AUDITIONS
DESPERATE MEASURES
The Players Guild of Leonia, Civil War Drill Hall Theater (130 Grand Avenue, Leonia) will be holding Auditions
for our May/June Musical Production, Desperate Measures. Book and Lyrics by Peter Kellogg;
Music by David Friedman; Directed by Carol Fisher.
Auditions will be held at the Drill Hall Theater on:
Sunday, February 23rd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monday, February 24th, 7pm - 9pm
Call Backs (Invite Only): Sunday, March 2nd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, May, 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13, 14@ 8pm;
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 @ 2pm
PLEASE NOTE: All performers chosen for the cast will be required to become a member of the Players Guild of Leonia. [PGL Membership Info]
CAST:
Johnny Blood: A hot-headed young cowboy 20s-early 30s: Tenor. Western accent
Father Morse: Franciscan priest: Irish accent: 50s-60s: Baritone: also plays Big Swede in opening number and various other roles.
Sheriff Martin Green: Mid to late 30s or early 40s: Baritone. Western accent
Susanna AKA Sister Mary Jo: A novice nun and Johnny’s sister; 20s-early 30s. Soprano. Lets just say she never becomes a nun.
Governor Von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber: German accent: 50s-60s. Baritone
Bella Rose: A saloon girl in love with Johnny: 20s-early 30s. Belter. Must be very comfortable with sexuality. She does a mock strip tease and various other things. Western accent
Imagine Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure stripped down (pun intended) to its most fun parts, staged in the old west (Arizona), and set to music. This is a fast-paced comedy that will have the audience laughing from start to finish.
Please bring a Picture and Resume if you have. Please bring music in the correct key to sing. An accompanist will be provided. There will be no a cappella auditions or tracks. I would suggest a traditional musical theatre selection. All roles are available.
The Players Guild of Leonia is committed to a diverse and inclusive theatre experience. PGL will cast any actor in
any role when appropriate, without regard to race or ethnicity.
There is some movement in the show so at the call back there will be a short dance call. With the exception of Bella, who does need to know basic dance moves, all other characters must be able to move well. Sides and music will be provided at the auditions.
Any questions please email Carol Fisher @ [email protected]
Look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, February 23rd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monday, February 24th, 7pm - 9pm
Call Backs (Invite Only): Sunday, March 2nd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, May, 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13, 14@ 8pm;
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 @ 2pm
PLEASE NOTE: All performers chosen for the cast will be required to become a member of the Players Guild of Leonia. [PGL Membership Info]
CAST:
Johnny Blood: A hot-headed young cowboy 20s-early 30s: Tenor. Western accent
Father Morse: Franciscan priest: Irish accent: 50s-60s: Baritone: also plays Big Swede in opening number and various other roles.
Sheriff Martin Green: Mid to late 30s or early 40s: Baritone. Western accent
Susanna AKA Sister Mary Jo: A novice nun and Johnny’s sister; 20s-early 30s. Soprano. Lets just say she never becomes a nun.
Governor Von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber: German accent: 50s-60s. Baritone
Bella Rose: A saloon girl in love with Johnny: 20s-early 30s. Belter. Must be very comfortable with sexuality. She does a mock strip tease and various other things. Western accent
Imagine Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure stripped down (pun intended) to its most fun parts, staged in the old west (Arizona), and set to music. This is a fast-paced comedy that will have the audience laughing from start to finish.
Please bring a Picture and Resume if you have. Please bring music in the correct key to sing. An accompanist will be provided. There will be no a cappella auditions or tracks. I would suggest a traditional musical theatre selection. All roles are available.
The Players Guild of Leonia is committed to a diverse and inclusive theatre experience. PGL will cast any actor in
any role when appropriate, without regard to race or ethnicity.
There is some movement in the show so at the call back there will be a short dance call. With the exception of Bella, who does need to know basic dance moves, all other characters must be able to move well. Sides and music will be provided at the auditions.
Any questions please email Carol Fisher @ [email protected]
Look forward to seeing you there!
