Wyong Musical Theatre Company Incproudly presents Sept 2018:

Creative TeamDirector: Peter William HellierMusical Director: Michael PartridgeConductor: Maryellen GillardVocal Coach: Russell HullChoreographer: Karen Calvert,Assistant Choreographers: Kirsty Pennings &Jess Calvert-PenningsAssistant Director: Adelle Richards

Production TeamProduction Manager: Nilzen LumsdenAssistant Prod Manager: Jayne JohnstonSet Designer/Props: Ian AbbottChildren's Liaison: Sharon DaleAssistant Set Designer / Props: AmandaThompsonCostumes, hair, makeup: Peta Holland Kelly,Naomi ShoreStage Manager: Chris Hallett

Show DatesFriday 28th Sept 7.30pmSaturday 29th Sept 1.00pmSaturday 29th Sept 7.30pmWednesday 3rd Oct(Dark Show)

7.30pm

Friday 5th Oct 7.30pmSaturday 6th Oct 1.00pmSaturday 6th Oct 7.30pm

FeesAdult membership $30

Junior Membership $20

Family Membership $85

Show Fee $50

Costume Fee $25

Fees are due 21 days from first rehearsal

AuditionsDance Auditions

Tuesday 24th April6pm to 7.30pm General dance ALL CAST7.30pm to 9pm Featured Dancers

Cast AuditionsSaturday and Sunday 28th & 29th AprilEnsemble 9am-11amPrincipal Roles: 11am-onwards – please arrive 30minutes before your given time to register and begiven dialogue.Call Backs Monday 30th April & 1st May

RehearsalsTuesday & Thursday 7:00pm to 10:00pm asper schedule from 2nd June.Saturday 12:30 to 5:00pm ALL castFirst rehearsal Saturday 5th May 2018Three strike policy will be enforced in thisshow due to cast size. So please note anyavailability issues on your audit ion form.

Me and My GirlBook & Lyrics: Douglas Furber; Music: Noel Gay

Modern adaption by Stephen Fry

A full length musical, romantic comedy set in1930’s

Me and My Girl“Has uncorked the innocence of the old-fashioned

musical comedy so ingeniously that for once atheatre goer is actually sucked directly into thatsunny past rather than merely suckered intonostalgia for it.”- The New York Times

Wyong Musical Theatre Company is seeking ahappy, vibrant, troupe of performers for the cast of

the “happiest show on earth”.

The StorySet in England during 1930’s mainly in Hareford (country estateoutside of London)The show revolves around an unapologetically unrefined pickpocketcockney ‘geezer’ named Bill Snibson, who learns that he is the 14thheir to the Earl of Hareford. However, he will only receive hisinheritance if Sir John and the Duchess approve of him.

The Duchess feels that with a little grooming, Bill will be suitable toinherit the Title – and the money. However, she insists that Bill breakup with his cockney girlfriend, Sally.

Bill refuses to accept the Title if cannot keep Sally as his girl.Eventually, Sally is groomed to become more lady-like. Thus, Bill isallowed to inherit the Title and keep his girl.

CastLeads:

11M, 8F,Parts for Senior Actors,Strong Role for Leading Man and Woman

Featured Dancers:13 yrs and overPlus 1M, 1F 8-12 yrs (must be strong tappers)Ensemble:All ages - size to be determined (need Aristocrats andCockney’s)Including 10 children under 16 ( Aristocrat and Cockney)

Bill Snibson- a likable Cockney costermonger,

pickpocket whom is found to be theillegitimate son of the 13th Earl ofHareford and therefore the rightfulheir to his land and titles.

16-40, Strong BaritoneGreat comic timing, able to do a tapand dance routine, learn visualphysical theatre tricks, Cockneyaccent, plays to the audience onoccasions

Sally Smith- Bill's sweetheart, a sweet

Cockney gal.

16-40, Mezzo-SopranoAlso needs good comic timing,able to tap and do dance routines,cockney accent.

The Hon GeraldBolingbroke

- an aristocratic ‘twat’, a young manwithout an occupation and is definedby his social standing. He is in lovewith Jackie.

20-40, TenorGormless, is sometimes in awe of‘ordinary’ folk and their pastimes eggreyhound racing and theirterminology. A product of his class.

Lady Jacqueline (Jackie)Carstone

- One of the aristocrat ic Harefords- breaks off her engagement to

Gerald to pursue Bill

20-40, SopranoOpulent, determined, always getswhat she wants, spoilt, sex appeal.

Sir John Tremayne- an older gentleman who is in

love with the Duchess. Who atfirst does not want Bill to inheritthe title but eventually softenstoward Bill and Sally and helpsto reunite them.

40+, BaritoneVery Aristocratic, ex military yethas a heart of gold.

Maria, The Duchess of Dene- Flagship of the Hareford line, an

intimidating aristocrat. Bill'sAunt and executor of the will.

40+, Mezzo-SopranoTraditional English aristocracy,struggles to find her sense ofhumour, taking her self and herworld too seriously.

Herbert Parchester

- the family solicitor. Uptight,officious, pompous.

30+, TenorStuffy aristocratic, long standingfamily solicitor. Must be able tomove well.

Charles

- A traditional English Butler andHead of Household, has a solosong

Bass-Baritone, 25-50Extremely loyal to the family, anddoes his best to acquaint Bill toaristocratic ways.

Sir Jasper Tring

- an elderly and hard-of-hearingnobleman.

50+, BaritoneA bit of a ‘dirty old man’ andwoman chaser. Uses an eartrumpet to hear.

Featured Acting Roles(from Ensemble)

Mrs Brown - Sally's landlady, is a cockney. 40+Bob Barking – best friend of Bill, a cockney – sameage 16-40 as Bill and Sally.Constable – Local, educated Bobby and likes todabble with French words, 25+Telegraph Boy – cockney, under 16

Hareford Family Members

English AristocratsLord and Lady Battersby,Lady Brighton, The HonMargaret Aikington,Charles Boulting-Smythe,Mrs WorthingtonWorthington, Mrs Stainsly-Asherton.

All ages – featured actors

Cockney’s, all ages, including atleast 4 children (number to bedetermined)

English Society, all ages includingat least 4 children (number to bedetermined)

Ensemble

NotesIf you have a call back for a role that doesn’t have asong you will just be asked to do dialogue.

All known absences must be on the audition form.Due to the large cast size please carefully consideryour commitment before auditioning. Cast will beexpected to attend and participate in all theirscheduled rehearsals.

Show Songs – Act 1Based on the 1986 Broadway production• A Weekend at Hareford – Ensemble• Thinking of No-One But Me – Lady Jaqueline Carstone

and The Hon. Gerald Bolingbroke• The Family Solicitor – Herbert Parchester and The Family• Me and My Girl – Bill Snibson and Sally Smith• An English Gentleman – Charles Hethersett and Staff• You Would If You Could – Lady Jaqueline and Bill• Hold My Hand – Bill, Sally and Dancers• Once You Lose Your Heart – Sally• Preparation Fugue – The Company• The Lambeth Walk – Bill, Sally and The Company

Show Songs – Act 2• The Sun Has Got His Hat On – The Hon. Gerald

Bolingbroke, Lady Jaqueline and Ensemble• Take It on the Chin – Sally• Once You Lose Your Heart (Reprise) – Sally• Song of Hareford -Duchess Maria, Bill and Ensemble• Love Makes the World Go Round – Bill and Sir John

Tremayne• Leaning on a Lamp Post – Bill and Ensemble• Finale – The Company

Audition - SongsBill – Leaning on a Lamp Post

Sally – Once You Lose Your Heart

Duchess – Song of a Hareford

Jacqui – Once You Lose Your Heart

Gerald – Sun Has Got His Hat On

Sir John – Leaning on a Lamp Post

Parchester – The Family Solicitor

Charles - An English GentlemanAll other Leads – Song of choice from above songsAll ensemble - The Sun has got his hat on

General Dance ALL CAST REQUIRED- General movement including a very simple tap combination- Bring tap shoes (if you have them)- Please indicate on audition form any special skills eg spoon

playing, ballroom/waltz, magic tricks

Featured Dancers- Required to do Tap, Jazz and Ballet combinations- Bring appropriate dance, tap shoes, and pointe shoes (if you

have them)- Please indicate on audition form which dance styles you wish

to audition for- Please be warmed up prior to the audition time

Auditions - Dance

Any questions?

Email:Meandmygirl@wmtc.com.au

Characters – Principal LeadsCharacter Vocal Part Age rangeBill Snibson - a cockney costermonger whoinherits Lord Hareford's land and titles.

Baritone 16-40

Sally Smith - Bill's sweetheart, a sweetcockney lass

Mezzo-Soprano

16-40

Sir John Tremayne - an older gentleman,who is kind to Sally and Bill. He is in love withthe Duchess.

Baritone 40+

Maria, The Duchess of Dene - anintimidating aristocrat. Bill's Aunt.

Mezzo-Soprano

40+

The Hon Gerald Bolingbroke - anaristocratic young man. He is in love withJackie.

Tenor 18-40

Lady Jacqueline (Jackie) Carstone - breaksoff her engagement to Gerald to pursue Bill.

Soprano 18-40

Characters – Principal LeadsCharacter Vocal Part Age rangeHerbert Parchester - the family solicitor. Tenor 30+

Sir Jasper Tring - an elderly and hard-of-hearing nobleman.

Baritone 50+

Charles - a manservant Bass- Baritone 25-50

Lord and Lady Battersby, Lady Brighton, TheHon Margaret Aikington, Charles Boulting-Smythe, Mrs Worthington Worthington, MrsStainsly-Asherton, - other members of thefamily who are mostly interchangeable.

All ages

Mrs Brown - Sally's landlady. Featured actor /ensemble

40+

Bob Barking - a friend of Bill and Sally. Featured actor /ensemble

Same age asBill/Sally

16-40Constable – Local, educated Bobby and likes todabble with French words 30+

Telegraph Boy – cockney Featured actor /ensemble

under 16