Summer 2024
Join CCP this summer as we present Hello, Dolly! for the first time in over 40 years! This Broadway blockbuster bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. Hello, Dolly! features a set of iconic leading roles and a large ensemble cast to bring turn of the 20th century New York City to life.
Artistic Director: Jeff Anderson
Music Director: Tyler Eliason
Choreographer: Krista Kemp
Performances: June 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2024
at the Maple Grove Town Green Amphitheater
Audition details
All are welcome to audition for CCP. For this production we are seeking performers age 13 and up.
Dates:
- Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- No need to sign up for a time slot. Audition times are allocated in order of arrival. If you don’t like to wait, we recommend arriving later.
Video submission option:
If you are unable to attend auditions in-person you may submit a video of yourself singing your audition selection. Video should be recorded within the last 60 days. Please email your resume and link to a current video to mail@crossplayers.org by 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25.
Location:
Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 Annapolis Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441
Callbacks: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Preparing for auditions
- Prepare 32 measures of a song (preferably memorized) in the style of the show that best suits your voice and personality.
- An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your music clearly marking your start and end point for the pianist, printed double-sided and in a 3-ring binder. Please do not staple your music.
- Be prepared for movement with appropriate shoes and clothing.
- You will be asked to complete an actor agreement. Please bring a performance resume if you have one. If under age 18, a parent signature is required on the Actor Agreement.
- Bring a listing of all your potential rehearsal conflicts in May through June 2024.
- Bring a headshot. A simple selfie is all that is needed.
Rehearsals
- First rehearsal: Late April/Early May
- All cast members will be asked to contribute a $30 activity fee and a $20 script deposit.
- We will generally rehearse Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Tech week: Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13
- Rehearsal locations will vary in the northwest suburban area.
Cast list
- We are looking to cast approximately 30 actors in this production.
- There are several supporting characters that will be filled from the ensemble.
Cast of characters | Vocal range / character basics | Character description |
Dolly Levi | Eb3-G4, aged 40 to 60 | An indefatigable meddling matchmaker; a widow in her middle years. |
Irene Molloy | Contralto – A3-D5 aged 30 to 40 | A millineress with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City |
Minnie Fay | Soprano – Eb4-F5 aged 18 | A clerk who works in Irene’s shop. |
Ernestina | F4-G5 aged 30 to 50 | A single woman in need of Mrs. Levi’s services |
Ermengarde | E4-G5 aged 17 | The niece of Horace Vandergelder |
Horace Vandergelder | Baritone, B2-E4 aged 45 to 65 | Proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s |
Cornelius Hackl | High Baritone, D#3-G4 aged 33 | Vandergelder’s chief clerk |
Barnaby Tucker | Tenor, E3-G4 aged 17 | An assistant to Cornelius. |
Ambrose Kemper | Tenor, E3-G4 aged 18-25 | A young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde |
Ensemble | Wide range of ages | Approximately 20 strong singers and dancers to fill several supporting roles as well as large chorus scenes |