Auditions: Anything Goes (2022 Edition)

ANYTHING GOES

Stowed away aboard the SS American en route from New York to London, Billy is on a mission to stop the marriage of his muse,  Hope Harcourt to the millionaire Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Aided by the show-stopping Reno Sweeney, sailors, showgirls and even public enemy #13, Billy is going to woo  and win back his true love while mischief and mayhem abound aboard in this madcap classic musical comedy by beloved composer and Tony Award winner Cole Porter.  It’s the perfect night out at the theater — contagiously fun and pure “musical comedy joy!”

Rehearsals/Important Dates – 

Rehearsals for ANYTHING GOES start on June 10th, and will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, during the hours of 6:30 p.m – 10 p.m, with two added Saturdays.

Saturday, August 2nd, 9 a.m – 5 p.m (one hour lunch break)
Q2Q, 9 a.m – 5 p.m – August 9th (one hour lunch break)
Tech – August 11th – 14th, 6 p.m – 10 p.m

Pay Rate –

We are able to pay actors a stipend of $150 for this production, with a $25 bump in pay for understudies/swings when going on for a performance.

PREPARATION

Woodstock Arts is deeply committed to building an inviting and inclusive arts community that celebrates individuality and diversity and treats everyone with fairness and respect. We invite artists of all genders, races, ages, sizes, and sexual orientations, as well as artists with disabilities to participate. We want to represent diverse communities in our organization and welcome you here.

Woodstock Arts is taking measures to ensure your safety and well-being. We want to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and fun as possible for everyone involved.

Auditions will be in-person on Wednesday, May 28th, from 6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.

Video audition submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, May 28th at 8:00 p.m. Auditions received after this time may not be considered.  You can send your Video Submission to zach@woodstockarts.org. Please Slate before your video audition. (NOTE: you will still need to fill out the online audition form along with a video submission.) 

In-person callbacks  for ANYTHING GOES will be on Saturday, May 31st, within the time-span of from 11 a.m – 5 p.m

Information about callbacks will be emailed separately.

For your audition please prepare- A 16 – 32 bar cut of a song of your choosing, preferably in the style of the show or that showcases character/strong choices.

There will be no accompaniment for this audition, so please send a track to zach@woodstockarts.org prior to your audition to be played in the room for you. 

CASTING BREAKDOWNS- All roles are open ethnicity unless otherwise stated.

ANYTHING GOES Character Breakdown – we are able to cast a company of 22 adult actors (including understudies/swings). 

• Reno Sweeney, Mid 20’s and up – A brassy evangelist turned nightclub singer.  Clever, funny, confident.. Mezzo G3-Eb5
• Billy Crocker, Mid 20’s and up – – Assistant to Whitney.  Hopelessly in love with Hope.  Charming & quick witted.   Tenor B3-G4
• Moonface Martin Mid 30s and up, – A hapless gangster, Public Enemy #13.  Lead comedian. Tenor Bb3-Gb4
• Hope Harcourt, Mid 20’s and up – Prominent debutant engaged to Lord Evelyn, but in love with Billy.  Sweet but not saccharine. Soprano A4-Bb5
• Lord Evelyn Oakley, , Mid 20’s and up – – A slightly eccentric, wealthy Englishman engaged to Hope. Baritone C3-G4
• Erma, Early 20’s and up – – A vivacious gangster’s moll with a high octane libido.  Good physical comedienne.   Good dancer.  Mezzo A4-C#5
• Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt, mid 40’s to mid 60’s – Overbearing mother of Hope.  A bit doty.  Any Vocal.
• Elisha Whitney, mid 40’s to mid 60’s – A Wall Street tycoon.  Billy’s boss.  A nearsighted lush.  Baritone C3-D4
• Captain, mid 40’s to mid 60’s –  Captain of the ocean liner.  Baritone
• Purser, mid 20’s and up–  Ship’s purser.  Tenor
• Henry T. Dobson, mid 30’s and up – A pompous minister.
• Spit & Dippy, , Mid 20’s and up –  Two rascally New York street toughs.  May double as sailors or passengers.
• The Angels , Mid 20’s and up – (Purity, Chastity, Charity, Virtue) – Reno’s back-up showgirls / singers / dancers.  Tappers.
• Sailors/Passengers/Ensemble, 16 and up,  – In addition to being passengers they play assorted speaking roles. Singing & some dancing.  Tap is always a plus, but not mandatory.