Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights, IL is accepting submissions for the role of John in "Anything Goes" (Fall 2019), music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse, and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. "Anything Goes" will be directed by Robin Hughes, with choreography by Christie Kerr, and musical direction by Ken McMullen. "Anything Goes" is a frolicking musical that follows the crazy antics and adventures of a shipload of passengers traveling from New York to London in 1934. Seeking strong non-Equity adult actors/singers, who dance/move well. Tap skills would be preferable if possible. Seeking actors of diversity, who are strongly encouraged to submit. Gender-fluid casting is available for this role.
Seeking:
John - Featured role, a Chinese convert, sidekick to Luke. Will be considered for ensemble numbers as well.
Rehearsals - Monday, July 29-Monday, September 9, 2019: Weekly rehearsals include 7:00pm-10:00pm Mondays-Thursdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturdays, and 6:00pm-10:00pm Sundays. Fridays are designated evening off each week.
Tech Week - Tuesday, September 10-Wednesday, September 18, 2019: Actors with tech week conflicts will not be under consideration. Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 9/10-Thursday 9/12, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday 9/15, 12:00pm-11:00pm; Monday 9/16-Wednesday 9/18, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Thursday 9/19-Friday 9/20, 3:00pm-5:30pm TBA; there are no rehearsals Friday 9/13-Saturday 9/14.
Previews & Performances - Thursday, September 19-Saturday, November 2, 2019: Standard performance schedule includes 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 3:00pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.
To be considered, please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Also prepare one comedic monologue in the style of the show. Also, if available, please share a link to any dance footage.
Contact Info:
Please email your current headshot, resume and any questions with ANYTHING GOES AUDITIONS in the email header to Metropolis Casting at casting@metropolisarts.com along with your video footage of your song, monologue and any dance footage. Please send the video in a format that can shared with the creative team. Please make sure that your resume includes your current phone number. Casting questions and requests for coaching can be directed to the same email as well.
Website: www.metropolisarts.com