Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap [Now Auditions

Director - Trina Williamson
Music Director - Bob Olcott

PLAY SYNOPSIS:

“Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie, adapted by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay. Millie is a young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides.

Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. New songs by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn have been added to a melody-drenched classic film score by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul that includes wistful ballads, charming comic turns and rousing show stopping dances.

Characters:
PLEASE NOTE: ages are approximations only.

Adam Pontipee, the oldest - a bull-headed but earnest baritone (30’s to 40’s)
Milly, his spunky, independent bride (mid 20’s to late 30’s)

The Brothers:	Age
Benjamin	(30’s-40’s)
Caleb	(30’s-40’s)
Daniel	(20’s-30’s)
Ephraim	(20’s-30’s)
Frank	(20’s-30’s)
Gideon	(late teens-mid 20’s)

The Brides:	Age (late teens’ to mid 30’s)
Alice	(the youngest)
Dorcas
Ruth
Liza
Martha
Sarah

The rival suitors: (teens to 30’s)
Jeb
Carl
Luke
Matt
Joel
Zeke

Major townspeople: Preacher, Lumberman, Mr. Bixby, Mrs. Bixby, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Perkins (late 20’s to early 60’s) Also: more townspeople, lumbermen, townsboys and townsgirls (all ages)

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Casting ages: 7 and older
Cast size: 35+

*Ages 7 to 12 only:

**This portion of the audition will be closed to the public.

Please arrive by 9:45 to fill out audition forms. We will start singing at 10 a.m. You will be taught a portion of a song from the show. This age group does not have to prepare a song.

*Ages 13 and older (singing):
Prepare a Broadway style song that shows your range. Bring sheet music for the accompanist or you can provide your own karaoke CD or cassette. The directors prefer accompanied singing to a cappella singing.

*Ages 13 and older (dance):
You are required to attend both a singing and dance audition. Attend the dance audition that is most convenient for you. Bring appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of moving!

*All auditions will be held at the CSTOCK Theater at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.

AUDITION TIMES:

Saturday, July 12, 2003

9:45 am - 11:15 am: children ages 7-12 (singing only)**
11:30 am – 2:15 pm: 13 and older (singing/reading only)
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: 13 and older (dance only)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: 13 and older (singing/reading only)

**This portion of the audition is closed to the public

Sunday, July 13, 2003

11:00 am - 2:30 pm: ages 13 and older (singing/reading only)
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm: ages 13 and older (dance only)

Check out the following links to learn more about the show: Musical Heaven (midi files) - 7 Brides Musical Theatre Int'l (official website) - 7 Brides Musicals.net (forum)- 7 Brides Contact Trina Williamson via email at: triwill@aol.com or leave a voice mail at (360) 440-7272 if you have any further questions.