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Audition Announcements
Annie
Get Your Gun
Music by: Irving Berlin
Book by: Herbert & Dorothy Fields
Directed by Wil Kilroy
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 7pm and Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9am
Callbacks will be held on Saturday afternoon, September 18, 2010 - 1pm
Conflicts: a very short session has been set aside at 11:00am on Sunday in the lobby of the theater ONLY if it's impossible for you to make the above times. Please contact director
Wil Kilroy to schedule these appointments: kilroy@usm.maine.edu
All who are auditioning must come prepared to sing. Please bring sheet music for 16 bars of an up-tempo and 16 bars of a ballad and be familiar with the songs from the show, accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to do cold readings from the show and/or some dance movement, please dress accordingly and wear appropriate shoes (i.e. no flip flops, sandals, etc.)
Synopsis
Set in the 1880's. Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter, falls for Frank Butler when Buffalo Bill's show comes to town. Frank, however, isn't interested in tomboys. Annie joins the show hoping to win him, but it is soon discovered that she is an even better shooter than Frank, causing more friction between them. Annie eventually throws a contest to let Frank win. His manhood restored, he returns her love and they marry.
Cast Requirements
Frank Butler (Baritone, 25-40) A suave sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's show – he enjoys his status as a heartbreaker and star of the show, and would like to keep it that way.
Annie Oakley (Mezzo/belt, 20 - 30) A happy, endearing country girl who is an amazing markswoman. Illiterate, not very "lady-like". Strong singer-comedian who carries the show.
Charlie Davenport (Tenor, 30 - 45) Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show's advance manager.
Col. Will. F. Cody [Buffalo Bill] (Baritone, 45 - 70) The founder of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Winnie Tate (Soprano, 16 - 21) Dolly Tate's attractive daughter who is also in Buffalo Bill's show. She is dating Tommy.
Chief Sitting Bull (Baritone, 40 - 65) The wise old man. Gives Annie advice.
Pawnee Bill (Baritone, 40 - 65) In charge of the rival show.
Foster Wilson (Baritone, 45 - 70) Hotel owner.
Dolly Tate (Alto, 40 - 55) A busty woman in Buffalo Bill's show and mother of Winnie.
Tommy Keeler (Baritone, 17 - 23) Winnie's boyfriend.
Chorus and Smaller Roles: 4 Children 3G/1B, 9M/9F minimum, various shapes and sizes to portray Indians, society and townsfolk
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