AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE November 20, 21, 24!

Any questions! Check in with Ms. Geckle (gecklek@mercymcauley.org)

HOW TO AUDITION:

1. Familiarize yourself with Anything Goes… this includes its story, its characters, etc. 

   • If you would like to read a copy of the script, just reach out to Ms. Geckle

2. Keep reading for expectations for these auditions! 

   • INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS November 20th 3:30-6:00pm (we will extend the time if need be). 

     • You will need to sign up for an audition time! Please DO NOT move other people’s times! Please DO NOT leave spaces in between audition slots. (Plan to arrive for your audition 15 minutes early in case we are running ahead of schedule).

     • For your individual audition will need to prepare: 

       1. • 1-2 minute cut of a song appropriate for the style of the show

   • DANCE AUDITIONS November 21st 3:30-5:30pm 

     • You will be taught a dance combination at the time of the audition and be asked to perform it in small groups. 

     • Wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving in. 

   • CALL BACKS November 24th 3:30-6:00pm

     • There is a possibility you will be needed for callbacks on November 24th 

     • Callbacks would require you to read some scenes from the script and sing some songs from the show. 

     • Not everyone who auditions will receive a callback, but you need to make sure you are available to attend! 

3. Prepare your Audition Materials. This should include: 

   • AUDITION FORM AND HEADSHOT 

     • available at the link below

     • YOU MUST BRING A HEADSHOT WITH YOU! Your headshot MUST be printed on and 8x10 (or full sheet of paper) 

   • SONG and BACKING TRACK

4. On the day of your audition

   • arrive EARLY to the hallway outside of room 6 & 7... there will be students available to help direct you (your audition will take place on the stage) 

   • Make sure you prepare a "slate" 

     • ex: "Hello, my name is Katie Geckle. I will be auditioning for Anything Goes with "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. 

After your audition we may ask questions or give some direction and ask to see more. OR. You may receive a callback and we will ask to see more then. 

PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR EVEN MORE INFO, AUDITIONS MATERIALS, AND AUDITION SIGN UPS! 

Some Suggested Audition Songs for Anything Goes

Broadway Baby (from Follies) 

It Might as Well be Spring (State Fair) 

Anything Goes (Anything Goes) 

It’s De-Lovely (Anything Goes) 

Friendship (Anything Goes) 

You’re to Top (Anything Goes) 

Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific) 

I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair (South Pacific) 

Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat (Guys and Dolls) 

Embraceable You (Gershwin) 

I Got Rhythm (Gershwin) 

Love Is Here to Stay (Gershwin) 

The Man I Love (Gershwin) 

It’s Only a Paper Moon (Arlen) 

Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Waller and Brooks) 

Get Happy (Arlen and Koehler) 

Begin the Beguine (Porter) 

I’ve Got the World on a String (Arlen and Koehler)