The Empress Theater is excited to announce auditions for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
Auditions:
Tuesday January 3, 2017 7pm to 9pm
Wednesday January 4, 2017 7pm to 9pm
Callbacks by invitation only Saturday January 7, 2017
The production runs March 10 – 25, 2017.
Auditions open to those 16 & older. Those wishing to audition should come prepared with a minus track and 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. We prefer no A’Capella singing. Please also bring a current headshot and resume.
Director: Amy Bodily (2016 Empy Best Director Winner)
AD/Stage Manager: Bradley Hatch
Music Director: Skyler Bluemel
Choreographer: Kylee Ogzewalla
Producer: Lindy Davis
Cast of Characters: Age listed is the character age, not necessarily the age of the actor.
J. PIERREPONT FINCH: Our story’s protagonist. An irrepressible, clear-eyed, almost puckish hero, he is a window washer who applies for a job at the World Wide Wicket Company and attempts to climb the “ladder of success.” Male, 18-25 yrs. old; vocal range: C3 – G4
BUD FRUMP: The nephew of the company’s President and a scheming employee. He is an arrogant sycophant who tries to advance his career by exploiting his family connections. Male, 18-25 yrs. old; vocal range: C3 – F4
GATCH: A sleazy executive with a penchant for the ladies. Male, 40-60 yrs. old
HEDY LaRUE: A voluptuous, sexually charged woman adored by all of the men. She may appear dim-witted, but she knows how to manipulate men to get what she wants. Female, 25-35 yrs. old; vocal range: C4 – Eb5
J.B. BIGGLEY: The stuffed-shirt, philandering President of World Wide Wicket. Beneath his ruthless exterior, he is a college lad at heart with a passion for knitting. Male, 50-65 yrs. old; vocal range: C3 – A4
MISS JONES: J.B.’s stuffy secretary who is abrupt and tough, but soft and kind to those who are good to her. Female, 35-55 yrs. old; vocal range: Bb3 – Gb5
TWIMBLE: He is a fussy, old-fashioned, yet loyal employee at the company. Supervisor of the mailroom, he believes his success is due to his lack of ambition and ability to remain unnoticed. Male, 45-65 yrs. old; vocal range: C#3 – E4
ROSEMARY PILKINGTON: A secretary at the company who is more interested in finding a man than advancing her career. She becomes Finch’s love interest. Female, 20-30 yrs. old; vocal range: A3 – B4
SMITTY: A secretary with a painfully dry sense of humor. She is a cynical “working woman” who is on the lookout for a man. Female, 25-40 yrs. old; vocal range: A#3 – G5
WALLY WOMPER: The company’s Chief Executive Officer and a former window-washer. Male, 45-70 yrs. old; vocal range: D3 – E4
ENSEMBLE: A large ensemble of men and women is also required to play Executives and Secretaries. Note: These are the roles that have the best dance numbers.
