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THE BOY FRIEND
Director: Gretchen Weinrich
Music Director: Alex Heetland
Choreographer: Kim Martinez

ABOUT THE SHOW
Set in the carefree world of the French Riviera in the Roaring Twenties, Sandy Wilson’s The Boy Friend introduced Julie Andrews to Broadway. This delightful musical comedy takes place at Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing School where an English heiress falls in love with a delivery boy—but both are hiding secrets. Will love find a way? Find out in this happily-ever-after feel-good show.

AUDITIONS
Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 pm
No appointments. Download AUDITION FORM

LOCATION
Garnet Masonic Lodge, 4923 Stewart Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (2 blocks North of Lakeshore). Directions

REHEARSALS
Start the week of September 13, 2010, Monday through Friday evenings with a possible Saturday/Sunday.

PERFORMANCES: October 29 thru November 21, 2010

Oct 29 , Fri (7:30 pm)
>Post-show reception
Oct 30, Sat (7:30 pm)
Oct 31, Sun (2:00 pm)
>General admission, pay-what-you-can tickets available at the door
>Post-show artist discussion

Nov 5, Fri (7:30 pm)
Nov 6, Sat (7:30 pm)
Nov 7, Sun (2:00 pm)

Nov 12, Fri (7:30 pm)
Nov 13, Sat (7:30 pm)
Nov 14, Sun (2:00 pm)

Nov 19, Fri (7:30 pm)
Nov 20, Sat (7:30 pm)
Nov 21, Sun (2:00 pm)
>ASL-Interpreted

WHAT TO BRING
Download, complete and bring an audition form. (Forms will also be provided at auditions). Prepare a short song from a Broadway musical that shows off your range along with sheet music in your key. Pianist will be provided. No a cappella please. Be prepared to dance. You may be asked to read from the script. If you can do a British or French accent (even a goofy or corny one) prepare a little monologue to show it off! Bring a head shot and resume, if available, and your calendar so you can check for any rehearsal/performance conflicts.

ROLES
Looking for strong actor/singer/dancers

• Headmistress Madame Dubonnet – over 35, mezzo, headmistress of the school
• Percy Browne – over 35, baritone, Polly’s father, a widow
• Lord Brockhurst, over 40, baritone, a frisky old gentleman
• Lady Brockhurst, over 40, spoken, his stuffy wife
• Hortense, over 30, mezzo, a maid at the school
• Ensemble, ages 15 to 25, young ladies and men

DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM

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For further information: Call 651-426-3275, or e-mail office@lakeshoreplayers.com
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Lakeshore Players auditions are open to all. We have an open casting policy and embrace diversity. Actors of all abilities and levels of experience are encouraged to audition.

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