AUDITION – Meet Me in St. Louis

This stage adaptation of the classic 1944 film musical examines one year in the life of the Smith family, who live in St. Louis just as the 1904 World’s Fair is preparing to take place there – until the father’s New York job offer threatens to take them away. You are sure to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with this holiday classic.

Auditions will be held August 19th and 20th starting at 7:00 P.M. at the Rehearsal Hall at 415 4th Street Please bring a Head Shot and a resume if you have one.

Auditions will consist of cold reading from the Script, your prepared song (bring the sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided), and some simple choreography . Each person auditioning should prepare one song selection in their range of at least 16 bars. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist and dress to move. All roles are open. We are seeking actors of all ages and ethnicities. Available parts listed below will be cast within age-ranges as presented. All actors other than those assigned to the Smith Family and John Truitt will play multiple roles. We will also attempt to work around difficult schedules. The show is directed by Rodger McDonald.

Available Roles:

Mr. Alonso Smith       Father and Lawyer                       40-50

Mrs. Anna Smith       Good and Loving Mother             40-50

Lon Smith                 Princeton Freshman                     19-24

Rose Smith               Beautiful & Chic Daughter           19-21

Esther Smith             Lively and Attractive Daughter     16-18

Agnes Smith             Tomboyish Daughter                   12-15

Tootie Smith             Bright Youngest Daughter           6-9

Grandpa Prophater     Civil War Veteran                       Over 60

Katie                         Irish Cook and Housemaid           Middle Age or above

John Truitt                 Handsome Boy Next Door           18-22

Warren Sheffield         Rose’s Suitor                             19-25

Lucille Ballard             Sophisticated Young Lady           19-25

Eve                           Lon’s Date for The Party               18-24

Postman                   Irish Mail Man                             Any Age

Motorman                 Trolley Car Driver                       Any Age

Clinton Badger

Peewee Drummond     Three Bumbling Young Men         18-30

Sidney Purvis

Trolley Passengers, Guests at The Party, Ballroom Couples, Carolers

For more information contact woodlandopera@gmail.com or www.woodlandoperahouse.org