The 2015 BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser
Produced by Lynne B. Robinson
Directed & Choreographed by D. Scott Robinson
Vocal Directed by Scott Fleshood
Technical Directed by Aaron B. Bailey
Costume Design by Donna Jacobi
Sound Designed by D. Scott Robinson
A BCP audience favorite, the Play-A-Part Fundraisers separate themselves from The Playhouse's traditional productions in that all roles are "won" through an online silent auction with no required auditions! Veteran musical theater performers join first-timers to give this classic musical a comedic twist much like The Carol Burnett Show. An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the town's librarian.
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Available Roles
PLEASE NOTE:
All roles (even those normally played by children) will be played by adults. Due to the legality of the bidding process, no one under the age of 18 may bid on a role. Also, no one may bid on behalf of another person.
Remember: The Play-A-Part Fundraiser gives adults the opportunity to play a role they never could normally play on stage in a regular production, and also gives non-performers the opportunity to cross something off their 'bucket list.'
Professor Harold Hill
A con man and traveling salesman, must be played by a leading man with a lot of charm and energy.
Marian Paroo
A sometimes stuffy librarian and piano teacher, Marian sees through Harold's charade and sets out to expose him as a fraud, but inevitably falls for him. Leading lady. Often included as part of the Ensemble.
Mrs. Paroo
Marian and Winthrop's charming Irish mother. Capable of Irish accent. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Marcellus Washburn
Harold's old friend and former partner, Marcellus is now a resident of River City. He has given up his con man ways and is dating his boss's niece, Ethel Toffelmier. Lots of energy with good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Mayor George Shinn
A blustery politician and mayor of River City. Good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn's peacock wife, she is easily won over by Prof. Hill when he appoints her the head of the "Ladies' Auxiliary Society for the Classic Dance." Good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Tommy Djilas
The town troublemaker, Tommy is secretly dating the mayor's oldest daughter, Zaneeta. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Zaneeta Shinn
The mayor's oldest and slightly daffy daughter. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Winthrop Paroo
Marian's baby brother. He is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Charlie Cowell
A traveling anvil salesman, Cowell tries to expose Harold as an imposter. Included as part of the Ensemble.
The Barbershop Quartet:
Ewart Dunlop, Oliver Hix, Jacey Squires & Olin Britt
Four bickering school board members and included as part of the Ensemble. Singing in harmony is not required. They will lip-synch to a pre-recorded track. Must be willing to work with puppets. They also play Four Travelling Salesmen for the opening train sequence.
The Pick-a-Little Ladies:
Alma Hix, Mrs. Squires, Maud Dunlop & Ethel Toffelmier
Eulalie's gossipy friends, included as part of the Ensemble.
Amaryllis
Marian's young piano student who is sweet on Winthrop.
Gracie Shinn
The mayor’s daughter; 9-12 years old. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Constable Locke
The town sheriff. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Ensemble:
Various roles made up of River City Parents, River City Kids, and Townspeople.
All roles (even those normally played by children) will be played by adults. Due to the legality of the bidding process, no one under the age of 18 may bid on a role. Also, no one may bid on behalf of another person.
Remember: The Play-A-Part Fundraiser gives adults the opportunity to play a role they never could normally play on stage in a regular production, and also gives non-performers the opportunity to cross something off their 'bucket list.'
Professor Harold Hill
A con man and traveling salesman, must be played by a leading man with a lot of charm and energy.
Marian Paroo
A sometimes stuffy librarian and piano teacher, Marian sees through Harold's charade and sets out to expose him as a fraud, but inevitably falls for him. Leading lady. Often included as part of the Ensemble.
Mrs. Paroo
Marian and Winthrop's charming Irish mother. Capable of Irish accent. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Marcellus Washburn
Harold's old friend and former partner, Marcellus is now a resident of River City. He has given up his con man ways and is dating his boss's niece, Ethel Toffelmier. Lots of energy with good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Mayor George Shinn
A blustery politician and mayor of River City. Good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Mayor Shinn's peacock wife, she is easily won over by Prof. Hill when he appoints her the head of the "Ladies' Auxiliary Society for the Classic Dance." Good comic timing. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Tommy Djilas
The town troublemaker, Tommy is secretly dating the mayor's oldest daughter, Zaneeta. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Zaneeta Shinn
The mayor's oldest and slightly daffy daughter. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Winthrop Paroo
Marian's baby brother. He is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Charlie Cowell
A traveling anvil salesman, Cowell tries to expose Harold as an imposter. Included as part of the Ensemble.
The Barbershop Quartet:
Ewart Dunlop, Oliver Hix, Jacey Squires & Olin Britt
Four bickering school board members and included as part of the Ensemble. Singing in harmony is not required. They will lip-synch to a pre-recorded track. Must be willing to work with puppets. They also play Four Travelling Salesmen for the opening train sequence.
The Pick-a-Little Ladies:
Alma Hix, Mrs. Squires, Maud Dunlop & Ethel Toffelmier
Eulalie's gossipy friends, included as part of the Ensemble.
Amaryllis
Marian's young piano student who is sweet on Winthrop.
Gracie Shinn
The mayor’s daughter; 9-12 years old. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Constable Locke
The town sheriff. Included as part of the Ensemble.
Ensemble:
Various roles made up of River City Parents, River City Kids, and Townspeople.
