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interACT proudly
presents
Guys and Dolls
directed by
Nicholas J. Clarey
music direction
by Holland J. Jancaitis
choreographed by
Dana P. Hawkins
stage manager
Andrea Redmount
Produced in
conjunction with Dana P Productions
Performance
Dates
April
11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025, 7:30PM
April
13, 19, 2025, 3:00PM The Burgdorff Center
for the Performing Arts
10
Durand Rd. Maplewood, NJ
About The Show
Set in
Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball
romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set
up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down
his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide,
laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to
fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing
the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls
takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba,
and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends
up right where they belong.
NOW SCHEDULING
AUDITIONS
Guys & Dolls is a non-equity no-pay production.
Audition Dates
Jan 11, 13,
14, 2025
by
appointment
Callbacks
(if needed) Jan 18, 2025 6:30PM
Morrow
Memorial United Methodist Church
600
Ridgewood Rd. Maplewood, NJ
***This production
contains adult situations and language.***
What to
Prepare
Auditionees
should prepare two 16-bar cuts: one up-tempo, and one ballad. At least
one of these must be in mid-century american musical
theater style similar to the songs in Guys and Dolls. (Examples of [but not limited to] other shows that
might have a similar style: Camelot, My Fair Lady, Bye Bye Birdie, Damn
Yankees, Anything Goes, Wonderful Town, The Music Man, South Pacific,
Gypsy, Kiss Me Kate, Hello Dolly, The King and I, Sound of Music, etc.) Please bring sheet music in a binder for the
accompanist, with your cuts clearly marked. The acting segment of
auditions will be by cold reading only. No Monologues will be seen at
this audition. Auditionees should also prepare for and dress
appropriately for a dance audition unless you are only interested
in the Save-A-Soul Mission Band characters.
Accessibility
Notice
interACT welcomes
persons with disabilities to audition for all of its productions. If
you require accommodations such as large print audition sides, require
the audition sides to be sent ahead of time, or any other
accommodations due to impairment or disability, please reply to this
email and let us know at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled
audition.
Characters
Sarah Brown (F - Any Ethnicity -
20-35 - B3-G5 - Lead) A pretty, bright-eyed woman who serves as
Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause
and wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls
unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. She is prudish and
uptight, but eventually lets go. Should be able to navigate legit
soprano as well as a strong belt, and some dancing.
Adelaide (F/TransF/Drag - Any
Ethnicity - 32-45 - A3-E5 - Lead) Nathan's fiancé and a lead
performer at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything
in the world and desperately wants to get married. Pretty, outspoken,
stubborn. Strong belt is desired, we are looking for a fresh take on
this character as opposed to a carbong copy of the Lena Lamont/Audrey
style that has been traditionally played. Heavy dancing burlesque
role.
Sky Masterson (M/TransM - Any
Ethnicity - 30-45 - B3-E5 - Lead) A high-stakes gambler whose
luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when
he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome.
Choreographability required.
Nathan Detroit (M/TransM - Any Ethnicity
- 30-45 - D4-F5 - Lead) A good-hearted gambler and craps game
organizer who could never hit the bigtime. He loves Adelaide, but
cannot quit his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways. Comedic
wit and timing is essential for this role. Choreographability
required.
Benny Southstreet (Any Gender - Any
Ethnicity - 25-45 - D4-G5 - Supporting Lead) Nathan's
right-hand man and a gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and
shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at
heart. Choreographability required.
Nicely Nicely Johnson (M/TransM - Any
Ethnicity - 25-45 - D4-B5 - Supporting Lead) Just like his name
suggests, he is the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks.
High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal
friend and lackey. Choreographability required.
Arvide Abernathy (Any Gender - Any
Ethnicity - 55+ - D4-F5 - Supporting Lead) The bass drum and
cymbal player in the Mission band, Sarah's loving grandparent. Wise and
sweet, wants nothing but the best for her. Minimal Dancing, may be cast
in other ensemble roles.
Big Jule (Any Gender - Any Ethnicity -
25-45 - F3-G5 - Supporting Lead) A big time craps player from
Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way
into never losing. Intimidating. Choreographability required.
General Cartwright (F/TransF/Drag -
Any Ethnicity - 55+ - Featured) Regional representative of
the Salvation Army. Powerful, matronly, no-nonsense with a formidable
presence and, it transpires, a sense of humor. Minimal Dancing, ensemble
singing, may be cast in other ensemble roles.
Rusty Charlie (Any Gender - Any
Ethnicity - 25+ - Featured) A gambler. Sings in the trio
‘Fugue for Tinhorns’ with Nicely & Benny. Choreographability
required.
Lt. Brannigan (Any Gender - Any Ethnicity
- 40-60 - Featured) A New York police officer who is on to
Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead-set on catching him. A tough,
no-nonsense character. No Dancing, non-singing, may be cast as other
ensemble roles.
Master of
Ceremonies (F/TransF/Drag - Any Ethnicity - 20+ -
Featured) The announcer at the Hot Box, and Master of Ceremonies
for our entire evening, audience interaction and guidance required for
this role. Non-singing, may be cast in other ensemble roles. Dancing a
plus.
Joey Biltmore (Any Gender - Any Ethnicity
- 40+ - Cameo) The owner of the Biltmore Garage where Nathan
is trying to hold his craps game. Non-Dancing, Non-Singing, may be cast
in other ensemble roles.
Mimi, Allison (F/TransF/Drag - Any
Ethnicity - 18+ - Featured) Hot Box Dolls and Adelaide's
Friends. Heavy dancing, group singing, may be cast in other ensemble
roles.
Ferguson, Vernon (F/TransF/Drag -
Any Ethnicity - 18+ - Featured Ensemble) Hot Box Dolls.
Heavy dancing, group singing, may be cast in other ensemble roles.
Agatha, Calvin, Martha (Any Gender -
Any Ethnicity - Any Age - Featured Ensemble) The Mission
Band. Harmony singing required. Minimal dancing, may be cast
in other ensemble roles. Marching instrument playing a plus.
Scranton Slim, Brandy Bottle Bates, Angie
The Ox, Liver Lips Louie, Society Max (Any Gender - Any Ethnicity
- 18+ -Featured Ensemble) Crapshooters. Ensemble Singing,
Choreographability required.
Featured Dancers (Any Gender - Any
Ethnicity - 18+) Havana Dancers, Dancing Couple,
Featured Tap Performer, Hot Box Dolls,
Carpshooters.
Ensemble (Any Gender - Any Ethnicity -
18+) Mission Band Members, New York Street Characters, Waiters,
Drunk, etc.
Guys and
Dolls is a non-equity no-pay production.
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