dance/movement ability would be useful (though not essential) for the crap shooting sequence. Audition pieces: Song: Luck Be A Lady (up to chorus entrance) Lib: P17 from You old promoter, you!’ to P20 colour of the ‘Nathan! ‘the necktie you have on’ Sarah Brown: Female. Soprano to High A. Playing age 18 35. Lead role. – Conventional, respectable and principled, is initially a little too for her own good. She has genuine passion for her calling and compassion for her but gives Sky an initial frosty response. The actress playing this ‘fold’ role has to play convincingly drunk, when under the influence of alcohol she allows her straight-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 prejudices so that her head can follow her heart. Audition pieces: Song: If I Were a Bell p23 from I see you a little while ago on Broadway?’ to p26 Lib: ‘Didn’t lying’ ‘you’re Nathan Detroit: Male. Baritone to High F. Playing age 35 50. Lead role. – Organiser of the floating crap game. With a tendency towards neuroticism Nathan is a lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack and looking for the big break 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. Audition pieces: Song: Sue Me (his part in the middle) Lib: From p37 Nathan’ p40 ‘Hello – ‘Five’ Adelaide: Female. Mezzo to A. Playing age 30s to 40s. Lead role Lead performer at the Box’ a somewhat tacky and dodgy cabaret joint. ‘Hot Strong comic actress required with dancing ability and ability to carry off a basque and stockings. 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. Audition pieces: Song: Adelaide’s Lament Lib: From p37 Nathan’ p40 ‘Hello – ‘Five’
dance/movement ability would be useful (though not essential) for the crap shooting sequence. Audition pieces: Song: Luck Be A Lady (up to chorus entrance) Lib: P17 from ‘Nathan! You old promoter, you!’ to P20 ‘the colour of the necktie you have on’ Sarah Brown: Female. Soprano to High A. Playing age 18 – 35. Lead role. Conventional, respectable and principled, is initially a little too for her own good. She has genuine passion for her calling and compassion for her ‘fold’ but gives Sky an initial frosty response. The actress playing this role has to play convincingly drunk, when under the influence of alcohol she allows her straight-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 prejudices so that her head can follow her heart. Audition pieces: Song: If I Were a Bell Lib: p23 from ‘Didn’t I see you a little while ago on Broadway?’ to p26 ‘you’re lying’ Nathan Detroit: Male. Baritone to High F. Playing age 35 – 50. Lead role. Organiser of the floating crap game. With a tendency towards neuroticism Nathan is a lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack and looking for the big break 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. Audition pieces: Song: Sue Me (his part in the middle) Lib: From p37 ‘Hello Nathan’ – p40 ‘Five’ Adelaide: Female. Mezzo to A. Playing age 30s to 40s. Lead role Lead performer at the ‘Hot Box’ a somewhat tacky and dodgy cabaret joint. Strong comic actress required with dancing ability and ability to carry off a basque and stockings. 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. Audition pieces: Song: Adelaide’s Lament Lib: From p37 ‘Hello Nathan’ – p40 ‘Five’
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