Auditions

The Music Man AUDITIONS
Saturday, November 15 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Those auditioning should fill out an Audition Form (available below) and sign up for a vocal audition slot in the Sign Up Genius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA4A929A7F8C61-59166295-bpaccs#/).

Plan to arrive at BPACC ten minutes early for your scheduled time slot on the day of auditions. Please bring a recent headshot (or clear photo of yourself) and a copy of your Audition Form. We ask that all auditionees sing a 32-bar cut of music in the style of the show. Please bring tracks ready to use.

Those auditioning may be asked to participate in a dance call held at 1 PM. Please make sure to wear clothing and shoes that allow for movement.

Roles and Rehearsals

No role has been precast.

While it is not necessary to play a band instrument for this production, it may be helpful. Please include that information in your audition form.

Rehearsals will start in January 2026. Rehearsals will be a combination of some weeknights and Saturdays (10 AM to 2 PM). These times are tentative and may be adjusted upon consideration of cast availability.

Tech rehearsals begin March 30, 2026. Conflicts during tech are strongly discouraged and may impact casting decisions. Please note that Easter Weekend (April 3-5) is not considered part of the tech rehearsal period.

Available Roles

ROLE	GENDER	VOCAL PART	DESCRIPTION
Marian Paroo	Female	Soprano	Young but stuffy, Marian is the town's librarian and piano teacher.
Harold Hill	Male	Baritone	A traveling conman who thinks he's found the perfect town to exploit.
Marcellus Washburn	Male	Tenor	A former associate of Harold Hill who lives in River City with his girlfriend Ethel.
Mrs. Paroo	Female	Mezzo-Soprano	Homemaker, widow, and mother to Marian and Winthrop. She dotes on Winthrop and pushes Marian to find a man.
Winthrop Paroo	Male	Alto	Marian's shy little brother.
Mayor Shinn	Male	N/A	A stereotypical small-town politician who makes lots of gaffs. Protective of his daughter Zaneeta.
Eulalie Shinn	Female	Alto	The Mayor's wife who carries herself as if she were the one elected. Seemingly knows everyone in town.
Zaneeta Shinn	Female	N/A	The Mayor's teenage daughter who is learning how to stand up for herself. Has a crush on local bad boy Tommy.
Gracie Shinn	Female	N/A	The Mayor's younger daughter who has a rebellious streak. Tomboy.
Ethel Toffelmier	Female	N/A	The cheerful player piano-player who engages in gossip. Girlfriend of Marcellus.
Ollin Britt	Male	Bass	Member of the school board who frequently clashes with other members.
Oliver Hix	Male	Baritone	Member of the school board who frequently clashes with other members. Husband of Alma.
Alma Hix	Female	N/A	A local gossip and close friend of Eulalie. Wife of Oliver.
Ewart Dunlop	Male	Baritone	Member of the school board who frequently clashes with other members. Husband of Maud.
Maud Dunlop	Female	N/A	A local gossip and close friend of Eulalie. Wife of Ewart.
Jacey Squires	Male	Tenor	Member of the school board who frequently clashes with other members. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Mrs. Squires	Female	N/A	A local gossip and close friend of Eulalie. Wife of Jacey.
Tommy Djilas	Male	N/A	Local teenager with a crush on Zaneeta, the Mayor's daughter. A good kid who is treated like a bad boy because of where he lives.
Charlie Cowell	Male	N/A	A rival traveling salesman. He hopes to expose Harold and gain the trust (and money) of the town.
Constable Locke	Male	N/A	Town policeman who is ready to follow instruction.
Amaryllis	Female	Alto	Marian's young piano student who has a crush on Winthrop.
Conductor	Male	N/A	Train conductor who is immaculately professional.
Traveling Salesmen	Any	N/A	A group of traveling salesmen who meet on the train and warn each other about the conman Harold Hill, even though none have ever met him.
River City Townspeople	Any	N/A	The citizens of River City who are undoubtedly proud of their town.