Auditions at the JRT for The Music Man

The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for The Music Man on Sunday and Monday, June 4 and 5, at 7:00 p.m. The theatre is located at 125.5 W. Main St, Jonesborough.

We are looking to cast 35 actors, age range from 8 – 108! Auditions will consist of cold readings, a dance audition that will be taught, and vocals. If you plan to audition for a role that sings a solo in the show, you must be prepared with a vocal audition piece. Please keep audition songs in the style of the show and no longer than one minute. Those not wishing to sing a solo will be asked to sing in small groups. Please wear clothes that allow you to dance.

We are specifically looking for men with barbershop experience, or those who are comfortable singing close harmonies.

Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting and run through the end of August. The show opens September 1 and runs through September 17.  

If you need more information, please contact the director, Janette Gaines, at janettegaines@icloud.com.

Character Breakdown

Charlie Cowell
A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45

Harold Hill
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Shinn
A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60

Ewart Dunlop
A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Oliver Hix
A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Jacey Squires
The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C3

Olin Britt
A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: F2

Marcellus Washburn
Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Tommy Djilas
An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20

Marian Paroo
The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Paroo
Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Amaryllis
A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Winthrop Paroo
Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.
Gender: Male
Age: 8 to 12
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4

Zaneeta Shinn
The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18

Alma Hix
A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Oliver Hix.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Maud Dunlop
A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Ewart Dunlop.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Ethel Toffelmier
A comical "Pick-a-Little Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 40

Mrs. Squires
A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Jacey Squires. 
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45

Ensemble: Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen, Children in the Marching Band