The Pennsylvania Playhouse 390 Illicks Mill Road, Bethlehem, Pa. will be holding auditions for its upcoming Christmas production of the musical “She Loves Me”.
With book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and based on a play by Miklos Laszlo, the show will be directed by Rody Gilkeson, with musical direction by Nancy Shumaker and choreography by Meghan Koehler.
“She Loves Me” is considered the most charming, romantic musical ever written. It is the quest for love before Match.com.
AUDITIONS: Sunday September 15th and Sunday September 22nd at 6:30PM
CALLBACKS: Wednesday September 25th if needed and by invitation only.
PERFORMANCES: Friday December 6th through Sunday December 22nd. Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM and Sunday at 3:00PM
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
She Loves Me, an intimate, warm, romantic comedy, has an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance. Set in a Hungarian parfumerie, it’s full of comic twists and turns; a journey of mistaken identity and letter writing where two feuding clerks have no idea that they are in love.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please prepare 32 bars of music either from the show or similar genre. Please be prepared for a movement audition. Headshots are not necessary but any known conflicts will be appreciated.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Georg Nowack (Male, Lead, Baritone, Range: B2 – F4, to play 35-45): An established employee of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Soft-spoken, well-read, appreciator of art, personable, and strong. Excitable, nervous, shy, and intelligent. Heretofore, unable to find a love. A respected colleague and citizen. Amalia’s work nemesis…but unknown Lonely Heart’s Club pen pal!
Ilona Ritter (Female, Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano Range: F#3 – E5, Dancer or Strong Mover, to play 35-50): The other saleswoman at Maraczek’s, she is experienced in both life and men. A bit weary, but kind, good-natured, sexy, and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love. Burnt by Kodaly…consistently.
Steven Kodaly (Male, Supporting, High Baritone/Tenor Range: B2 – A4, Dancer or Strong Mover, to play 35-50): A handsome ladies’ man, and he knows it.Well-respected and liked employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. While he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer with a charm that enables him to stay out of trouble.
Ladislav Sipos (Male, Supporting, Baritone Range: A2 – E4, to play 40+): Family man rooter in an unvaried existence. Very affable, a friend to all. Perhaps not the brightest employee at Maraczek’s Parfumerie, but he is a loyal confidant to Georg and mentor to Arpad. He is optimistic and irresistibly loveable.
Mr. Maraczek (Male, Supporting, Baritone, Range: B2 – C4, to play 50-60 ) Owner of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, with a commanding presence. A distinguished, disciplined businessman, who is also a stubborn perfectionist. He runs a tight ship, but he also is able to be among the workers, and loves romance and dancing. His dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife.
Arpad Laszlo (Male, Supporting, Tenor, Range: Bb2 – E4, to play 18 -23): Bright, innocent, young delivery boy at Maraczek’s Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious, studious, and downright adorable.
Headwaiter (Male, Featured, Tenor/Bari–Tenor, to play 45+:) The Headwaiter of the Café Imperiale, a proud man with a singular goal— to create a “romantic atmosphere.” A persnickety, flamboyant manager who runs a tight ship and expects discretion and efficiency for his patrons. This is a comedic role and perfect for the actor who specializes in comedy, especially through facial expressions and timing. Will also work in ensemble.
Busboy (Featured Ensemble, to play 18+, Dancer/Mover): A klutzy busboy at the Café Imperiale, who inadvertently disrupts the romance in more ways than one. Comic timing a must.
Mr. Keller (Male, Featured Ensemble to play 40+): A private investigator for Mr. Maraczek
Featured Ensemble: Eight women and two men. Customers and patrons of Maraczek’s Parfumerie, the Café Imperiale, and the Christmas Carolers.
Amalia Balash – This part has been cast.