Casting Call: 'Jerry's Girls'

Edison Valley Playhouse is looking for a few good women for the musical "Jerry's Girls."

Featuring music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, and concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento and  Jerry Herman, "Jerry's Girls" is a musical revue celebrating the music of Jerry Herman, with songs from "Hello Dolly," "Mame," "La Cage Aux Folles," "Mack and Mable" and others

The performance will be under the direction Joe Vierno, with musical director Jim Sabo and choreographer: Christina Rak-Samson. The event is being presented by the Historic Edison Valley Playhouse and Edison Arts Society.

Auditions will be held at the Historic Edison Valley Playhouse, 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison, from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18, and from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21. Callbacks will be arranged if necessary. For more information, call (908) 755-4654.

Directors are looking for a diverse ensemble of five women of all ages and ethnicities. All cast members will have solos and ensemble parts. There are three alto/mezzo roles, including a comic role ranging from low E to high D; and two soprano roles with a range to G.

Bring sheet music in your key for one up-tempo song and one ballad. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions.

Show dates are Nov. 1-16, and Nov. 10. Rehearsals begin during the week of September 16

For questions or additional information e-mail joe.vierno@gmail.com