Hello, Dolly! Auditions
Schedule
Mon May 06 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
116 S Kalmia St, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025 | Escondido, CA
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Auditions for Hello Dolly! at Kit Carson Park Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder
Produced by Michael Flores
Directed by Geoffrey A. Cox
Choreographed by Candace Carbajal
Musical Direction by Raymond Lucero
AUDITIONS:
In person Monday May 6th and Tuesday May 7th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Callbacks by invitation only Wednesday May 8th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE AT CALLBACKS IS REQUIRED. IF YOU HAVE A CONFLICT WITH THIS DATE PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]
AUDITION LOCATION:
Patio Playhouse 116 S Kalmia St Escondido, CA 92025
PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Kit Carson Amphitheater 100 Amphitheater Dr, Escondido, CA 92025
THE MUSICAL:
Jerry Herman’s energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler --but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Hello, Dolly! features such memorable songs as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and - of course - the title number, “Hello, Dolly!” Dolly herself is one of the strongest and richest starring roles for a woman ever written for the musical theatre, and famous Dolly Levis have included Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Pearl Bailey, Mary Martin, Barbra Streisand, and most recently, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters.
SHOW RUNS: July 26, 2024 to August 10, 2024
PERFORMANCES: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8pm
REHEARSALS: May 11 – July 25 (please come to auditions with details about all potential conflict dates)
This is a non-equity, volunteer position.
Patio Playhouse encourages diversity and prioritizes safety in their productions. For more info, please read our Policies and Procedures on Diversity, Inclusion, and Consent.
https://patioplayhouse.com/.../policies-and-procedures.../
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Please prepare a one minute cut of a song in the style of the show (classic musical)
Please bring an updated resume and headshot and any known future conflict dates through the rehearsal period and performances (May 11 - July 25).
Auditions will require sheet music for the accompanist. No backing tracks, or a capella singing. Please be sure to mark your cut appropriately and in the correct key.
SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEA62AA0F49-46064401-director#/
Callbacks will be by invitation only on May 8th 6:00- 9:00 p.m. and will consist of brief choreography, songs from the show and possibly sides from the show
Depending on the interactions at callbacks you may be able to leave early, but please plan on staying for the duration of the callbacks.
Patio Playhouse and the Hello Dolly! production team are dedicated to consent based practices and the safety and the well-being of all participants.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
All roles are open for all ethnicities. Roles are gendered and will be open to anyone comfortable portraying that gender. All ages are suggested. Director will be taking all ages into consideration
DOLLY LEVI - Matchmaker, widow, meddler, opportunist, life-loving, commanding, strong stage presence. Stage age: 35-50. Vocal range: alto-soprano. Dance ability: some.
HORACE VANDERGELDER: Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, owns the Feed Store, gruff, set in his ways, authoritative. Stage age: 40-60. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: some.
CORNELIUS HACKL: Head clerk at the Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous. Stage age: 30-35. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: strong.
BARNABY TUCKER: Assistant to Cornelius at the Feed Store, naïve, energized, follower. Stage age: 17-20. Vocal range: baritone. Dance ability: strong.
IRENE MOLLOY: Owns the Hat Shop, widow, beautiful, smart, fun-loving. Stage age: 30-35.
Vocal range: soprano. Dance ability: strong.
MINNIE FAY: Irene’s assistant, naïve, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Stage age: 17-20. Vocal
range: mezzo-soprano. Dance ability: strong.
AMBROSE KEMPER: Struggling artist, good-natured, accommodating, wants to marry Ermengarde. Stage age: 19-23. Vocal range: tenor. Dance ability: strong.
ERMENGARDE: Horace’s niece, whining, high-strung, wants to marry Ambrose. Stage age: 17-20. Vocal range: any. Dance ability: strong.
ERNESTINA: Accommodating, good-time girl. Stage age: 30-45. Vocal range: any. Dance ability:none.
RUDY: Maitre’d of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. Stage age: 40-60. Vocal range:
bass. Dance ability: some.
MRS ROSE: Street vendor. Stage age: 35-50. Dance ability: none.
MISCELLANIOUS CHARACTER ROLES: will be cast from the chorus.
WAITERS: Stage age: 18-58. Vocal range: even split of tenors/basses. Dance ability: strong.
FEMALE CHORUS MEMBERS: Stage age: 18-48. Vocal range: even split of sopranos and altos. Dance ability: strong.
3-5 YOUTH: Stage age: 8-12 (real minimum age: 10). Vocal range: melody. Dance ability: strong.
NOTE: UNDERSTUDIES may be cast for this production. There is no guaranteed understudy performance scheduled. In the event of need, a put-in rehearsal will be scheduled if possible.
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SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEA62AA0F49-46064401-director#/
For additional information or questions, contact the Director Geoffrey A. Cox: [email protected]
HELLO, DOLLY! is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK, a Concord Theatricals Company www.concordtheatricals.com
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Where is it happening?
116 S Kalmia St, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025Event Location & Nearby Stays:
