Anything Goes
Important Info:
Thank you to everyone who auditioned!! You did an excellent job! From your auditions to callbacks, to your professional attire, to your support of each other, this was a great round of auditions to watch! Thanks for all your hard work. If you were not cast, please consider joining our crew! See details below.
Rehearsal and performance details:
This production will perform live April 3 - April 6, 2025
A full cast read-through will take place Tues 1/28 3:45pm - 5:45pm in G100
Rehearsals will begin the week of 1/27 (typically Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 2:45 - 6:30 and some Saturdays between 10:00 - 3:00 (this is a typical schedule although some times may vary.) You will likely not be called for every rehearsal but you will have dance, music, and staging rehearsals that will be scheduled during these various time slots.
There will be no rehearsals over February break although set construction will likely begin at this time.
**Auditions are for BCHS students only grades 9 - 12.
A Note About Casting:
Please understand that the casting process is complicated and takes into account many factors, first and foremost being your audition. It is a giant puzzle with many moving pieces. Every role should be respected as we are all one company and it takes everyone to put on quality productions.
Show Dates:
April 3 @ 7:00pm
April 4 @ 7:00pm
April 5 @ 7:00pm
April 6 @ 2:00pm
A Message about conflicts:
There have been a significantly high number of conflicts given to us to work around during show time. We try to work around conflicts when possible but it has become increasingly harder and harder to schedule rehearsals. In preparation for this year, know that a typical rehearsal schedule begins as early as 2:30 (music and dance) and often as late as 6:30 on Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and on Saturdays we typically rehearse 10:30 - 2:00. Rehearsal schedules are posted one week in advance or more and you will likely not be called for all rehearsals. Please try to schedule your conflicts after 6:00 or 6:30 pm.
When we are rehearsing a show, we need these rehearsals to be the priority and you will need to schedule your other rehearsals, classes, work, etc. around this schedule. We will do the best we can to work around approved conflicts at the time of your audition such as college auditions, and SAT's. No conflicts (minus approved exceptions) will be accepted in our last three weeks including tech and performances 3/17 - 4/6.
CHARACTER LIST
(not all character are listed. Please see script for additional details)
RENO SWEENEY - A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist, she is clever, funny, persuasive and extremely confident. Strong singing and dancing required, as well as comedic timing. VOCAL RANGE: Alto/Belt.
RENO’S ANGELS – Four (4) backup singers/dancers in Reno’s act, they are showgirls with pizzazz and personality. All roles require strong singing and dancing skills. VOCAL RANGE: Various.
HOPE HARCOURT - A beautiful heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry to satisfy her mother’s wishes. Strong singing and dancing required. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano.
BILLY CROCKER – A young businessman who is in love with Hope, he charismatic and charming. Strong singing required and should be able to dance or move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone/Tenor.
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH - Hope’s energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent, strong singing and the ability to move well also required. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
EVANGELINE HARCOURT - Hope’s overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. Sings with ensemble only.
MOONFACE MARTIN - A loveable gangster who is also loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. Requires strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
ERMA LATOUR - A playful, independent, impulsive, and loveably clueless “dame” – a typical 20’s “gun moll” with a ‘Joisey’ accent. Strong singing and dancing. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo/Belt.
ELISHA WHITNEY - A successful Wall Street banker who is nearsighted and thinks he is always right. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
REGINALD STRONG – Captain of the S. S. American. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
MALE / FEMALE ENSEMBLE – Passengers, stowaways, and members of the crew of the S.S. American. All must sing and move well. Various roles will be cast from the ensemble.
Musical Numbers
Overture
I Get a Kick Out of You - Reno Sweeney
(There's) No Cure Like Travel - Company
Bon Voyage - Company
You're the Top - Reno Sweeney, Billy Crocker
Easy to Love - Billy Crocker
I Want to Row with the Crew - Elisha Whitney
Sailor's Chanty (There'll Always Be a Lady Fair) - Chanty Quartet
Friendship - Reno Sweeney, Moonface Martin
It's Delovely - Billy Crocker, Hope Harcourt
Anything Goes - Reno Sweeney, Company
Public Enemy #1 - Company
Blow, Gabriel, Blow - Reno Sweeney, Company
Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye - Hope Harcourt
Be Like the Bluebird - Moonface Martin
All Through the Night - Billy Crocker, Hope Harcourt, Men
The Gypsy in Me - Lord Evelyn Harcourt
Buddie, Beware - Erma, Sailors
I Get a Kick Out of You (reprise) - Company