Auditions

All auditions for Diamond Head Theatre productions, unless otherwise specified, are held in the DHT Rehearsal Hall. Diamond Head Theatre is located at 520 Makapuu Avenue, across the street from Kapiolani Community College. Parking is available in the theatre’s parking lot located behind the building. The Rehearsal Hall is located at the back of the theatre; enter through the door that says Costume Shop.

For musicals: At the audition, be prepared to sing (Broadway-style sheet music in your own key: no transpositions on site, no tapes, no Karaoke, no a cappella), dance (wear appropriate shoes and clothes) and read (perusal scripts available at the Diamond Head Theatre Box Office). Audition requirements may change to suit the needs of the production's director.

For plays: Auditions generally consists of readings from the script. Audition requirements may change to suit the needs of the production's director.

CRAZY FOR YOU auditions

ROLES

BOBBY CHILD - The role of BOBBY CHILD will be played by David Spangenthal.

POLLY BAKER - An "All American Girl" and the postmistress of Deadrock Nevada. 25 to 35 years old. Must have a strong belt voice and be a very strong dancer.

BELA ZANGLER - A Ziegfeld type Broadway producer with a Russian/ Eastern Europe an accent. 35 to 50 years old. Must be a strong singer and be good at physical comedy.

LANK HAWKINS - An uncouth saloon proprietor, in love with Polly. 25 to 35 years old. Must be a strong comedian and be good at physical comedy.

EVERETT BAKER - Polly's Father. A gentle but slightly befuddled former entertainer and owner of The Gaiety Theater in Bedrock. 55 to 65 years old. Minimal singing and dancing required.

IRENE ROTH - An elegant and spoiled New York society debutant and Bobby's fiancee. 25 to 35 years old. Must be a strong singer and dancer.

MOTHER (MRS. LOTTIE CHILD) - Bobby's business oriented and controlling Mother. A Grand Dame of New York society. 45 to 65 years old. A strong comedienne. Minimal singing and dancing.

EUGENE FODOR - An English tourist writing a guide book to the American West. Heavy accent. 40 to 60 years old. Minimal singing and dancing.

PATRICIA FODOR - Eugene's sister. Heavy accent. 30 to 45 years old. Minimal singing and dancing.

MOOSE - A large sized man, part of The Cowboy Trio. Must be a strong singer, able to carry a close harmony line. 25 to 45 years old. Tap dancing a plus.

MINGO - The shy member of The Cowboy Trio. Must be a strong singer, able to carry a close harmony line. 25 to 45 years old. Tap dancing a plus.

SAM - The third member of The Cowboy Trio. Must be a strong singer, able to carry a close harmony line. 25 to 45 years old. Tap dancing a plus.

(10) ZANGLER'S FOLLIES GIRLS - Must all be strong singers and tappers.
Includes:
TESS - ZANGLER'S favorite and the dance director
PATSY - Showgirl with a squeaky voice
MITZI - A principal dancer

(10) COWBOYS - A variety of ages, sizes and types. Must all be strong singers and dancers. Acrobatics a plus.

The COWBOYS, COWBOY TRIO and SHOWGIRLS also play a variety of small speaking roles.

When?

Auditions are held in the DHT Rehearsal Hall. Dates and times are subject to change.

Crazy For You

Friday, July 30, 2010, 7pm

Saturday. July 31, 2010, 2pm

Sunday, August 1, 2010, 2pm

REQUIREMENTS

Be prepared to:

SING — Please prepare to sing an up-tempo song or ballad from the traditional Broadway repertoire (i.e. Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, etc.). Bring sheet music in your own key. No transpositions on site, a capella, karaoke, or tapes will be allowed. An accompanist will be provided.
DANCE — Please bring appropriate dance wear (clothes/shoes) as you may be asked to dance.
READ — Perusal scripts available at the Diamond Head Theatre Box Office, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; material is copywritten and must be read on-site.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals begin immediately. Rehearsal schedule determined by director.

Performances

Crazy For You plays September 24 - October 10, 2010
Regular performance times are Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m.* and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

* Saturday 3:00 p.m. matinees are on October 2 and 9.

Questions?

For further information, please call Diamond Head Theatre at 733-0277 x309.