THE MUSIC MAN
July 1-18, 2027
Rehearse: June 7-30
Rachel Stevens, Director
TBA, Choreographer
Ian Axness, Music Director
Note: These auditions are for roles in THE MUSIC MAN. Auditions for MEAN GIRLS will take place in early 2027.
AEA Contracts: Single Engagement Agreement Tier B ($604/week minimum). AEA eligible roles are indicated in the production breakdowns.
Non-AEA Contracts: Non-AEA actors will receive $350/week minimum.
Actors must be 18+ by June 1, 2027 to be considered.
Housing, travel, and transportation are provided for select roles for non-local actors.
The Carnegie is committed to inclusive casting. All races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and mobilities are encouraged to apply. The character breakdown refers to the genders of the characters only. Actors should submit for any roles they feel comfortable playing. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10am-6pm, by appointment
Lunch break from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Walk-ins will be seen as time permits.
The Carnegie
Eva G. Farris Education Center
1028 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
Prepare one 16-32 bar cut.
Please bring a hard copy of your headshot and résumé stapled together.
An accompanist will be provided.
Expected to attend are Tyler Gabbard (Producing Director of Theatre), director, choreographer, and music director. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Prepare one 16-32 bar cut.
- Audition videos will only be accepted as links. Files requiring download will not be accepted.
- Please ensure that privacy settings are such that we are enabled to view by the link only, with no need for password or additional access request. Please film your material in a horizontal/landscape frame on a solid background or plain wall. A ¾ shot is preferred.
Please submit your headshot and résumé.
- Your headshot must be an image file and your resume must be in PDF format. Both should be labeled with you name (i.e. Gabbard_Tyler.pdf)
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be a mix of live and digital based on availability of the auditionee and production staff. In-person callbacks will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
AVAILABLE ROLES
*AEA Eligible Roles are indicated by an asterisk.
PRINCIPALS
- Harold Hill* (He/Him; Ab2–F4) A charismatic traveling salesman with a carefully constructed persona. His confidence and quick wit help him win over a town full of skeptics.
- Marian Paroo* (She/Her; G3–A5) River City’s librarian and a dedicated music teacher. Independent-minded and observant, Marian values honesty and intellectual curiosity.
- Marcellus Washburn* (He/Him; G2–A4) Harold’s longtime friend and former partner in confidence schemes, now settled in River City..
- Mayor Shinn* (He/Him) A forceful public figure who takes his civic responsibilities seriously. Protective of his authority and reputation, he approaches newcomers with skepticism.
- Eulaiie Mackecknie Shinn* (She/Her; D4–D5) The mayor’s wife and a prominent presence in River City society. Socially ambitious and outspoken, Eulalie enjoys being at the center of community life and rarely keeps an opinion to herself.
- Mrs. Paroo* (She/Her; Ab3–Eb5) Marian and Winthrop’s Irish-born mother, a warmhearted widow with a lively spirit and a talent for matchmaking. She wants the best for her children and is never short on advice.
ENSEMBLE
Eight versatile actors of varying ages will portray all of the following townspeople and supporting characters, with each actor playing multiple roles. Specific role assignments and doubling will be determined during the casting process.
- Zaneeta Shinn (She/Her) The mayor’s daughter, who brings energy and enthusiasm.
- Tommy Djilas (He/Him) A resourceful young River City resident who is pursuing a relationship with Zaneeta Shinn.
- Ewart Dunlop (He/Him; F3–F5) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
- Jacey Squires (He/Him; C3–C5) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
- Oliver Hix (He/Him; B2–F4) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
- Olin Britt (He/Him; F2–C4) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
- Maud Dunlop (She/Her) A member of River City’s socially connected “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
- Mrs. Squires (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
- Alma Hix (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
- Ethel Toffelmier (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
- Amaryllis (She/Her; C4–E5) A young piano student of Marian Paroo.
- Winthrop Paroo (He/Him; C4–Eb5) Marian’s younger brother, whose world begins to open up through music and new friendships.
- Charlie Cowell (He/Him) A traveling salesman who recognizes inconsistencies in Harold Hill’s story and is determined to expose them.
- Constable Locke (He/Him) A River City lawman responsible for maintaining order in the community.
