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Anything Goes Auditions are Now OPEN!
Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl... Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-lovely.
Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.
Auditions FAQ
[Last Updated for the 2024 The Little Mermaid]
Here are a few tidbits to help you prepare for your audition and answer some frequently asked questions!
SINGING:
Prepare a Disney or Musical Theatre song (but NOT a song from The Little Mermaid). Though we love Arianna Grande and Taylor Swift too, pop songs are really not the type of music for this audition.
You will most likely only sing 1 min or so of your song, so it is important to decide what part of the song you would like to sing. If you are singing to a track you can have it ready at the spot you want to sing.
DANCING:
It's okay if you don't have previous dance experience, but we do want to see how you can move and pick up choreography. Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to dance in. Our choreographer will be there to teach you a short routine that you will present to the panel in groups! Don’t worry, you will have ample time to practice before we see you dance!
NOTES:
We will do our best to make the schedule as efficient as possible however there will likely be some waiting. We please ask you to be patient and to follow the instructions
of our volunteers.
If you are under 16, a parent or guardian is welcome to wait with you in the building, but please note, parents are not permitted in the audition room!
About Casting
[Last Updated for the 2024 The Little Mermaid]
It can be a very complicated process to cast a big show. It's kind of like putting together a big puzzle!
While we have to consider the talent and ability of those who audition, we also have to consider how various people will look and perform together as a full cast. Although an individual may be very talented, they may not be right for a particular part for a certain production depending on who else is cast. Many people who have now been in multiple St. James Players' productions will tell you that they auditioned many times before ever getting cast. But, it is important to remember that even just auditioning for a show is a great experience!
St. James Players also acknowledges, respects, and celebrates the diversity within our organization and local community. We seek to create theatre that enables people of different genders, races, cultures, sexual orientations, levels of physical ability, ages, beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds to be represented in our productions.
For casting The Little Mermaid, our panel is working collaboratively-everyone has a say, with the opinion of the Director, carrying the greatest weight. This can be a long process, but it is one we think is as fair as possible. Our panel is made up of the following individuals:
• Tracey Allison-Director
• Debbie Airhart- Co-Producer
• Shelley Moody-Stage Manager
• Christie Freeman & Kelsey René Van Blarcom - Vocal/ Music Directors
• Liz Moody--Choreography Mentor
• Allie Yacura--Junior Choreographer
• Faith Morales-Board Representative (Show Coordinator) & Co-Producer
After the auditions and callbacks have been concluded, the panel sits together to have an open conversation.
We go through each role and carefully review our potential candidates. Where there is consensus (and there almost always is), we cast the part. In situations where there is a difference of opinion, we all share our perspectives and then we hold a vote. Each panel member has one vote, with the exception of the director, who has two. It is also important to note that when a panel member is a relative or close friend of the performer, we ask that they refrain from making comments during the conversation or casting a vote.
If you have any questions about this process, do not hesitate to ask one of the members of the panel.
Thank you, and break a leg!