Second Street Players to hold ‘Music Man’ auditions April 5-7

Second Street Players announced upcoming auditions for its 2024 summer musical, “The Music Man.”

Director John H. Hulse will hold auditions at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 5; 3 p.m., Saturday, April 6; and 6:30 p.m., Sunday, April 7, at Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.

Auditioners should prepare one minute of a familiar musical theater song that best showcases them in a style from the show. All are encouraged to bring a second selection as a backup for their audition song. Auditioners must bring sheet music in their key for the accompanist. Singing with an accompaniment-only music track (no vocals), on CD or Bluetooth device, is also acceptable. A cappella auditions are discouraged.

Auditions will also consist of reading from the script. Auditioners should come comfortably dressed to move, as they may be required to learn a short dance/movement combination. 

The show is performed by a large cast of actors ages 8 and up. Preference may be given to auditioners who are available for the entire rehearsal period, beginning Monday, April 22. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for Sunday to Thursday, July 7 to 11, and must be available for all performances Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 21. For character descriptions, go to secondstreetplayers.com.

“The Music Man,” with music, book and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, 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 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 librarian.

Those needing more information, or who are unable to attend the audition but interested in auditioning or being part of the production crew, may contact John Hulse at 302-245-4147.