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MCMT is delighted to present Meredith Wilson’s THE MUSIC MAN in 2024! If you’re interested in being a part of this crowd-pleasing musical that typifies the very best of the Golden Age of Broadway, we welcome you to read on and audition for the show. We’ll be hosting an Information Night on Monday, 16th October, with auditions to then follow in November.

Show Synopsis:

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 organise – 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.

By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Fun fact: the show recently enjoyed a successful Broadway Revival, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster (watch Hugh Jackman perform the iconic number ‘Ya Got Trouble’ here).

Show Information Park:

The ‘Information Pack’ contains the key information relevant to prospective cast members, such as rehearsal information, production details, audition requirements/materials, and character information. We encourage prospective cast to read this document ahead of the show’s Information Night on Monday, 16th October, so they can ask the Production Team any further questions that come to mind.

The Information Night starts at 7.00pm, and will be held at Hawthorn Community Centre (5 Firmley Grove, Hawthorn SA 5062).

Key Audition Information:

When:

Where:

  • Hawthorn Church of Christ (42 Angas Road, Hawthorn SA 5062)

Audition Requirements:

Auditions for The Music Man are booked as one hour timeslots, and will consist of two components: a Dance Audition (Group Audition), followed by a Vocal and Acting Audition (Individual Audition). Depending on when you are called for your Individual Audition, your audition may take less than one hour all up. Please endeavour to arrive at least 10 minutes early so that you have enough time to find a car park and then sign in with MCMT’s Front of House, so that your timeslot can commence on time.

You will find links to the audition materials within the Information Pack. Navigate to the Character Breakdown section on Page 4, then click on the relevant character name to access an online folder containing all the audition materials for that character.

Part 1 – Dance Audition (Group Audition):

  • The entire group will be invited to learn and practice the dance.
  • Once the dance practice is complete, you’ll be invited in groups to audition.
  • You should dance in character as this will also be part of your acting audition.

Part 2 – Vocal and Acting Audition (Individual Audition):

  • We will then call for individual auditions. Please audition for the primary role you are interested in.
  • You will sing only once during the audition. You will be considered for all roles based on your one vocal.
  • You will be asked to read a prepared dialogue except.

The Information Pack has full character breakdowns, as well as links to the audition materials (sides/dialogue, music, backing tracks) for each character.

Before arriving at the audition venue, we kindly ask that you:

  • Download and complete both the Audition Application Form and the Conflict Form (regarding availability for rehearsals) to your audition. The Audition Application Form can be downloaded here, and the Conflict Form is included in the Information Pack.
  • Attach a headshot with your audition form. These can be any size, so long as they show you from your shoulders up; they do not need to be professionally done.
  • Ensure you are wearing appropriate shoes to your audition; dance shoes (jazz or ballet) would be preferred if you have them, otherwise, sneakers or other flat and enclosed shoes will be fine (please do not wear sandals, high heels, slippers, Ugg Boots etc – and note that you will not be able to do your audition in barefeet).
  • Bring something quiet to do while you’re waiting for your turn, particularly when it comes time for individual auditions during your chosen timeslot.

For any further queries, please email us at auditions@marieclark.asn.au

Chookas!