Piedmont High School is opening up a limited number of guest slots for Piedmont Middle School students to join the high school production of “The Music Man,: directed by Amy Moorhead, with vocal direction by Martin Lewis and Sandra Peter. Performances: Thurs Feb 4 @ 7pm, Fri Feb 5 @ 7pm, Sat Feb 6 @ 7pm, Sun Feb 7 @ 4pm
The high school cast of PHS and MHS students has already been finalized and is currently in rehearsals. The directors are now looking to cast the roles of Winthrop, Amaryllis, and Gracie, as well as expand the ensemble by casting a select group of middle school performers. See details below.
Important Note on Casting and Space Constraints:
Because the high school cast and staging layout are already set, stage space is extremely limited. Unlike the recent middle school production of Frozen Jr., where every participant was given a spot, this audition is highly selective for middle schoolers.
To maintain clear age distinctions and visual balance between the child characters and the teen/adult characters, performers must fit within the following requirements:
- Female-presenting children’s roles: Under 5’0”
- Male-presenting children’s roles: Under 5’4”
Audition Details
- Who Can Audition: Any PMS students who meet the height parameters
- Audition Form
- Date & Time: Tues Nov 10 from 6:30 to 8:00
- Location: PMS/PHS Music Building, Room 502
- Roles Available:
- Winthrop (about 10 yrs old) With a lisp, which makes him self-conscious, but he later blossoms and talks a lot.
- Amaryllis (about 10 yrs old) Sweet, but teases Winthrop, and she also has a crush on him.
- Gracie (8-10 yrs old) Mischievous, excitable, loves to exclaim loudly about what is happening. Ensemble singing only.
- Ensemble
- Preparation: Please prepare one of these songs and review the scene material:
- Gary, Indiana [through m. 24] (if auditioning for Winthrop)
- Goodnight, My Someone (if auditioning for Amaryllis or Gracie)
- Winthrop/Amaryllis scene
- Audition Sign-Up & Conflict Form: Parents must complete the digital sign-up and conflict calendar on the Audition Form prior to the audition. Be sure to note the mandatory tech rehearsal and performance schedule.
Note that the times of weekly rehearsals, prior to tech, will vary and will be a combination of Monday after school, Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings, Friday after school (max 5-6 hrs/week). There are no rehearsals during school vacations.
The Music Man ~ Synopsis
A fast-talking traveling salesman named Harold Hill arrives in a small Iowa town and tricks everyone into buying instruments and uniforms for a new kids’ marching band. The big catch? He doesn’t actually know anything about music and plans to run away with the money! However, his master plan hits a snag when he falls in love with Marian, the town’s smart librarian. Along the way, Harold helps a shy little boy named Winthrop find his confidence, making Marian realize Harold is doing real good for the community. In the end, Harold chooses love and responsibility over trickery, staying in town to lead the kids’ surprisingly proud (if a little out-of-tune) band.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule or expectations, please reach out amoorhead@piedmont.k12.ca.us.