Casting Call: 'Music Man'

Yardley Players of Kelsey Theater will hold auditions for "Music Man" next month.

Auditionees for "Music Man" should prepare an audition form, bring a headshot and resumé, and prepare a song according to specifications listed in the cast breakdown. They should also wear comfortable shoes for the dance audition.

Auditions will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 and 8 on the Mercer County Community College campus. If auditions have to be canceled due to snow, they will instead be held Feb. 14 and 15. Audition appointments are required.

Harold Hill (25-45, baritone)	A charismatic con artist with a strong, persuasive, likeable personality. Those auditioning for Harold Hill may sing "Ya Got Trouble" or "Marian the Librarian".
Marian (25-35, soprano)	A stiff uptight librarian who changes as she falls for Harold Hill.Those auditioning for Marian may sing "Goodnight, My Someone" or "My White Knight".
Marcellus Washburn (25-45, tenor)	Harold's chummy friend.Those auditioning for Marcellus may sing "Shipoopi".
Winthrop (8-12, alto)	Marian's shy brother who develops an outspoken personality. Has a lisp. Those auditioning for Winthrop may sing "Gary, Indiana" or "Wells Fargo Wagon".
Quartet (25-60, tenor I, tenor II, baritone, bass)	Members of the town council who form a quartet. Those auditioning for the quartet may sing any song from the show, although "Lida Rose" is recommended.
Mrs. Paroo (Mezzo, 45-65)	Marian's mother, who stands up for what she believes. Has an Irish accent. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (40-55, alto)	The mayor's peacock wife. Great comedic timing. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Pick-a Little Ladies (30-60)	Eulalie's gossipy friends. Those auditioning for the Pick-a-Little Ladies may sing any song from the show.
Amaryllis (8-11, alto)	Marian's opinionated piano student. This role has already been cast.
Gracie Shinn (12-14)	Mayor Shinn's daughter. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Zaneeta Shinn (14-18)	Mayor Shinn's daughter. Likes Tommy Djilas. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Charlie Cowell (any, 35-60)	An anvil salesman who attempts to expose Harold's con. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Mayor Shinn (40-60, non-singing role)	A blustery politician with good comedic timing.
Tommy Djilas (15-19)	Zaneeta's boyfriend, the town's bad boy. Those auditioning for this part may sing any song from the show.
Ensemble (8+)	Ensemble parts include salesmen (25-60), the conductor (25+), the constable (30+), townspeople, and members of the band.Those auditioning for the ensemble may sing any song from the show.

Rehearsals will be from 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 2-6 p.m. Sundays. Those who are cast must be able to attend rehearsals Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the two weeks prior to the show's opening night. All those cast must also be able tend all performances. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays May 8-17.

To make an audition appointment, call (215)968-1904. Kelsey Theater is located on the Mercer County Community College campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.