Anything goes

Presented in the Wilson Auditorium

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman

SYNOPSIS:

Step aboard the S.S. American as we sail across the Atlantic with the madcap antics of
the cast of Anything Goes. You’re sure to get a kick out of evangelist-turned-nightclub
singer Reno Sweeny and Public Enemy Number 13, “Moonface” Martin, as they help
pal Billy Crocker win the love of heiress Hope Harcourt…much to the chagrin of her
wealthy fiancé. Set to the glowing music and lyrics of Cole Porter, this Tony Award
winning musical comedy is filled with stowaways, blackmail, elaborate disguises, and,
of course, tap-dancing sailors. It’s delightful. It’s delicious. It’s de-lovely!

AUDITION/CALLBACK INFORMATION:

Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through front doors off Main Street

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

AUDITIONS

MONDAY, April 29 (6:00-9:00 PM) OR

TUESDAY, April 30 (6:00-9:00 PM)

South Bend Civic Theatre
403 N. Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601

CALL BACK DATES:

WEDNESDAY MAY 1 (6:00PM) 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Rehearsals begin, Monday, May 20th

Depending on cast availability and conflicts (we are willing to work with conflicts) rehearsals will take place:

MONDAY-THURSDAY 6:00pm-9:00pm and possible Saturdays if needed (May 20th – July 13th)

Tech Dates are July 15th – July 18, 2024 and July 22nd to 24th 6:00pm – 9:00pm

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, July 25 (7:30 PM) — PAY WHAT YOU CAN DRESS REHEARSAL

FRIDAY, July 26 (7:30 PM)

SATURDAY, July 27 (7:30 PM)

SUNDAY, July 28 (2:00 PM)

THURSDAY, August 1 (7:30 PM)

FRIDAY, August 2 (7:30 PM)

SATURDAY, August 3 (7:30 PM)

SUNDAY, August 4 (2:00 PM)

THURSDAY, August 8 (7:30 PM)

FRIDAY, August 9 (7:30 PM)

SATURDAY, August 10 (7:30 PM)

SUNDAY, August 11 (2:00 PM)

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    What To Prepare

    Audition Requirements:
    NO PREPARATION NECESSARY. You will learn a song and dance combination from the show. If you own tap shoes, please bring them.

    An email will be sent Tuesday night listing the actors needed for callbacks on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st. Those called back will be taught specific song selections and scenes and asked to present. 

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    Additional Information

    Auditions are open to members of the community aged eight years and above.

    Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street

    CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

    Reno Sweeney (alto/belt) A brassy evangelist turned nightclub singer

    Hope Harcourt (soprano) A well-known debutante

    Lord Evelyn Oakleigh (baritone) A wealthy Englishman

    Elisha Whitney (baritone) A google-eyed tycoon

    Billy Crocker (baritone/tenor) Whitney’s young assistant

    Moonface Martin (baritone) A hapless gangster, Public Enemy No. 13

    Erma (mezzo/belt) A tough gangster’s moll

    Evangeline (soprano/alto) Harcourt  Hope’s mother, a widow [non-singing]

    Spit and Dippy  (any range) Two rascally New York City street toughs

    Captain (baritone) Of the S.S. American

    Purser (tenor) Aboard the S.S. American

    Purity (soprano or alto) Showgirl Angel #1 with Reno’s act

    Chastity (soprano or alto) Showgirl Angel #2 with Reno’s act

    Charity (soprano or alto) Showgirl Angel #3 with Reno’s act

    Virtue (soprano or alto) Showgirl Angel #4 with Reno’s act

    ENSEMBLE 

    Fred, Henry T. Dobson, photographer, reporter, F.B.I. agents, old lady in wheelchair, sailors, passengers

    NATHAN MITTLEMAN
    Director
    Roy Bronkema
    Music Director