Audition Information for Guys and Dolls

Tentative Rehearsal/Performance Schedule (to be confirmed/finalized following casting of show)

AUDITIONS ARE COMPLETE: NO AUDITIONS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

*Small Group Music will take place at the Stage Right Studio in Fair Oaks, April 16-May1sT

 

Auditions     Saturday/Sunday       March 29 & 30, 9-3pm

Full Cast Sing   Saturday      April 12, 9-2pm

Soloist/Small Group Music    Wednesdays/Thursdays    April 16-May 1, 6:30-9:00pm

Full Cast Dance Rehearsal      Saturday    May 3, 9-2pm

Rehearsal (dance/block)     Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays     May 6-29, 6:30-9:30pm

Full Cast Sing/Dance Reh      Saturday      May 31, 9-2pm

Act One/Act Two-run     Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday    June 3-5 6:30-9:30pm

Full Cast/Clean/Costumes    Saturday    June 7 9-3pm

Full Cast Run Thrus    Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday   June 9-12, 6:30-10pm

Matinee Tech Rehearsal     Sunday      June 15 1-5pm

Tech/Rehearsal      Monday/Tuesday     June 16 & 17 5:30-10pm

Day of Rest     Wednesday     June 18

Final Dress      Thursday     June 19

Performances       Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays (Sunday matinees) June 20-22, June 27-29,

                               July 3, 5 and 6th (Dark July 4th)

Character Information:

Hello! Below you will find a list of the 25-26 characters we are looking to cast.  Each character has the vocal range we are hoping to find, as well as a description.  We ask that each auditioner come prepared to move (a dance sequence will be taught to everyone, and we will dance you in groups of 6-8).  The songs will be reviewed at auditions and both music accompaniment and sheet music will be provided. You will not be asked to sing an entire song, only a portion of songs. You will be given 15 minutes to practice before being asked to sing for the creative team.  If you are looking for a featured dancing role you will be able to sing as part of small group.

Reminder: As with any musical audition being familiar/comfortable with the songs in the show prior to the audition is expected.  There are many versions of this show on YouTube we encourage you to take advantage of this medium.

Description of Characters and Vocal Audition information: Guys and Dolls

Sky Masterson: Presents as male age 30 +.

  • Vocal Range:  Baritone B to Eb. Vocal Audition Song: “Lucky Be Lady”.  Call Backs “I’ll Know”
  • Description of Character: Charismatic, cool and charming. Sky is a suave, intelligent, and confident gangster who naturally commands others’ respect and attention. He has buckets of stage presence; he is familiar with attracting the attention of the ladies but finds himself falling in love with the one woman who brushes off his advances. He surprises himself by discarding his spontaneous, freewheeling lifestyle for a conventional romance. Some dance/movement ability required.

Sarah Brown: Presents as female age 25 +

  • Vocal Range. Soprano to High A. Vocal Audition Song: “I’ll Know” Call Backs: “If I Were a Bell”
  • Description of Character:  Conventional, respectable and principled, Sarah is initially a little too buttoned-up for her own good. She has genuine passion for her calling and compassion for her ‘fold’ but gives Sky an initial frosty response. She allows her strait-laced persona to slip and falls exuberantly and madly in love. She goes on a journey of reconciling her feelings with her beliefs and changing some of her judgmental prejudices about Sky and others she felt the need to change. Some dance/movement ability required.

Nathan Detroit: Presents as Male age 35+

  • Vocal Range:  Baritone Vocal Audition Song: “Oldest Establishment” Call Backs “Sue me”
  • Description of Character: Organizer of the floating crap game. Nathan is a lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the law while making his fortune that he never seems to get. Funny, frustrated but romantic his heart is torn between the camaraderie of his gambling circle and the woman he loves.

Miss Adelaide: Presents as Female 35+.

  • Vocal Range Mezzo Vocal Audition Song: “Adelaide’s Lament” Call Backs “Sue me”
  • Description of Character: Star performer at the ‘Hot Box’ a somewhat tacky and dodgy cabaret joint. Strong comic actress required with dancing ability. She spends the whole show with the symptoms of a cold, acting through sneezes and congestion. She adores Nathan but is driven crazy by his antics with the gambling ring and having been engaged to him for 15 years.

Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Presents as Male Age 30+

  • Vocal Range. Tenor “Sit Down Your Rockin the Boat” Call Backs: “The Fugue”
  • Description of Character:  Best pal to Nathan Detroit. With a voracious appetite and boundless enthusiasm, Nicely is ‘nice’ by nature and name. Comic, cheerful, and likeable he delivers hilarious one-liners.

Benny Southstreet: Presents as Male 25+

  • Vocal Range:  Baritone Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls” Call Backs “The Fugue”
  • Description of Character: Nicely’s pal with whom he sings the duet ‘Guys & Dolls’ and trio ‘Fugue for Tinhorns’. Upbeat, sometimes nervy, he is more of a novice in the gangster business and further down the pecking order.

Rusty Charlie/Charlene: Male or Female Age 25+. Sings the trio ‘Fugue for Tinhorns’ with Nicely & Benny. Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls” Call Backs: “The Fugue”

Harry the Horse: Presents as male Age 35+.

  • Sings with chorus/ensemble: Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls.”
  • Description of Character: Another gangster. Has come into money by collecting the reward on his father. Sidekick and mouthpiece to Big Jule, so, though a pleasant rogue, is more on the ball and can be a cool customer who is able to stand his ground when necessary. Sings with ensemble but not alone.

Big Jule: Male. Speaking role. Powerful, intimidating, high status gangster from out of town, whose reputation precedes him. A man of few words but much clout. There is comedy in his straight-talking bluntness.

  • Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls” 
  • Description of Character: Powerful, intimidating, high status gangster from out of town, whose reputation precedes him. A man of few words but has much clout. There is comedy in his straight-talking bluntness.

Uncle Arvide or Aunt Evelyn Abernathy: Male or Female Presenting as 50+

  • Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano or Tenor. Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls” Call Backs “More I Cannot Wish You”
  • Description of Character: Sarah’s Aunt/Uncle and significant member of the Salvation Army mission. Wise, warm, naturing and caring. Sings ‘More I Cannot Wish You’ to Sarah.

General Matilda B. Cartwright: Presents as Female age 40+ cameo.

  • Vocal Range/Chorus: Mezzo Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls”
  • Description of Character: Regional representative of the Salvation Army. Powerful, matronly, no-nonsense with a formidable presence and, it transpires, a sense of humor.

Lt. Brannigan: Male or Female Presents as age 40+.

  • Vocal Range Chorus: Mezzo or Baritone Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls” 
  • Description of Character: Non-singing role. Member of the local police force, wise to the gangsters’ exploits and trying to keep them in order Commands respect from Nathan and the guys.

Hot Box Girls/Havanna Dancers/Gangster Dancers: Number of Dancers to be determined.

  We are looking for 4-6 dancers. Appreciate those with dance experiences/training. Acrobatics/gymnastics welcome.

  Group Sing: Vocal Audition Song: “Take Back Your Mink” 

Ensemble: (Male or Female 18+) The ensemble make up the characters of Times Square, gangsters and their molls, Salvation Army personnel and other cameos. Featured male and Characters will be required for the Opening in Runyonland and Broadway, Havana Sequence and for the Crapshooters Dance. They will all double into the ensemble. Vocal Audition Song: “Guys and Dolls”   

 Other roles (including Joey Biltmore, Agatha, Angie the Ox, Liver Lips Louie, Waiter etc.) will be cast from the ensemble.