The Music Man ANIMATED | VA’s, Artists and Musical Composers Needed!!! |
Project Overview
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
Greetings everybody! I've recently fallen in love with Meredith Wilson's musical, The Music Man. I'm looking for the talent to help me put together an animation. You don't need to be a professional to audition, but I do ask that you follow some rules that will be listed below. Be aware that this list can be changed at any time, and I will be enforcing them as I see fit. Failure to follow these rules can result in being banned from the production.
RULES
1. ALWAYS be respectful of your fellow auditioners. Do not harass them over their casted role, audition, etc. Negative vibes are not allowed in this production. Personal drama should be handled one-on-one.
2. Please do not harass me, as the director. I will not have any clue who will have a definite role until the deadline is hit. If you are not casted for the role you desired, don't take it personally.
3. PLEASE have a decent mic, or minimal background noise.
4. If casted for a major role, please have a schedule that is easy to work with. I will always be understanding when life gets in the way, but I am also relying on you as a critical part of the show.
5. Please have a Discord account! I have a server set up for everybody to join - posted below - and most of our work will be done on there.
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If anybody has any questions, comments, or concerns, you can always reach out to me here or on Discord! That's all for now - thank you, and good luck~.
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(Baritone, A Flat to High F) A smooth talking con man and traveling salesman with plenty of charm, who tries Iowa after saturating Illinois; convinces townspeople they need a boys’ band to keep them out of trouble. He falls for Marian, the librarian; sings “Trouble”, “Seventy-six Trombones,” “The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl,” “Marian the Librarian,” “Shipoopi,”(Dance only) “Till There Was You,” & “Goodnight My Someone” reprise.
Ladies and gentlemen, either you are closing your eyes to a situation you do not wish to acknowledge, or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicated by the presence of a pool table in your community!
Oh, my dear little librarian. You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you've collected nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'The Sadder but Wiser Girl' or 'Marian the Librarian'
(Soprano, Low G to High A) Daughter to Mrs. Paroo and sister to Winthrop, she is the stuffy, conceited librarian and piano teacher in town. She is very learned and defends the “questionable” books that are in the library. She was close to her deceased father’s friend, Mr. Madison, and the town believes that she had an affair with him. After all, he left the library to the town, but all the books to her! There was no affair, and he was like an uncle to her. At first, after meeting Harold Hill, she dislikes him but then gets to know him better, and we see a transformation in her while she falls in love. She comes to realize that he really does want to make a difference, and changes things in the town. They end up together. Sings: “Piano Lesson,” “Goodnight My Someone,” “My White Knight,” “Shipoopi,”(Dance only) “Will I Ever Tell You,” “Till There Was You,” & “Seventy-six Trombones” reprise.
Even should that happen to be true, does that give you the right to follow me around wherever I go? Another thing, Mister Hill, I'm not as easily mesmerized or hoodwinked as some people in this town and I think it only fair to warn you that I have a shelf full of reference books in there which may very well give me some interesting information about you.
Professor Harold Hill. Gary Conservatory of Music, class of '05. Harold, there wasn't any Gary Conservatory of Music in '05. Because the town wasn't even built until '06. I tore this page out of an Indiana Journal. I was going to use it against you, but now I give to you with my love.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Goodnight My Someone' or her part in 'Piano Lesson'
(Tenor, G to High A) Former con man and friend to Harold Hill who now lives in River City; becomes fast friends with Harold again and helps him learn about the town, tries to help Harold get out of town after the con; his is a comic role; Dating Ethel Toffelmeir. Sings “The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl,” and “Shipoopi,” also the chorus numbers.
Well, ain't no call for a boys' band in this town. Anything these Iowa people don't have already, they do without.
Thar she blows. [Pause] No, that's not the librarian. That's Mrs. Shinn, the mayor's wife.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Shipoopi', or one of the chorus numbers.
(Mezzo Soprano A Flat to E Flat) Widowed Irish mother to Marian and Winthrop, she speaks with an Irish accent. She is a sweet, cheerful homemaker who wants the best for everyone. She gives Marian a lot of advice about how to find a man, and dotes on Winthrop. She falls for Harold’s con. Always keeps her hands busy. Sings: “Piano Lesson,”and most of the chorus numbers.
If you don't mind my saying so, it wouldn't have hurt you to to find out what the gentleman wanted.
You'll have to excuse Winthrop, professor. We can't get him to say three words a day even to us. So if you get into play in a band it will be a miracle. Where are you from, professor?
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of her part in 'Piano Lesson' or one of the chorus numbers.
(Chorus Only) The Mayor of River City, self-important, blustery, pompous, not terribly intelligent. Gets lots of things wrong! Listens to his wife. Protective of daughter, Zaneeta, whom he thinks is dating the wrong boy in town. Takes himself seriously, but comes across funny. Sings: Chorus Numbers.
As Mayor of River City I welcome you River Citizians to the Fourth of July exercises. Now, the Wa Tan Ye Girls will present a spectacle my wife— [Pause] —in which my wife – Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn, will take a leading part.
You watch your phraseology. And stay away from my oldest girl. Hill, I’ll talk to you Monday morning about this band thing.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
(Alto, D to D) Mayor Shinn’s wife, she is definitely a society lady, knows everyone in town, struts about like a peacock and is somewhat snooty. A Member of every auxiliary organization in town, she has some strange ideas and doesn’t think she looks as ridiculous as she really is. Keeps her husband in line. Sings: “Pickalittle,” “It’s You,” and all Chorus Numbers.
Oh, I couldn't say, I could not say. Oh no. I could not say at this time. My husband will wish to investigate, I'm sure. And naturally I'm reticent. Oh yes, I'm reticent.
STOP! I'll tell. She made brazen overtures to a man who never had a friend in this town till she came here - old Miser Madison.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Pickalittle' or one of the chorus numbers.
( Alto, C – E Flat) Marian’s little brother, cute as a button. Does not talk much because of a lisp and missing his dead father. Learns to trust again and is a chatterbox by the end of the show. Sings: “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” and “Gary, Indiana,” plus some Chorus Numbers.
Sister! Sister! Isn't this the most scrumptious solid gold thing you ever saw? I never thought I'd ever see anything so scrumptious as this scrumptious solid gold thing! Oh, sister!
No thank you....Amaryllis!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Wells Fargo Wagon' or 'Gary, Indiana'
(Bass) Editor of the Gazette, Member of the School Board turned into Barbershop Quartet, a bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill, and learns not only to sing in harmony, but to behave in harmony. Sings: “Sincere,” “It’s You,” “Goodnight Ladies,” “Lida Rose” and all the Chorus numbers.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Lida Rose'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Sincere'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Goodnight Ladies'.
(Baritone) Banker, Member of the School Board turned Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united by the others by Harold Hill and begins to sing and act in harmony with them. Married to Alma. Sings “Sincere,” “Goodnight Ladies,” “It’s You,” “Lida Rose,” and all Chorus numbers.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Lida Rose'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Sincere'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Goodnight Ladies'.
(High Tenor) Owner of the livery stable, Member of the School Board turned Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill, and sings and acts in harmony. Married to Mrs. Squires. Sings: “Sincere,” “Goodnight Ladies,”, “It’s You,” “Lida Rose,” and all Chorus Numbers
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Lida Rose'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Sincere'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Goodnight Ladies'.
(Second Tenor) Owner of the General Store, Member of the School Board turned into Barbershop Quartet, another bickering business man until he is united with the others by Harold Hill and sings and acts in harmony. Married to Maud Dunlop. Sings: “Sincere,” “Goodnight Ladies,” It’s You,” “Lida Rose” and all Chorus Numbers.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Lida Rose'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Sincere'
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of his part in 'Goodnight Ladies'.
(Alto, C to E) She is the young piano student of Marian’s, and likes Winthrop, but doesn’t understand why he won’t talk to her. Sings: “Piano Lesson,” and Chorus Numbers.
I'm having a party on Saturday. I'd like it if you could come.
Thank you. Can I have a drink please? [Pause] May I have a drink, please?
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
A rival traveling salesman, first seen on the train at the start of the show, he returns to town to warn them about Harold and hopefully make himself a hero and earn sales himself. Kisses Marian onstage. Sings “Rock Island” and Finale. (We may also use him as a River City Townsperson in disguise.)
Well, don't let it worry you no more, I got the goods on him in spades. Swindlin’ two-bit thimble rigger. That's why I got to see Shinn.
I'm just passin’ through. Number eight only makes a fifteen-minute water stop. Wish it was 20. Would sure like to concentrate five minutes on you, girly-girl.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
Mayor Shinn & Eulalie’s daffy teenage daughter, she has a crush on the town “bad boy” Tommy. She is not rebellious, but is learning to stand up for herself. Very cute and feminine, she is a dancer, especially in “Marian the Librarian” and “Seventy-six Trombones”. Also can sing in Chorus Numbers.
Tommy, Papa and Mama are sitting right there in the bank. Ye Gads!
You see? Isn't that just what I said? Last time the lumber yard and now the footbridge. And where will you meet me after that? In the Black Hole of Calcutta? Ye Gads!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
A teenager from the “wrong side of town” who starts out as a trouble maker, but falls for Zaneeta, the Mayor’s daughter, and encouraged by Harold, begins dating her secretly. He also becomes the assistant leader of the Boys’ Band, thanks to Harold giving him confidence and trust.
All right, then meet me after supper. At the Footridge. I only want to show you my invention.
My music holder for a marching Piccolo player. It still has a couple of minor flaws; see, when you keep it tight enough to hold the music steady you cut off the circulation and you can’t wiggle your fingers. Meanwhile...
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
She is the Mayor’s younger daughter, and somewhat of a tomboy and a bit devilish. Sings Chorus Numbers.
I know who did it. It was Tommy Djilas. Tommy Djilas did it!
Papa, the Wells Fargo Wagon just pulled up from the Depo!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
The town Sheriff. Sings the Chorus Numbers
Who set off that fire cracker?!
That was pretty good, professor, but you made a couple of mistakes. Yeah, the billiard hall and that pool table belong to Mayor Shinn.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
She is jolly and friendly, and plays the player piano. She is dating Marcellus and has a stage kiss with him. She does gossip with the other ladies, and is one of the Pickalittle ladies and Grecian Urn performers. Dances in “Shipoopi” and sings “Pickalittle,” “It’s You,” and Chorus Numbers.
I'm Ethel Toffelmier, the pianola girl.
The man lived on my street, let me tell!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Pickalittle' or a chorus number of your choice.
The wife of Oliver Hix, she is a gossipy friend of Eulalie and the other “Pickalittle” women who also perform the Grecian Urn. Sings: “Pickalittle,” “It’s You,” and Chorus Numbers.
Oh, Professor Hill, we're all agog - simply agog!
Oh yes, that woman made brazen overtures, with a gilt-edge guarantee / She had a golden glint in her eye and a silver voice with a counterfeit ring / Just melt her down and you'll reveal / a lump of lead as cold as steel / Here, where a woman's heart should be.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Pickalittle' or a chorus number of your choice.
The wife of Ewart Dunlop, and another of Eulalie’s gossipy friends who are the “Pickalittle” women and perform in Grecian Urn. Sings: “Pickalittle,” “It’s You,” and Chorus Numbers.
Exactly! Who'd he think he was, anyway?
But he left all the books to her.
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Pickalittle' or a chorus number of your choice.
The wife of Jacey Squires, she is also one of Eulalie’s gossipy friends who are the main “Pickalittle” women and perform in Grecian Urn. Sings: “Pickalittle,” “It’s You,” and Chorus Numbers.
And we're all so excited about the band!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of 'Pickalittle' or a chorus number of your choice.
Of all ages, they are the singing and dancing ensemble, in all numbers that the townspeople are in, and especially in “Seventy-six Trombones,” and “Marian the Librarian.” Featured Dancers will come from this group. Also Sing in Chorus Numbers.
Good morning, Mayor Shinn
Try to adlib a line here!
Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
These are small town folks who are proud of their town. They are of all ages, sizes and shapes. They will be part of a “family” and assigned children. They sing all the chorus numbers “Iowa Stubborn,” “Trouble,” “Seventy-six Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Shipoopi” & “Finale”. Note: Some of the Men will also be Traveling Salesmen and sing “Rock Island".
Good morning, Mayor Shinn
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Sing 30 - 45 seconds of a chorus number of your choice.
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