $40 fee for participation, and the show is capped at a maximum of 40 participants.
Step 1: Fill out the audition form at https://forms.gle/BUnmDH1MQA9TKfyK8
Step 2: Record a video including:
- Your name
- What role or roles you are auditioning for
- Tell us about your past performance experience
- Tell us why you want to audition for this show (20-45 seconds)
- Sing 1 minute of a Disney or Broadway style song
Step 3: Upload the video to YouTube (permission settings “unlisted”) or a OneDrive/Google Drive (permissions settings under “anyone with the link” can view) and email the link to contact@collegecommunitytheatre.com
Step 4: Register for The Music Man Jr through Pendleton Parks and Recreation at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/pendletonparksandrec/activity/search/detail/4200?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Music Man Jr Lead Characters:
HAROLD HILL (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Harold Hill should be played by a boy with charisma and charm, who is
comfortable on stage. He should be a great actor, singer, and mover. Cast
someone who memorizes lines easily and has a good sense of musical rhythm.
Your Harold should look good with your Marian and the two together should
exude a spark of excitement.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
MARIAN PAROO (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
The role of Marian is a different twist on the traditional leading lady. The
character progresses greatly during the show, starting as an uptight librarian
and transforming into a beautiful and trusting young woman. Marian must have
an amazing voice, be an excellent actor, and be able to move well. She must also
have an air of confidence.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
CHARLIE COWELL (ACTING ONLY ROLE)
The actor playing Charlie will perform in the ensemble or as a teen dancer or
townsperson–just make sure it’s clear he’s NOT playing Charlie Cowell in those
scenes. Cast a strong actor with a good loud voice. He should have a good sense
of comic timing.
Gender: Male
MAYOR SHINN (ACTING ONLY ROLE)
The actor playing Mayor Shinn certainly needs a good sense of comic timing, but
should be able to perform the role very seriously. This is elemental in creating
the humor of THE MUSIC MAN JR., which is based in reality. Mayor Shinn does
not have to sing or dance, but he is responsible for a great deal of the pacing
and line pick up in the show. Make sure your actor can memorize long
monologues.
Gender: Male
EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Everybody wants to play Eulalie. It’s a great role for a great comic actress. If
Eulalie takes herself seriously your audience will find her hysterical. Eulalie does
have some singing and some dancing, or at least posing. Make sure your Eulalie
works with your Mayor Shinn.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4
MARCELLUS WASHBURN (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
This classic sidekick to Harold has been immortalized by comedic greats like
Buddy Hacket. Marcellus’ big number is “Shipoopi” so the character has to act
well, sing reasonably well (although a character voice is best)
and be able to dance.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D#5
Vocal range bottom: E4
ETHEL TOFFELMIER (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Ethel is Marcellus’s girlfriend. Ethel has some acting, some singing, and some
dancing. Ethel is also one of the solo Pick-a-Little ladies.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4
MRS. PAROO (ACTING, SINGING ROLE)
Mrs. Paroo is the conscience of River City. She is a great mother, stands up for
what she believes in, and gently pushes Marian to think of her future. The role
requires an actress who can do a good Irish brogue, and who can sing and act.
She should also look right with Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: -1
WINTHROP PAROO (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Winthrop should appear to be young (his voice must be unchanged) and he
should be a good actor. Winthrop also needs to be able to affect a believable
lisp. Winthrop has to transform from a shy child to an outspoken child who not
only sings but dances!
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
AMARYLLIS (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Amaryllis is the slightly bratty girl who studies piano with Marian. Amaryllis
should be a good actor, and roughly the same size as Winthrop and Gracie.
Gender: Female
EWART DUNLOP (ACTING, SINGING, DANCING ROLE)
Ewart is part of the quartet, the member with the second highest voice or tenor.
He is married to Maud Dunlop. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts
strongly.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: E4