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Audition Announcements

The Will Rogers Follies

Book by Peter Stone
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Inspired by the words of Will Rogers and Betty Rogers

Director - Michael Donovan
Music Director - Rebecca Rinaldi
Choreographer - Thomas Smallwood

Audition Dates:
Sunday, June 22nd 7:00-9:30pm
Wednesday, June 25th 6:00-9:00pm

Callbacks: Sunday, June 29th 7:00pm
 
Location:
Lyric Music Theater; 176 Sawyer Street, South Portland

Auditioners must bring a prepared audition piece with music for pianist. Please wear appropriate attire for dance. Everyone auditioning must be available for all 4 weekend performances (September 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 &12)

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

Cast:

Will Rogers: 30-50, Funny and poignant role with possibility of harmonica and guitar playing. Strong singer, actor and mover. Baritone.

Ziegfeld’s Favorite: 18+, Beautiful chorus girl. Strong comedic role and dance experience necessary. Strong singing required. Alto/Mezzo.

Wiley Post: 40+, Recurring role, pilot of the plane that crashes, funny. Can be doubled into Men’s Quartet.

Clem Rogers: Will’s father. 40+, Strong actor and singer, comedic role. Doubles into other parts.

Ziegfeld Girls: 16+, 9-15 girls needed. Strong SINGING AND DANCING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Cowboys: 16+, 4 needed, MUST SING IN QUARTET, Strong movers. Will double into other roles.

Betty Blake: Will’s wife. 25+, Strong SINGER and ACTRESS. Some dance.

Will’s children: THESE ROLES WILL NOT BE DOUBLE CAST!!!! 3 BOYS needed 8-12, 1 GIRL needed 9-12, role of the youngest boy could be played by a girl.

Assorted Ensemble Roles Available to be played by Ziegfeld Girls and Cowboys.
 
FMI: contact Michael Donovan at 329-0565
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