Plan to attend one of the auditions listed above. Be prepared to sing a memorized song (show tunes work best). You may obtain sheet music by contacting our office in advance if you wish, or you may bring your own to the audition. An accompanist will be provided. Do not bring tapes or CDs. Wear clothing and shoes appropriate for a brief dance audition. If you own tap shoes, wear them; if you don’t, do NOT purchase them for auditions. Wear something with a hard sole. No sandals, no bare feet. Bring a pen or pencil and your calendar.

How to Audition:

Any Tulare County student entering 7th – leaving 12th grade.

Who May Audition:

Anything Goes This is a terriffic, fast-paced comedy set to the music of Cole Porter and complete with tap dancing.

Rehearlas will be held at the Doe Avenue Complex on the following days: * Daily 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. June 8 - July 6, 2009The performance will take place at the L.J. Williams Theatre in Visalia, July 17 - 26, 2009. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

April 28 & 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.AUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONS

at the Tulare County Office of Education Doe Avenue Complex

Callbacks (by invitation only):at 4:00 p.m.April 30, 2009

Friday, March 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Doe Avenue Complex, Elderwood Room. Come learn everything you need to know about the show to have a successful audition. We will explain the audition process, answer questions about the show and listen to some of the music and watch parts of a video to give you a good understanding of what the show is about and how to be cast.

Special Audition Workshop

For more information call 651-1482 orvisit www.tcoe.org/theatreco

Or pick up a copy from our office at 7000 Doe Ave., Bldg 300 in Visalia

See reverse for a list of characters and map to our complex

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Audition WorkshopFriday, March 20, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Elderwood Room

AuditionsTuesday, April 28, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.Sequoia Room

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.Sycamore Room

Callbacks (by invitation only): Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.Sequoia Room

This class is for middle and high school students who want to learn to tap dance before auditions for our summer production of Anything Goes. The goal will be to start with the very basics and accelerate quickly into moves that will be used in the production. The class will be tailored to meet the needs of the students who attend. You should wear tap shoes if you own them. You are under no obligation to purchase shoes but it is advisable that you have them or at least some type of hard soled shoe in order to hear the sounds your feet make.

Emergency! Learn to Tap Workshop (FREE)Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Valley Oak Room

Anything Goes Character Descriptions

Billy Crocker: Fun-loving, quick talker who has stowed away on the ship so he can romance Hope. Must be a strong comic and singer. Some dance. Age 27-35. Tenor.

Hope Harcourt: Lovely, proper and wealthy young woman who is engaged to be married to Sir Evelyn but really loves Billy. Strong singer/actor with a little dance. Age 24-30. Soprano

Reno Sweeney: Former evangelist turned night club singer. Reno is brassy and owns any room she is in. Very worldly but develops a sweet spot for Sir Evelyn. Must be a powerful belter and strong dancer. Age 32-40. Alto.

Sir Evelyn: Wealthy English prig but loveable. Very prim and proper. Thinks he’s in love with Hope until he meets Reno. English dialect and strong comedy skills required. Age 35-40. Baritone.

Moonface Martin: A very silly public enemy number 13. Talks tough but is a real softy. Teams up with Billy and is a pal to Reno. Strong singer and comedy skills. Age 35-45. Baritone.

Bonnie: Girlfriend/assistant to Moonface. Ditzy, cute and a flirt. She needs to belt and be a strong tapper. Age 25-35. Mezzo.

Mrs. Harcourt: The stuffy and proper mother of Hope. A society matron who is scandalized by all the wackiness on the ship. Character roll which requires good comic skills. Age 50-60. Non-singing.

Elisha Whitney: Wealthy, full of bluster, easy to confuse American businessman. He is Billy’s boss and falls for Mrs. Harcourt. Age 50-60. Non -singing.

The Angels: Backup dance/vocal group for Reno. Could be as small as a quartet or larger depending on the audition pool. Must tap dance with some singing. Age 22-28.

Bishop Dobson: Older clergyman. Non-singing.

Ching & Ling: Chinese converts who love to gamble and have some nice comic moments. Non-singing.

Many other smaller speaking roles and a strong singing/dancing ensemble. Size of the cast will be determined by the audition pool.

Learn To Tap WorkshopThursdays 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.Valley Oak Room

For more informationcall 651-1482