CAST OF CHARACTERS

MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I

1. Overture – Orchestra
2. Underscore: Buddie, Beware – Orchestra
3. “I Get A Kick Out Of You” – Reno
3a. Reprise: “I Get a Kick Out Of You” – Reno
4. “There’s No Cure Like Travel” – Captain & Sailors
5. “Bon Voyage” – Sailors & Passengers
6. “You’re The Top” – Reno & Billy
6a. Playoff: You’re The Top – Orchestra
7. “Easy To Love” – Billy
7a. Reprise: “Easy To Love” – Hope
8. “The Crew Song” – Whitney
8a. Crew Move #1 – Orchestra
8b. Crew Move #2 – Orchestra
9. “There’ll Always Be A Lady Fair” – Quartet of Sailors
10. “Friendship” – Reno & Moon
10a. Chaser: Friendship – Orchestra
11. “It’s De-lovely” – Billy & Hope
12. “Anything Goes” – Reno & Chorus

Act II

13. Entr’acte – Orchestra
14. “Public Enemy Number One” – Captain, Purser & Passengers
15. Gabriel Entrance – Orchestra
16. “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” – Reno & Chorus
16a. “Dance: Blow, Gabriel, Blow” – Reno & Chorus
16b. Playoff: Blow Gabriel, Blow – Orchestra
17. “Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Hope
17a. Scene Change: Goodbye – Orchestra
18. “Be Like The Bluebird” – Moon
19. “All Through The Night” – Billy, Hope & Quartet of Sailors
19a.  Scene Change: All Through The Night – Orchestra
20. “The Gypsy In Me” – Evelyn*
20a.  Playoff:  Gypsy In Me – Orchestra
20b.  Scene Change:  Bon Voyage – Orchestra
21. “Buddie, Beware” – Erma & Quartet of Sailors
22. Wedding March – Orchestra
23. Finale: “It’s De-lovely” – Soloists & Chorus
24. Bows – Orchestra
25. Exit Music – Orchestra

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Due to a shorter schedule for this show, communicate a necessary absence with the Director for approval.
• Attendance is necessary for the success of this production. Please review the calendar thoroughly to ensure that you will not miss any rehearsals.
• NO ABSENCES during Mandatory Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals or Shows (July 7th – July 26th).

REGISTRATION
Online registration begins Thursday, May 15th on this webpage and closes on Sunday, May 25th at 8:00pm.

• Those who are not cast will receive an automatic full refund of the tuition paid during registration.
• There is only one cast.
• Please review the calendar thoroughly.
• Due to a shorter schedule for this show, communicate a necessary absence with the Director for approval.
• Attendance is necessary for the success of this production.
• NO ABSENCES during Mandatory Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals or Shows (July 7th – July 26th).

LEARN THE AUDITION DANCE
Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:30-6:30pm at EDMT Performing Arts Center. A video link of the audition dance will be emailed to all registrants for those who are unable to attend in-person or who want to use it to practice.

AUDITIONS
Wednesday, May 28th, starting at 4:00pm at EDMT Performing Arts Center.

• You may bring sheet music for the accompanist or use a digital music file for this vocal audition. We will send an email after registration with instructions on how to prepare sheet music and submit your digital music for auditions. Anyone using sheet music for our accompanist will be in the 4:00pm audition group due to time constraints.
• Auditionees will be seated by number in a row of 10 chairs in the audition room. Family members are invited to watch. When your number is called, you will come forward, introduce yourself and your song, and then sing for up to one minute.
• Next, 20 auditionees will perform the dance audition for the staff in groups of five. Some groups of auditionees will sing first and dance second, and others will dance first and sing second.
• Finally, the Artistic Staff will announce the audition numbers of those who are being called back. Those called back will proceed immediately to the “Callback Table” to pick up any songs/scripts needed in preparation for the callback auditions on Friday.
• Note: The door will be closed during each group’s auditions. No entering or exiting the room during that time.

CALLBACKS
Friday, May 30th, at 4:00pm at EDMT Performing Arts Center. Those called back will be asked to read lines from the script and sing the song(s) they were given at the “Callback Table” at auditions.

CAST LIST
The cast list will be posted on the EDMT website on Sunday, June 1st at 5:00pm.

PUBLICITY APPEARANCES
Cast members obtaining lead roles are expected to make themselves available for publicity events such as television appearances and newspaper interviews.

Auditions and Rehearsals will take place at EDMT Performing Arts Center, 4949 Windplay Drive, in El Dorado Hills, CA.

COST
$310 Tuition ($160 Registration Fee and $150 Costume Fee)

Additional expenses may include the purchase of personal items such as shoes, changing garments, or makeup; and those which are completely optional, such as, a cast photo, souvenir mug or ornament, T-shirt, etc…

Note: Those who are not cast will receive an automatic full refund of the tuition paid during registration.

REHEARSALS

• June 4th through July 17th, generally 6:30-9:30pm.
• Not all cast members are called for each rehearsal. See the weekly newsletter for the call list.
• Please review the calendar thoroughly.

Note: Only cast members and staff may be on site while rehearsals are in progress.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Due to a shorter schedule for this show, communicate a necessary absence with the Director for approval.
• Attendance is necessary for the success of this production. Please review the calendar thoroughly to ensure that you will not miss any rehearsals.
• NO ABSENCES during Mandatory Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals or Shows (July 7th – July 26th).

Rehearsals will take place at EDMT Performing Arts Center, 4949 Windplay Drive, in El Dorado Hills, CA.

VOLUNTEER HOURS
While no mandatory volunteer hours are required for this production, various activities will come up and volunteers will be needed. An email will be sent when volunteer opportunities are requested. We would really appriate your help or the help of a family member or friend.

PERFORMER RULES OF CONDUCT

• We expect every participant to be courteous, respectful, and responsible while understanding that focus, dedication, and commitment are necessary to achieve the group’s goals.
• We expect each participant to be punctual and prepared for rehearsal.  Prepared by knowing the material that was covered in the previous rehearsals, and also prepared by being well-groomed and dressed for movement, and wearing clean footwear.
• We expect that everyone will take good care of the facility; both our rehearsal areas and our performance venues and equipment. That means cleaning up after yourself and taking your belongings home with you at the end of rehearsals/shows. Items left behind will be purged once a month.
• There is a zero tolerance policy towards any substance abuse. Violations will result in immediate dismissal and appropriate authorities may be contacted.
• Every EDMT participant should understand that their contributions towards a positive, healthy, and supportive environment are necessary for the group to be successful and to ensure that every El Dorado Musical Theatre production is the best it can be for each and every audience member as well as for each and every performer.