Anything Goes (2022 version)
by Tex-Arts
Mar. 09
Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13, "Moonface" Martin, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. Songs introduced that later became pop and jazz standards are "Anything Goes", "You're the Top", "All Through the Night", and "I Get a Kick Out of You".
Two versions of Anything Goes are available for presentation: the 1962 version and the 2022 revision, each based on the same story. [. . . ]The 2022 revision has twice as much dance music as the 1962 version.
TexARTS is pleased to announce Chris Shin as the new director/choreographer for our mainstage production of Anything Goes this summer.
Final auditions and callbacks will be this Saturday, March 9, 2024. Roles are paid.
For more information, please visit TexARTS (click HERE -- information reproduced below).
Audition materials can be submitted at https://forms.gle/fcWVXTqVK9Pz3BDT7
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TexARTS 23-24 Professional Mainstage Series
Anything Goes
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse; Guy Bolton
and Howard Lindsay; Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse; John Weidman
Creative Team
Director/Choreographer: Chris Shin
Music Director: Megan Pritchett
Choreographer: George Bohn
Auditions
Final auditions and callbacks Saturday, March 9th, 2024 starting at 11:30 AM at 620 Dance Centre, Lakeway, Texas.
Please prepare a 16-32 bar song in the style of the show and a one-minute comedic monologue. Auditions will start with a Dance call. Then songs & monologues will be heard followed by readings.
Walk-ins and video submissions are welcome. Please fill out this form to submit audition materials and information by Friday, March 8 at noon. Headshots and resumes are required to be uploaded for all auditioners. Please bring 4 - hard copies of headshots and resumes to auditions. Should you have problems with the link to the form, please use this url https://forms.gle/fcWVXTqVK9Pz3BDT7
Call-backs will happen the same day at 620 DANCE CENTRE. Please have afternoon availability.
Audition and Callback Location
620 DANCE CENTRE
15500 Stroup Cir, Lakeway, TX 78734
Important Dates
- Tentative first rehearsal: Thursday, May 16
- Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings from 6:30 – 10:00 pm and during the day on weekends at TexARTS (1110 RR 620) in Lakeway with one dark day per week.
- Costume Parade and Designer Run: Saturday - Sunday, May 25-26
- Tech: Saturday – Sunday, June 1-2
- Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 4-5
- Invited Preview: Thursday, June 6
- Opening Night: Friday, June 7
- Performances: Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm at TexARTS
- Tentative Closing: Sunday, June 30
- Possible Extension: July 4-7
- No conflicts accepted after 5/24
Compensation
Up to $1050 total for nonunion professional actors for all rehearsals and performances (not including the possible extension). Stipends available for current BFA/BA/AA students. Out-of-town actors will be considered, but no housing or transportation can be provided.
Lead Roles
RENO SWEENEY - A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist. Leading Lady type. RENO is clever, funny, and confident. Strong singing and dancing (tap) required.
VOCAL RANGE: Alto/Belt.
BILLY CROCKER – A young businessman who is in love with Hope. BILLY is charismatic and charming; the Leading Man Type. Strong singing required and should be able to dance well. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Baritenor/Tenor.
HOPE HARCOURT - A beautiful American heiress and object of Billy’s affection but engaged to Lord Evelyn. Ingenue type. Strong singing and dancing required. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano.
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH - Hope’s energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent, strong singing and the ability to move well also required. VOCAL RANGE: Baritenor/Tenor.
MOONFACE MARTIN - A loveable gangster; “Public Enemy Number 13. Character type. Requires strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Baritenor/Tenor.
Supporting Roles
ERMA LATOUR - A playful, independent, impulsive, and loveably clueless “dame” – a typical 20’s “gun moll” with a ‘Joisey’ accent. Character type. Strong singing and dancing required. Tapper preferred.
VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo/Belt.
EVANGELINE HARCOURT – 50s-60s. Hope’s overbearing mother concerned with money and social status. VOCAL RANGE: Any.
ELISHA WHITNEY – 50s-60s. A successful Wall Street banker who is nearsighted. Billy’s boss. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
Featured Roles
REGINALD STRONG – Captain of the S. S. American. Ability to dance well is a plus. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
PURSER – The captain’s right hand in and out throughout the entire show. Ability to dance well is a plus. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Any.
SPIT – Rascally New York street tough. Loves gambling and nonsense. Ability to dance well is a plus. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Any.
DIPPY – Another Rascally New York street tough. Also loves gambling and nonsense. Ability to dance well is a plus. Tapper preferred. VOCAL RANGE: Any
Ensemble Roles
Seeking strong dancers/tappers to play Sailors, Reno’s Angels, male quartet, passengers, reporters, bartender, FBI agents, and others.
Please note: This production utilizes the 2022 revision, in which the race of the characters is not pivotal to the plot. Actors of all races, ethnicities, shapes, sizes, abilities, and genders are encouraged to audition.
