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Gender
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PETER ALLEN
MALE
30
The great Australian entertainer, singer, songwriter, and dancer. Looking for a triple threat … and more! A mammoth role that anchors the show, Peter covers all emotions, works the audience by breaking the fourth wall convention, and moves the story line through flashback, narration, humour and drama. A dynamic, exhaustingly energetic song and dance man with his own brand of Australian charm who is capable of holding an audience and leaving them yelling for more. Should be able to recreate the Peter Allen style, manner, and charisma. Let old You Tube clips of Peter be your guide! Please do your research!
Ability to play piano is an advantage.
Stage Age: negotiable, ideally around 30yrs
Vocal Range: High Baritone / B-flat Falsetto
Dancer
Audition Songs: Not the boy next door. Bars 29-52
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YOUNG PETER ALLEN
MALE
10
He will dance, he will sing, he will do anything! Looking for a capable singing voice and the ability to tap-dance is a must. Energetic and optimistic and full of hope
Stage Age: around 10yrs
Vocal Range: Middle C# – D (treble/unchanged voice)
A short dance routine in audition appointment – please bring tap shoes.
Audition Songs: When I Get My Name in Lights
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MARION WOOLNOUGH
FEMALE
50
Peter’s Mother; Solid, supportive, “good sport” type. Played mostly through flashback. Marion provides the insight into Peter’s childhood in 1950’s rural New South Wales. She and Peter have a strong bond with shared interests in music and movies and she is fiercely protective of Peter’s emerging talent and defends it against her drunken husband’s disapproval. Her heartfelt “Don’t Cry Out Loud” as the show reaches its climax carries a lot of gravity. Australian accent required.
Stage Age: mid 50s
Vocal Range: E (below the stave) to B-flat on stave. Strong Lyrically Connected Singer with Character Voicing.
Good mover
Audition Songs: Don’t Cry Out Loud (in full)
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JUDY GARLAND
FEMALE
40
One of the greatest, if not THE greatest singing stars of the Hollywood Golden Era of Musicals. Smokey, Star Power, Attitude, Sarcasm, Witt and Endearing with a good balance of Troubled History, Experience and Exhaustion. Looking for a truthful re-creation of Judy. Check out You Tube Clips of her television show and the recent film starring Renee Z. Judy’s gestures, vibrato and mannerisms are iconic and very distinct. Please do your research.
AGE: 40 – 55 ys
Some dance.
Vocal Range: E-flat below the stave to A on the stave
Short movement routine will be taught during their audition appointment.
Audition Songs: All I wanted was a dream. In full.
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LIZA MINNELLI
FEMALE
20
Strong triple threat performer, however living in the shadow of her famous mother until her own iconic career takes off. Married to Peter; her career overshadows his. Eventually their marriage breaks up, however Liza and Peter remain soulmates. Quirky, energetic, stylish and a true theatre beast. Liza has a very distinct sound and distinct mannerisms we wish to capture. Watch Liza perform “And The World Goes ‘Round” and ‘Liza With a Z’ concert or any materials you can on You Tube. Please do your research. be a strong singer and dancer. Early in her career, this is Liza as the star is born; at first a little quirky and awkward, her self-confidence grows and gives way to the Liza with a ‘Z’.
Stage Age: 20s
Vocal Range: F (below the stave) to C# on the stave
Strong dancer with star quality and sense of style. Great Fosse skills highly regarded.
Audition Songs: Sure Thing Baby. Bars 8-44 I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love
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THE TRIO: (KAREN, SHENA & LINELLE)
FEMALES
ANY
Exceptional singers, strong dancers/movers. The trio are part of Peter’s show, interacting with him and the audience in the cabaret-style presentation. They are entertainers and present much of the music of the show either as vocal leads or backing singers to Peter. We are looking for confident personalities with experience in part-singing.
Stage Age: any
Vocal Range: Low E-Flat – Bb (above stave), most often split into SSA.
Short movement routine will be taught during their audition appointment.
Audition Songs: Not the boy next door. Bars 61-75
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GREG CONNELL
MALE
30
Peter’s partner. A sexy Texan cowboy-type. Could be mistaken for the strong silent type, until you get to know him; he is sincere, realistic, loving, and quite cheeky. Texan Accent preferred.
Stage Age: 30s, comparable to Peter
Vocal Range: Middle C – D in stave
Audition Songs: I honestly love you. Bars 13-37
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CHRIS BELL
MALE
20
Singer and dancer. A young song-writer and other half of the Allen Brothers, with Peter. A confident performer who enjoys the song-and-dance man life, just enough fame and fortune to do well with the ladies and ‘live the life’. He knows what he’s good at and is happy enough with that.
Stage Age: 20s
Vocal Ranger: Middle C – D in stave
Dancer.
Audition Songs: Pretty Keen Teen. Bars 6-32
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DEE ANTHONY
MALE
50
Dee Anthony is a US artist’s manager of renown. Described as “barrel-chested with a bark that came from deep down, the guttural dialect of the New York boroughs. You could hear the guy coming a block away.”
AGE: 50+
VOCAL: Non-singing role
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DICK WOOLNOUGH
MALE
50
Dick Woolnough is a brooding Australian from Armidale, who never lived up to his potential. An alcoholic with a tendency towards violence. Strong Actor with physical presence.
AGE: 50+
VOCAL: Non-singing role
If necessary Dick and Dee could be played by the same actor.
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WALLY BELL
MALE
45
Strong Character Actor/Singer. Wally Bell is a self-made entrepreneur and father of Chris Bell.
AGE: 45+
VOCAL RANGE: Any, strong singer.
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VALERIE ANTHONY / JOSIE MANN / VARIOUS OTHERS
FEMALE
35
Strong Character Actor/Singer. Josie Mann is an Aussie, salt of the earth, country pub owner. Valerie Anthony is a New Yorker, supporter of the arts and married to Peter’s manager, Dee Anthony. Will take many of the minor female speaking roles.
AGE: 35+
VOCAL RANGE: Any, strong singer.
DANCE ABILITY: Mover
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CHRIS BELL / ENSEMBLE
MALE
20
Strong triple threat. The other half of the The Allen Brothers, a young pop duo styled on the Everly Brothers.
AGE: 20s
VOCAL RANGE: C3 – G4
DANCE ABILITY: Must have solid jazz technique and show excellent ability in a range of theatre dance styles/periods.
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ENSEMBLE
UNDEFINED
ANY
All experienced Dancers and Strong Singer/Actors. A variety of smaller roles will be played by ensemble members. Diversity encouraged.
VOCAL RANGE: Any, strong singers & mix of ranges
DANCE ABILITY: Must have solid jazz technique and show excellent ability in a range of theatre dance styles/periods. Rockette style and tap skills are preferable and a good understanding of Fosse.
From the male ensemble we will be casting:
Brian Henderson – host of Australian Bandstand.
Mark Herron – 30s, attractive fiancé of Judy.
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ALL AUDITIONEES
UNDEFINED
ANY
ALL AUDITIONEES WILL SING:
1. I Still Call Australia Home – bars 54-85. (Please note the change in time signature)
2. Don’t Cry Out Loud – bars 36- 52.