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AUDITION NOTICE: "Guys and Dolls" by Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

About Guys and Dolls: Guys and Dolls is a musical romantic comedy set in the Manhattan of Damon Runyon’s short stories. It tells the story of Nathan Detroit, a con-man trying to find a new venue for his illegal crap game, and Sky Masterson, a high-rolling gambler. When Nathan bets Sky that he can’t take a puritanical missionary, Sergeant Sarah Brown, on a date to Havana, Cuba, the stage is set for a series of romantic and comedic escapades. Featuring iconic tunes like “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat” and “Luck Be a Lady,” Guys and Dolls promises to captivate audiences with its blend of humour, romance, and toe-tapping music.


Key Dates:

  • Auditions: Sunday, May 19th at the Old Ipswich Courthouse

  • Rehearsals: Commence Sunday, June 9th at various locations including Old Ipswich Courthouse and DLDC Studios in Mansfield, Brisbane

  • Tech Week: Begins September 1st with nightly rehearsals leading up to opening night

  • Performances: September 7th to 15th at Ipswich Civic Centre


Creative Team:

  • Director: Robbie Parkin

  • Music Director: Peter Laughton

  • Choreographer: Simon Lind


Audition Requirements:

  • 5 to 10-minute PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS will be required to show vocal and performance skills at which you will present your song/s and maybe be asked to do a short cold read.

  • Please prepare TWO CONTRASTING SONGS (approximately 32 bars of each) Songs are NOT to be from Guys and Dolls

  • Songs will be performed to your Backing tracks. NO ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED.

  • Headshot required. For identification purposes only. Will not be returned.

  • Audition bookings online only. Complete all details in full and upload CV or a list of previous performance history. Please make sure that ALL unavailable dates are listed.

  • As well as the above all auditionees are required to participate in the group dance audition. These dance auditions will accommodate experienced/trained dances as well as non-dancing performers. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes.


Characters:

  • Sarah Brown: Soprano (Stage age 18 – 35)

  • Nathan Detroit: Baritone (Stage age 35 – 50)

  • Adelaide: Mezzo (Stage age 30 - 45)

  • Sky Masterson: Baritone (Stage age 25 – 40)

  • Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Tenor (Stage age 30 to 55)

  • Benny Southstreet: Baritone (Stage age 30 – 55)

  • Rusty Charlie: Baritone (Stage age 30 – 55)

  • Arvide Abernathy: Baritone (Stage age 60+)

  • Lt. Brannigan: Non-singing role (Stage age 35+)

  • General Matilda Cartwright: Non-singing role (Stage age 50+)

  • Various Ensemble Roles: Gamblers, Hot Box Dancers, Mission Band, Broadway Characters, Sightseers, Cuban Dancers

Audition Pack: Download Here

Book Audition: Register Here

Website: IMTC


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