
Audition Info
Date:
Saturday, February 22, 9:00 AM - Noon
Possible Callbacks: Sunday, February 23 (if needed)
Who Can Audition:
3rd through 12th graders
Location:
Old City Hall (adjacent to the Ned Theatre)
Directed by:
Brandon and Lindsay Kelly
About the Show
Set in the bustling town of River City, The Music Man Jr. is the heartwarming story of Harold Hill, a fast-talking con artist who poses as a band leader to sell instruments and uniforms to unsuspecting townsfolk. But Harold’s scheme takes an unexpected turn when he meets Marian, the skeptical librarian, and discovers that sometimes, plans change for the better. With toe-tapping tunes like “76 Trombones” and “Shipoopi,” this delightful musical bursts with charm, laughter, and unforgettable songs!
What to Expect
No experience necessary! We’ll teach you everything you need for the audition right in the room, including the music and choreography.
A video of the choreography will be shared before auditions, so you can get familiar with the moves. Don’t worry about memorizing—just come ready to have fun!
Please take a little time to listen to the songs from The Music Man Jr. to familiarize yourself with the show’s music.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Rehearsals at the Old City Hall: March 10 - April 24
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
*Additional rehearsal on Friday, March 28, from 6:30 -8:30pm
*Additional rehearsal Saturday, March 29 from 9am-5pm.
Tech Rehearsals at the NED: April 28-30 from 6:30-9:00 PM
Performances at The NED:
Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 3, at 2 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 4 at 2 PM at the NED
Printable Music Man Rehearsal Calendar
This is your chance to learn, grow, and be part of a wonderful team effort. We can’t wait to see you at auditions!
Roles/Descriptions
• The Conductor: The efficient and no-nonsense leader of the train at the start of the story. • Charlie Cowell: A rival salesman determined to expose Harold Hill’s schemes. • Harold Hill: A smooth-talking con man who poses as a bandleader to scam River City. • Mayor Shinn: The pompous and bumbling mayor who struggles to keep control of the town. • Pick-a-Little Ladies: Gossiping women who love stirring up drama in River City. • Quartet: Formerly bickering school board members transformed into a harmonious barbershop group. • Marcellus Washburn: Harold’s old friend and cheerful accomplice who now lives in River City. • Marian Paroo: The intelligent and skeptical librarian who ultimately falls for Harold’s charm. • Mrs. Paroo: Marian’s supportive and matchmaking mother with a humorous Irish wit. • Amaryllis: A sweet and outspoken young piano student of Marian’s with a crush on Winthrop. • Winthrop Paroo: Marian’s shy little brother with a lisp who gains confidence through Harold’s encouragement. • Eulalie Shinn: The dramatic and self-absorbed wife of Mayor Shinn who leads the town ladies in social activities. • Tommy Djilas: A misunderstood troublemaker with a good heart who is secretly dating Zaneeta. • Constable Locke: The town’s loyal and watchful police officer who follows Mayor Shinn’s orders. • Gracie Shinn: Zaneeta’s curious younger sister who often echoes her parents. • Zaneeta Shinn: The lively and rebellious daughter of Mayor Shinn, known for her catchphrase, “Ye gads!”