NEWS RELEASE
APRIL 13, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact
David Dietlein, Producer
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona
(480) 497-1181
davedietlein@mac.com

HALE CENTRE THEATRE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSIC MAN

Hale Centre Theatre will hold auditions May 6th for The Music Man playing July 10 – August 30th. The show will be produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, directed & choreographed by Cambrian James and music directed by Michael Bryce. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music and dance; an accompanist will be provided. Auditions will be held at the Hale Theater located at 50 West Page Avenue in Gilbert, 85233.  Auditions are by appointment only.  Call 480-497-1181.

Performances run Thurs. - Sat. evenings with Saturday matinees at 3PM.  The first rehearsal is May 17th.

CASTING

HAROLD HILL
Leading man, charismatic and charming, good actor, singer/mover. B - High G

MARION PAROO
Leading lady, excellent voice, strong actress, moves well, confident. G - High G  

MAYOR SHINN
Good actor, comic timing. Non-singing

EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN
Good actress, comic timing, good singer, moves well D - High D

MARCELLUS WASHBURN
Good actor, comic timing, sings and dances E - High D sharp

ETHEL TOFFELMIER
Good actress, good singer and moves well. a pick-a-little lady D - High D

MRS. PAROO
Mother to Marion and Winthrop, good actress, singer, capable of Irish brogue A flat - High E flat

WINTHROP PAROO
Young, shy son to Mrs. Paroo/brother to Marion, capable of lisp, sings and dances C - High E flat

AMARYLLIS
Good actress, same size/age as Winthrop, slightly bratty  

THE QUARTET:

EWART DUNLOP, OLIVER HIX, JACEY SQUIRES, OLIN BRITT
Important singing roles, capable of holding harmonies, some acting/movement

Olin--Bass: A - High D
Oliver--Baritone: E - High F sharp
Ewart--Baritone: E - F sharp
Jacey--Tenor: B - High A

TOMMY DJILAS
Handsome, teen heartthrob, good actor and dancer

ZANEETA SHINN
Excellent dancer, Mayor's daughter, love interest to Tommy

GRACIE SHINN
Mayor's younger daughter B - E flat

ALMA HIX, MAUD DUNLOP, MRS. SQUIRES
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to 3 of Quartet men All: D - High D

CHARLIE COWELL
Good actor, strong speaking voice. Non-singing

ENSEMBLE
Male/female teen dancers. Must dance well and sing