Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s presentation of the Broadway favorite, Meredith Willson's “The Music Man” will be Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held by appointment and those auditioning must be at least 10 years of age.  Roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. 

Appointments can be made online at the LifeHouse Theater website at https://lifehousetheater.com/upcoming-auditions/.  Those auditioning are asked to upload a recent photo and a theatrical resume when making their audition appointment. Those without a theatrical resume can list any performing experience they may have had, though none is required to audition.  Appointments can be made the night of auditions as space permits.

Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures.  A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music.  Auditions with CDs will not be accepted.  Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.

“The Music Man” opens Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through August 17, 2025.  Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performance at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Traveling con man Harold Hill arrives in River City, ready to fleece unsuspecting locals with sales of uniforms and musical instruments as he falsely promises to start a band.  But the unexpected happens when Harold falls in love with librarian Marian Paroo.  Will he experience a change of heart and ultimate redemption before it’s too late?  This celebrated Broadway hit and classic film makes its LifeHouse Theater premiere!

Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” will be directed by veteran LifeHouse director Jennifer M. DeWitt with choreography by Michael Milligan and music direction by Sage Manson and Sarah E. Pearce.

LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts.  For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com. 

LIST OF ROLES AVAILABLE:

CHARACTER AGES LISTED ARE GUIDELINES ONLY. IF YOU’RE NOT THAT AGE, BUT CAN PLAY THAT AGE, PLEASE AUDITION! ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE.

?ADULT ROLES

HAROLD HILL: age 25-45
Leading man, charismatic and charming, good actor, strong singer/mover. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MARIAN PAROO: age 25-35
Leading lady, excellent voice, strong actress, strong dancer, confident. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MARCELLUS WASHBURN: age 25-45
Character actor, comic timing, sings and dances. Tap dancing skills are a plus

MRS. PAROO: age 45-55
Mother to Marian and Winthrop, good actress, singer, capable of Irish brogue

MAYOR SHINN: age 40+
Character actor, comic timing. Sings with ensemble

EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN: age 30-55
Character actress, comic timing, good singer, moves well

THE BARBERSHOP QUARTET: age 25+
EWART DUNLOP, OLIVER HIX, JACEY SQUIRES, OLIN BRITT
Important singing roles, capable of holding harmonies, character acting
Olin–Bass: A – High D
Oliver–Baritone: E – High F sharp
Ewart–Baritone: E – F sharp
Jacey–Tenor: B – High A

CHARLIE COWELLL: age 25-45
Character actor, strong speaking voice. Sings with ensemble

ETHEL TOFFELMIER: age 25+
Character actress, good singer and moves well. Tap dancing skills a plus

ALMA HIX, MAUD DUNLOP, MRS. SQUIRES: age 25+
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to three of Quartet men
All: D – High D

CONSTABLE LOCKE (MAY DOUBLE WITH TRAIN CONDUCTOR) –
Character actor; sings with ensemble

ADULT ENSEMBLE: All Ages
Men and Women. Sing and/or dance
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?TEEN ROLES

TOMMY DJILAS: age 15-20
Handsome, teen heartthrob, good actor and strong dancer, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus

ZANEETA SHINN: age 14-18
Excellent dancer, Mayor’s daughter, love interest to Tommy, sings with ensemble. Tap dancing skills a plus

TEEN ENSEMBLE: age 15+
Boys and Girls. Sing, and/or dance
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CHILDREN’S ROLES

WINTHROP PAROO: age 8-12
Young, shy son to Mrs. Paroo/brother to Marian, capable of lisp, sings and dances. Must have unchanged voice.

AMARYLLIS: age 8-14
Good actress, same size/age as Winthrop or slightly older/taller, slightly bratty , sings and dances

GRACIE SHINN: age 10-13
Good singer, Mayor’s younger daughter

CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE: age 8-15
Boys and Girls. Sing and dance