Shasta College will hold a second round of auditions for its Summer 2025 musical, Guys and Dolls, on March 10 at 6:00 p.m. This round of auditions will seek enthusiastic performers to fill more than 30 ensemble roles, providing significant stage! Auditions will be held in the Shasta College theatre (building 500) and are open to students and interested community members of all ages. Performers should arrive with the following:
– a one-minute comedic monologue, prepared in advance and memorized
– the appropriate musical excerpt from the show (reach out by email to dfitzgerald@shastacollege.edu for a list of excerpts or assistance getting sheet music), also memorized
– comfortable clothing that they can move in easily (leggings or bike shorts, jazz shoes or sneakers) for the dance portion of the audition (not all roles are dance-heavy, but there are a few roles specifically for experienced dancers)
The show will run from July 18 to July 27, 2025. Rehearsals will commence on June 9. A more detailed rehearsal calendar will be provided when you are cast.
Beloved by critics and audiences, this paragon of the light midcentury musical comedy initially ran for over a thousand consecutive performances in 1950. It tells the story of Nathan Detroit, a gambler in New York City, and his girlfriend, Adelaide, who is becoming more and more insistent on marriage after their long engagement. When Detroit turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for cash to support a high-stakes craps game, Sky must chase after Sarah Brown, a straight-laced missionary, and musical hijinks ensue.
Frank Loesser’s immortal songs and the fast-paced, wisecracking comedy of Swerling & Burrows’ script make for a crowd-pleasing time at the theatre suitable for the whole family.
For more information, please contact Dr. Greg Thorson at gthorson@shastacollege.edu.
