Casting Call: 'Mame'

Playhouse 22 will hold auditions for the musical "Mame" next week.

The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo: "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons-of-bitches are starving to death."

Auditionees should prepare up to 32 bars with sheet music from musical theater in the style of the show  that reflect their vocal range and shows their personality. Disney, country, pop and rock songs and songs from the show should be avoided. An accompanist will be provided. A capella is prohibited. Auditionees should also wear clothing comfortable for dancing in, and bring a list of conflicts throughout the rehearsal period, which lasts from early Sept. through Nov. 7.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5. Callbacks will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 6.

Mame (mezzo [solid F3-F5], 30s-early 50s)	An eccentric, madcap, bohemian free spirit. A strong dancer is preferable.
Young Patrick Dennis (boy alto/high tenor [F3-D5], age 10)	Mame's young nephew. Acting and singing lead role.
Agnes Gooch (soprano [G3 - Bb5], 30s-early 40s)	Patrick's dowdy nanny. A comedic role.
Vera Charles (alto [solid Eb3-Bb4], 30s-50s)	Mame's best friend and an over-the-top flamboyant actress. A comedic role.
Ito (tenor/high baritone [G3-G4], 18+, male)	Mame's Asian butler. A comedic role.
Lindsay Woolsey (none)	A publisher. One of many of Mame's male friends, and her closest male confidant.
Dwight Babcock (none)	A pompous and self-righteous guardian/lawyer; the villain of the piece.
Beauregard Burnside (baritone, 30-45)	A wealthy southern gentleman who eventually marries Mame.
Mother Burnside (alto/contralto [E3-G4], 55-70)	Beauregard's overprotective mother.
Sally Cato (soprano [C4-Bb5], 23-30)	A southern belle competing with Mame for Beauregard's affection.
Patrick Dennis (baritone [C3-E4], 19-25)	Patrick as an adult.
Gloria Upson (19-25)	The New England snobby girl engaged to Patrick.
Mrs. Upson (35-45)	Gloria's uptight New England snobby mother.
Mr. Upson (35-45)	Gloria's uptight New England snobby father.
Pegeen Ryan (19-25)	The girl whom Patrick ultimately marries.

Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 7-23. The show will be directed by Gerry Appel.

For more, information, call (732) 970-6308 or contact mame@playhouse22.org. Playhouse 22 is located on 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.