Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to announce its upcoming auditions for the musical Anything Goes at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph.
In-Person Audition Dates:
Saturday, May 30th 12:30-5pm.
Monday, June 1st from 6:30-9pm.
Callbacks by invitation: Saturday, June 6th from 12pm-5pm
Virtual auditions are also being accepted.
Performance Dates:
Weekend performances August 21-23 and August 28-30, performance times TBD
In-Person Audition Details:
All Auditioners (virtual or in-person) are asked to complete this form to the best of their ability prior to auditions:
- Open call auditions for performers aged 18 & older
- Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song from the show or a musical theater piece of your choice.
- Please bring a device to play a track to accompany you or be prepared to sing A Capella. There will be no accompanist.
- Please come prepared to dance at auditions.
- Sides will be provided at the audition/callback at the director’s discretion.
- Virtual submissions are upon request, but we would prefer to see you in person! Virtual submissions must be available to attend in person callbacks if needed.
- Please provide a headshot and resume if available.
Virtual Auditions:
- Virtual auditions can be submitted upon request, but we would love to see you in person! Email Chrystina Kepreos at anythinggoesBPP@gmail.comfor virtual audition instructions.
- Virtual auditions are due on May 29th at 5pm. If invited to callbacks, you will be required to attend in-person.
Please email Chrystina before May 29th at anythinggoesBPP@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Rehearsals will take place 3 times a week, usually consisting of two weekday evenings and one weekend day. All performers must be available for the entirety of tech week (August 15th -August 20th) and for all performance dates…No exceptions at this time. Rehearsals will begin the week of June 8th.
Anything Goes
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Robert Crouse
Directed by Chrystina Kepreos
Set sail aboard the S.S. America before the end of summer with a dazzling production of the classic musical comedy. A toe-tapping, tap-dancing delight, is a madcap cruise full of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and show-stopping numbers that have become timeless standards by Cole Porter.
Character Breakdown:
Reno Sweeney
Playing Age: 30–45
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano/Alto (Strong Belt)
Notes: A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist, she is clever, funny, persuasive and extremely confident. Strong singing and dancing/tap required, as well as comedic timing.
Sir Evelyn Oakleigh
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 30-45
Vocal Range: Tenor
Notes: Eccentric, upper-class Englishman. Dry humor, awkward charm. Strong comedic actor. Hope’s energetic, quirky and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent, strong singing and the ability to move well also required.
Billy Crocker
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 20-30
Vocal Range: Tenor
Notes: A young businessman who is in love with Hope, he is charismatic and charming. Strong singing required and should be able to dance or move well.
Hope Harcourt
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 20-25
Notes: Classic ingénue. A beautiful heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry to satisfy her mother’s wishes. Strong singing and dancing required.
Moonface Martin
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 35-55
Vocal Range: Baritone (character)
Notes: Lovable, second-rate gangster. Big comic role, strong timing and physical comedy.
Bonnie
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 25-40
Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano / Alto (belt)
Notes: Sassy, confident, comedic. Strong dancer
Elisha J. Whitney
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 45-65
Notes: Wealthy businessman; loud, comedic, often tipsy
Mrs. Harcourt
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 45-65
Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano (character)
Notes: Snobbish, status-driven socialite. Strong comedic delivery.
Reno’s Angels (Purity, Chasity, Charity, Virtue)
Gender: Female
Playing Age: 18-30
Vocal Range: Various (tight harmonies)
Notes: Strong dancers with a solid vocal blend.
Ching & Ling
Gender: Male-presenting (flexible)
Playing Age: 20-40
Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone (light singing; may be doubled from ensemble)
Notes: Comic supporting roles and associates of the Bishop, often involved in disguise and mistaken identity plot elements. Strong physical comedy, timing and character work required.
Bishop
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 50-70
Vocal Range: Non-singing/light baritone
Note: Authority figure used in disguise
Captain/Purser/Sailors
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 18 & up
Vocal range: Various
Notes: Featured ensemble, strong character actors and dancers