THE MUSIC MAN JR. AUDITIONS -- PRESENTED BY MAIN STREET THEATRE COMPANY
Schedule
Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
70 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08857 | Old Bridge, NJ
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Main Street Theatre Company is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming production of The Music Man Jr.! We are looking for a high-energy cast ages 4-17 to bring this classic story to life.🗓 WHEN: May 11-12 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, CALLBACKS: May 13 (By invitation)
đź“Ť WHERE: 70 Rt 516, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857
🎶 WHAT TO PREPARE:
VOCALS: Please prepare 16–32 bars (30–60 seconds) of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
DANCE: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in! A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT (walk-ins also welcome): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA5A929A1F5CE9-63625400-themusic
FILL OUT AUDITION FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/F4Zn8gjdjka3Mk6a8
PLEASE NOTE: there is a $175 fee for this Jr. Main Stage production.
SHOW DATES: 7/11, 7/12, 7/18, 7/19
TECH WEEK: 7/5-7/9
*FULL AVAILABILITY IS NEEDED for all show and tech week dates*
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Victoria Mosier
Music Director: Morgan Kaileigh
Choreographer: Megan Christensen
Stage Manager: Megan Borsilli
Producer: Kevin Borsilli
Asst. Director: Michael Minnella
Asst. Stage Manager: Nate Rapaport
LEADS
Harold Hill: Charismatic, charming con man. Strong acting and rhythm are more important than a "perfect" voice. Needs a changed voice. (Baritone)
Marian Paroo: The town librarian. Transformation from uptight to trusting. Must be an excellent actor and singer with an air of confidence. (Soprano)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Marcellus Washburn: Harold’s energetic sidekick. Needs great comic timing and the ability to lead a big dance number ("Shipoopi"). (Tenor/Baritone)
Mrs. Paroo: Marian’s mother. Warm, protective, and holds the family together. Requires a solid Irish brogue. (Mezzo/Alto)
Mayor Shinn: The blustery, serious mayor. A high-stakes comic role that requires excellent monologue memorization. (Non-singing)
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: The Mayor’s wife and leader of the "Pick-a-Little" ladies. Needs a sharp comedic actress who plays it straight. (Alto/Mezzo)
Winthrop Paroo: Marian’s shy younger brother. Needs a believable lisp and a big personality shift during the show. (Boy Soprano/Unchanged Voice)
Charlie Cowell: An angry traveling salesman out to expose Harold. A loud, strong acting role. (Non-singing)
SCHOOL BOARD/QUARTET
Jacey Squires: High harmony. (High Tenor)
Ewart Dunlop: Second highest harmony. (Tenor)
Oliver Hix: Second lowest harmony. (Baritone)
Olin Britt: Lowest harmony. (Bass)
PICK A LITTLE LADIES AND FRIENDS
Ethel Toffelmier: Marcellus’s girlfriend and the "boss's niece." A fun, bubbly comic role. (Mezzo/Alto)
Alma Hix, Maud Dunlop, Mrs. Squires: The core gossips of River City. Need strong voices and sharp comic timing. (Mezzo/Alto)
TEENS AND KIDS
Tommy Djilas: The "bad boy" from the wrong side of the tracks. Needs chemistry with Zaneeta. (Acting/Dance focus)
Zaneeta Shinn: The Mayor’s daughter. The show’s featured female dancer. (Dance focus)
Amaryllis: Marian’s slightly bratty piano student. (Acting focus)
Gracie Shinn: The Mayor’s youngest daughter. Soloist in "Wells Fargo Wagon." (Mezzo/Soprano)
FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Traveling Salesmen: Rhythmic, high-energy actors for the opening "Rock Island."
Conductor: Energetic actor with the very first line of the show.
Constable Locke: A quietly wise town official.
River City Townspeople: A diverse group of adults, teens (featured dancers), and children (Wa Tan Ye Girls & Boys’ Band).
THE MUSIC MAN JR. Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
The Music Man JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (212) 541-4684 | MTIShows.com
Break a leg, everyone! We can't wait to see you there. đźŽ
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