How to Succeed in Business - Auditions

How to Succeed in Business - Auditions

Posted by Pembroke Pines Theater for the Performing Arts

Posted: Dec, 16, 2016

Call for Artists

Website: http://www.pptopa.com/current/upcoming-auditions.html

 Pembroke Pines, FL, Unknown

A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook to climb the corporate ladder.  With songs by Frank Loesser, this comic gem won both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize.  The exhilarating score includes "I Believe in You," "Brotherhood of Man" and "The Company Way."

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Director: Jeffrey Bruce
Musical Director: Anthony Campisi
Choreographer: Michael Biggs
Set Designer: Jodi Dellaventura
Lighting Designer: Ardean Landuis
PERFORMANCES

October 27-November 19
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm
Saturdays and Sundays @ 2pm
AUDITIONS

Tuesday, September 5th from 7-10pm
Wednesday, September 6th from 7-10pm
Thursday, September 7th from 7-10pm (final callbacks/dance audition)
Location: The Susan Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33331

Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities
Bring sheet music (an accompanist will be available)
All performers will be asked to belt
Bring your resume and headshot
Bring a list of your scheduling conflicts
You may be asked to read from the script
REHEARSALS

Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30-10pm beginning Monday September 11th
Sunday afternoons from 12-6pm beginning Sunday, September 17th
ROLES

The show requires a large cast, and features adult performers of all ages.  In addition to several speaking roles, the ensemble is showcased and is an integral part of the production.

Non-paid.  Non-equity.

J. Pierrepont Finch - clerk who quickly ascends the corporate ladder
J.B. Biggley - boss of the company
Rosemary - secretary who becomes Finch's love interest
Bud Frump - Biggley's arrogant and lazy nephew
Hedy LaRue - Biggley's attractive and dim-witted mistress
Miss Jones - Biggley's secretary
Book voice - narrator of the book, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Mr. Bert Bratt - personnel manager
Mr. Twimble - head of the mail room for 25 years
Smitty - Rosemary's best friend and fellow secretary
Mr. Milton Gatch - head of the plans and systems department
Miss Krumholtz - secretary to Mr. Gatch
Mr. Benjamin Burton Daniel Ovington - prospective head of the advertising department referred to as "BBDO"
Mr. Wally Womper - chairman of the board, usually played by the same actor as Twimble
Multiple executives and secretaries with singing/dancing skills
**To schedule your audition appointment, e-mail Jeffrey Bruce at jeffreybruce122@gmail.com indicating the role you are interested in and your preferred audition date**