AUDITIONS

Showtimers is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming summer musical, Baby byRichard Maltby & David Shire (book by Sybille Pearson.) Originally produced in 1982 and updated in 2004, Baby tells the intertwining stories of 3 couples, all at different stages of life, who find the prospect of parenthood compelling them to re-examine their relationships. Through a mix of humorous, insightful, heartwarming and heart-breaking songs, the show explores such themes as the relevance of marriage, the importance of gender roles, and even whether love itself is really a “forever” emotion.

We will be casting 6 principal roles (see descriptions below) as well as an ensemble of 8-12. All body types, races, genders and abilities are enthusiastically welcomed. Must be age 16 or older. Please prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 60 seconds) of a song that showcases your voice. A song in a similar style to the show is recommended. If you are interested in a particular role, a selection that demonstrates the appropriate range required is also advantageous. PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC. An amazing accompanist will be provided. A cappella and self-accompanied auditions are strongly discouraged.

There will also be cold-readings from the script.

While the show does have some minor dance elements, there will not be a dance audition.

Principal Role Descriptions:

• Lizzie Fields - (mezzo, G3-F5) A college junior and songwriter in a long-term relationship with Danny. Warm, idealistic and free-spirited, but also analytical, ambitious and practical.
• Danny Hooper - (tenor, A2-A4) A college junior and musician in a long-term relationship with Lizzie. Impulsive and romantic, but also responsible and realistic. Occasionally clueless.
• Pam Sakarian - (mezzo, G2-F5) - Early 30”s. A college basketball coach married to Nick. Energetic and enthusiastic, but prone to self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.
• Nick Sakarian - (baritone, B2-F#4) - 30’s. A college track coach married to Pam. Charming, outgoing and funny, but unwilling to show vulnerability. .
• Arlene McNalley - (mezzo, B2-G#5) - 43. Community volunteer and mother of 3 grown children, married to Alan. Diplomatic, considerate and selfless. Stoic to a fault.
• Alan McNalley - (baritone, B2-F4) - 48. College administrator and father of 3 grown children, married to Arlene. Warm-hearted, thoughtful and buoyant, but prone to tunnel-vision.