Artisan Center Theater announces auditions for 42nd Street

• Music by Harry Warren
• Lyrics by Al Dubin
• Book by Michael Steward and Mark Bramble
• Directed by M’Lisa Bailey-Hansen
• Music Directed by Richard Gwozdz
• Choreographed by Libby Claycomb

Audition Dates:

• Wednesday March 6, 2013 starting at 7pm (304 East Pipeline Road, next to Subway)
• Saturday March 9, 2013 from 10am – noon (304 East Pipeline Road, next to Subway)
• Callbacks will be Saturday afternoon March 9, 2013
• Production Dates April 26 – May 25, 2013

While walk-ins are welcome, an appointment is recommended, which can be made by calling the box office at 817-284-1200 or emailing boxoffice@artisanct.com.  If you cannot make it to one of these dates, please contact us to see if there are any other available times.

Artisan Center Theater Box Office is located at 418 East Pipeline Road in the Belaire Shopping Plaza in Hurst.

Audition preparation:

Auditions:  The initial audition will consist of singing and dancing.

Auditioners will be asked to sing 16-32 bars of a Broadway Standard song that best shows off your voice and ability.  Bring your own sheet music, marked and in your key.  An accompanist will be provided.

For the dance audition a combination will be taught and executed; wear clothes you can move in and bring your tap shoes.  If you have a headshot and resume, please bring it.

Call backs: Those whom the production team wishes to see again may be invited to a callback.

Casting: Shows are generally double cast but the director may consider some single casting.  If single cast you must be available for all rehearsals and performances.  Double Cast 1 performs M/F/Sat Matinee; Double Cast 2 performs T/Th/Sat Eve.  Performances may be added.

Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin Monday March 11 and go to April 25, 2013, and will generally be M-Th from 7-10 and Saturdays from 10am – 4pm.

Production dates  –  April 26 – May 25, 2013:  on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 3pm and 7:30pm, for a total of 26 performances.  More information can be found online at www.artisanct.com/auditions/ .

42nd Street is set in 1933 and is written as a show within a show. It reveals an exciting behind the scenes experience of creating a Broadway production that ends up being a hit.  42nd Street follows the journey of star-struck chorus girl Peggy Sawyer as she tries to make her mark in show business.  It is a timeless tale of dedication, hard work, talent and being in the right place at the right time.  And of course there is also a love story.  Set during the Great Depression, 42nd Street is filled with fabulous tapping and famous musical numbers, including “We’re in the Money,” “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and the title song.  This musical won a Tony Award for its original 1980 production and continues to thrill audiences today.

Character Descriptions (may be double cast):

• Dorothy Brock – An established Broadway Star.  A hard-core Diva, but talented, 30’s-40’s.  Mezzo Soprano, or Alto.  Must be a strong soloist. Light dancing required, no tapping.
• Peggy Sawyer – Young, talented and hopeful!  Late teens-mid 20’s. Belt Soprano.  Triple-threat skills required:  Strong tapper, strong singer, and strong acting skills needed.
• Maggie Jones – Broadway script writer, and co-author of pretty lady. Comic female character, mid-30’s-mid 50’s. Belt Mezzo Soprano or Alto.  Must be a strong soloist and light on her feet—some dancing required; no tapping.
• Julian Marsh – Broadway Show Director and director of pretty lady.  Strong male lead and charismatic, mid-30’s-late 50’s.  Baritone; must be a strong soloist. Some dancing required, no tapping.
• Bert Barry – Broadway script writer, and co-author of pretty lady. Comic male character, mid-30’s-mid 50’s. Baritone, some singing and dancing required.
• Billy Lawlor – Broadway Tenor—full of himself, but likeable. 20’s-30’s. Belt Tenor.  Triple-threat skills required:  Strong tapper, strong singer, and strong acting skills needed.
• Andy Lee – Dance director; very masculine and strong.  Mid-20’s-mid-30’s.  No singing required, but must have strong acting skills and must be able to tap like no other!!
• Oscar – Rehearsal pianist for pretty lady; he must play comfortably and well onstage.  20’s- 99. Acting skills required, no singing or dancing.
• Mac – Stage Manager; rough around the edges and knows how to get things done. Late 20’s-40’s. Acting skills required, no singing or dancing.
• Pat Denning – Former vaudeville partner of Dorothy Brock and her long-time love interest.  30’s-40’s.  Tenor, light singing with strong acting skills. No dancing.
• Abner Dillon – Financial backer for pretty lady, due to his romantic interests in Dorothy Brock.  A real Oklahoma Cowboy! 40’s-60. Acting skills required, some light singing, no dancing.  Southern Dialect.
• Ensemble – plays multiple roles.
• 6 females – early 20’s & up. Major tapping & singing required!
• 6 males – early 20’s & up. Major tapping & singing required!