About the Show
Let yourself go! This show is about as much fun as you can legally have on stage. In addition to the oh so witty, buoyant and sublime Cole Porter score, this musical asks us to toss our fears aside and dare to live our life to its richest and fullest. Set in 1934 just after prohibition is repealed, Anything Goes is a delightful romp, a champagne bottle ready to burst at any moment.
Anything Goes is all about the dance, but it is also a singers and an actors show. Dancers will love the extended tap, waltz and broadway style numbers. Singers will love the score. Actors will love the crazy characters.
Our cast of characters are anxious to embrace adventure and love on the high seas with comedic zany twists, madcap hijinks and boundless joy, so audition for what promises to be an excellent and energetic production!
Anything Goes is all about the dance, but it is also a singers and an actors show. Dancers will love the extended tap, waltz and broadway style numbers. Singers will love the score. Actors will love the crazy characters.
Our cast of characters are anxious to embrace adventure and love on the high seas with comedic zany twists, madcap hijinks and boundless joy, so audition for what promises to be an excellent and energetic production!
Plymouth Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts Department
presents
Anything Goes, the Musical
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
May 2nd thru 4th, 2019
Plymouth South High School
Performing Arts Center
7:00pm
Produced by Mrs. Kathleen Evans
Directed by Mr. Jason Luciana Music Direction by Mrs. Lea Tyler
Choreography by Mrs. Sarah Fitzpatrick & Ms. Talia Pepin
Assistant Directed by Ms. Andrea Schiarizzi
Stage Managed by Ellie Gubbins
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
May 2nd thru 4th, 2019
Plymouth South High School
Performing Arts Center
7:00pm
Produced by Mrs. Kathleen Evans
Directed by Mr. Jason Luciana Music Direction by Mrs. Lea Tyler
Choreography by Mrs. Sarah Fitzpatrick & Ms. Talia Pepin
Assistant Directed by Ms. Andrea Schiarizzi
Stage Managed by Ellie Gubbins
Cast of Characters
Reno Sweeney (Female, Lead Role, Mezzo/Alto) - A sexy and charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist. For some unknown reason Reno has forsaken what was once her calling of evangelism, and has become a very successful nightclub headliner. Reno is confident, clever, philosophical, funny, persuasive, and extremely comfortable with herself physically- and in every other way. She is practical and makes a good show of keeping it all together while romantic and tenderhearted underneath all her bravado. Reno is a consummate performer and a real showstopper. Must have comedic timing and be able to command the stage.
Billy J. Crocker (Male, Lead Role, Bari-Tenor) - Elisha Whitney's kind but inefficient general manager who is in love with Hope. Must be charismatic and MUST have comedic timing: both verbal and physical plus considerable charm. Enough to win the heart of a steady girl engaged to a good man, and to have stolen the experienced heart and garnered the lavish attentions of Reno. Must be very confident physically, and willing to be put in silly situations.
Hope Harcourt (Female, Lead, Soprano/Mezzo) - A wealthy and beautiful heiress. Hope is sailing to marry Lord Evelyn, who - although he is a very nice guy- is her heart’s second choice. It’s just after the stock market crash, and her family has lost much of its fortune (while NOT losing it's standing)- maintaining the family status quo is very important to her and critical to the ones she loves. Sweet, but with a strong sense of morals and duty. Willing to marry to satisfy mother’s wishes, instead of love. Good sense of humour, can be mischievous.
Sir Evelyn Oakley (Male, Principal, Baritone) - Hope's aristocratic and British fiancé. A steady, believable upper crust. English accent a MUST. An earnest, energetic, good-natured, gullible and charming jewel of a nerd (called so affectionately). Loves the Americans. Born knowing who he is, therefore has the gift of being clueless to anybody’s opinion of him. Must be capable of - and comfortable with - comedic acting, and be very willing to take directions and do just about anything (within reason, naturally).
Moonface Martin (Male, Principal, Bari-Tenor) - Public Enemy #13, traveling [disguised] as a reverend); Wanted by the police. Uncomplicated and lovable gangster. Very interested in climbing up the most wanted ladder. Wily and quick-witted, yet somehow just this side of gullible, Moonface is loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. He carries a machine gun in a violin case- ready for action- but it’s pretty obvious he’s untried in anything desperate. MAJOR comedic timing required; able to move nimbly/ quickly.
Erma (Female, Principal, Mezzo) - Independent, modern, impulsive, courageous, boundless, immoderate, and driven by whatever gratifies her at the moment. The actress playing this part must be extremely comfortable physically. She must be fresh and enjoyable in spite of her brazen ways, and be willing to play broad physical comedy. Lovably clueless, “joysey” accent.
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt (Female, Principal, Flexible Vocal) - Hope's widowed mother who, at this point in time, is mainly concerned with social status and money (snob). Although born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and accustomed to the good life of the social elite, she has - because of the stock market crash- learned to flow with the tide... yet has but one course in mind: She wants Hope to marry well- and by that she means rich! It’s the only way she can see that will save her home and her (and her daughter’s) place in society. Married well, but not to her one true love. Must be able to span the distance between refined lady and panic-stricken comedienne to breathless receiver of renewed hope.
Elisha J. Whitney (Male, Principal, Baritone) - A successful Ivy league Wall Street banker/business tycoon. Extremely near-sighted and a gloriously functional drunk. Huge personality. Used to snapping his fingers and having the world stop to listen. Thinks he’s right, but also capable of listening to reason and changing his mind. Down-to- earth in some ways and outlandish in others. Very loyal to his alma mater (Yale).
Captain (Male, Featured, Baritone) - The man in charge of the S.S. American. Intelligent, strong, but a little too concerned with prestige. Good comedic timing.
Purser (Gender Flexible, Featured, Baritone/Alto) - A reliable, alert, and by-the-book, with an air of confident style. Great Comic timing and physical. in and out through the entire show he keeps a lot of the action a float!
Chastity, Charity, Purity, & Virtue (Females, Featured, Dancers, Voicing Flexible) - Members of The ANGELS, Reno’s backup singers/dancers for her nightclub act; must be willing/able to do “cheesecake” and be very comfortable with their magnetism (& physically in general). The collective feel of the Angels is they charge the atmosphere. They are good at what they do. Tap Dancing strongly suggested.
Luke (Gender Flexible, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - A presumably reformed gambler, and recent Christian convert. Traveling with Henry T. Dobson, and his cousin John.
John (Gender Flexible, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - Influenced by his cousin Luke, but loyal to his conversion and Dobson, John has a conscience, but an easily manipulated will; his vice had been demon rum.
Henry T. Dobson (Minister) (Male, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - Missionary returning from assignment; certain, stoic, benevolent
Fred (Male, Featured, Any Voice) - A New York bar tender- good comic timing.
Sailors (4) (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - The enlisted men and women in white that keep the SS American running and shipshape. Movement/ dance skills / harmony parts strongly suggested.
Passengers (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - Passengers on the boat, bound for Europe
Reporters (2) (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice)
Photographer (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice)
FBI Agents (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - Hot on the trail of Moonface for weeks.
Billy J. Crocker (Male, Lead Role, Bari-Tenor) - Elisha Whitney's kind but inefficient general manager who is in love with Hope. Must be charismatic and MUST have comedic timing: both verbal and physical plus considerable charm. Enough to win the heart of a steady girl engaged to a good man, and to have stolen the experienced heart and garnered the lavish attentions of Reno. Must be very confident physically, and willing to be put in silly situations.
Hope Harcourt (Female, Lead, Soprano/Mezzo) - A wealthy and beautiful heiress. Hope is sailing to marry Lord Evelyn, who - although he is a very nice guy- is her heart’s second choice. It’s just after the stock market crash, and her family has lost much of its fortune (while NOT losing it's standing)- maintaining the family status quo is very important to her and critical to the ones she loves. Sweet, but with a strong sense of morals and duty. Willing to marry to satisfy mother’s wishes, instead of love. Good sense of humour, can be mischievous.
Sir Evelyn Oakley (Male, Principal, Baritone) - Hope's aristocratic and British fiancé. A steady, believable upper crust. English accent a MUST. An earnest, energetic, good-natured, gullible and charming jewel of a nerd (called so affectionately). Loves the Americans. Born knowing who he is, therefore has the gift of being clueless to anybody’s opinion of him. Must be capable of - and comfortable with - comedic acting, and be very willing to take directions and do just about anything (within reason, naturally).
Moonface Martin (Male, Principal, Bari-Tenor) - Public Enemy #13, traveling [disguised] as a reverend); Wanted by the police. Uncomplicated and lovable gangster. Very interested in climbing up the most wanted ladder. Wily and quick-witted, yet somehow just this side of gullible, Moonface is loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. He carries a machine gun in a violin case- ready for action- but it’s pretty obvious he’s untried in anything desperate. MAJOR comedic timing required; able to move nimbly/ quickly.
Erma (Female, Principal, Mezzo) - Independent, modern, impulsive, courageous, boundless, immoderate, and driven by whatever gratifies her at the moment. The actress playing this part must be extremely comfortable physically. She must be fresh and enjoyable in spite of her brazen ways, and be willing to play broad physical comedy. Lovably clueless, “joysey” accent.
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt (Female, Principal, Flexible Vocal) - Hope's widowed mother who, at this point in time, is mainly concerned with social status and money (snob). Although born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and accustomed to the good life of the social elite, she has - because of the stock market crash- learned to flow with the tide... yet has but one course in mind: She wants Hope to marry well- and by that she means rich! It’s the only way she can see that will save her home and her (and her daughter’s) place in society. Married well, but not to her one true love. Must be able to span the distance between refined lady and panic-stricken comedienne to breathless receiver of renewed hope.
Elisha J. Whitney (Male, Principal, Baritone) - A successful Ivy league Wall Street banker/business tycoon. Extremely near-sighted and a gloriously functional drunk. Huge personality. Used to snapping his fingers and having the world stop to listen. Thinks he’s right, but also capable of listening to reason and changing his mind. Down-to- earth in some ways and outlandish in others. Very loyal to his alma mater (Yale).
Captain (Male, Featured, Baritone) - The man in charge of the S.S. American. Intelligent, strong, but a little too concerned with prestige. Good comedic timing.
Purser (Gender Flexible, Featured, Baritone/Alto) - A reliable, alert, and by-the-book, with an air of confident style. Great Comic timing and physical. in and out through the entire show he keeps a lot of the action a float!
Chastity, Charity, Purity, & Virtue (Females, Featured, Dancers, Voicing Flexible) - Members of The ANGELS, Reno’s backup singers/dancers for her nightclub act; must be willing/able to do “cheesecake” and be very comfortable with their magnetism (& physically in general). The collective feel of the Angels is they charge the atmosphere. They are good at what they do. Tap Dancing strongly suggested.
Luke (Gender Flexible, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - A presumably reformed gambler, and recent Christian convert. Traveling with Henry T. Dobson, and his cousin John.
John (Gender Flexible, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - Influenced by his cousin Luke, but loyal to his conversion and Dobson, John has a conscience, but an easily manipulated will; his vice had been demon rum.
Henry T. Dobson (Minister) (Male, Featured, Voicing Flexible) - Missionary returning from assignment; certain, stoic, benevolent
Fred (Male, Featured, Any Voice) - A New York bar tender- good comic timing.
Sailors (4) (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - The enlisted men and women in white that keep the SS American running and shipshape. Movement/ dance skills / harmony parts strongly suggested.
Passengers (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - Passengers on the boat, bound for Europe
Reporters (2) (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice)
Photographer (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice)
FBI Agents (Gender Flexible, Ensemble, Any Voice) - Hot on the trail of Moonface for weeks.