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Footlighters, Inc. is proud to announce auditions for GUYS AND DOLLS.

Directed by Jennifer Day
Produced by Evan Blanton & Megan Horton
Music & Vocal Directed by Joseph Rivers
Choreographed by Rachael Petranek
Stage Managed by Janet Wisner

Auditions:
December 7 & 8 – 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Invited Callbacks:
December 9 – 7 PM

Location:
Stained Glass Theatre – 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071

Audition Materials:

• Please sign up for an audition time through this SignUpGenius link. Walk-ins are welcomed and will be assigned to the first available audition slot.
• Please prepare 32 bars of a Golden Age song that is not from Guys and Dolls and demonstrates your vocal range. Make sure your sheet music is printed out, in the proper key, and has cuts clearly marked for the accompanist. No recordings will be accepted.
• Bring shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition, as you will be asked to participate in a dance combination after your vocal audition. A video of the combination will be sent out prior to the audition. Auditionees only auditioning for Arvide or General Cartwright will not need to attend the dance call.
  • Ladies: please wear character shoes or heels for the dance call.
• Please provide a copy of your theatrical resume and headshot.
• Please bring a list of conflicts between February and April 2026.
• Note: Auditionees must be 18+.

Virtual: Please email headshot, resume, and a vocal/dance reel to the director Jennifer Day at jenniferann4097@gmail.com

Questions:
For any questions, please email producer Evan Blanton at evan.blanton0921@gmail.com or Megan Horton at megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com.

Performances:
April 16-May 3, 2026

Character Breakdown:

• SKY MASTERSON – Lead, Male, Stage Age: 25-40, Vocal range: E5 – B3.
  A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome.
• SARAH BROWN – Lead, Female, Stage Age: 25-40, Soprano, Vocal range G5 – B3.
  Bright woman, the Sergeant of the local Mission. Fully believes in her worthy cause; wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. She is prudish and uptight, but eventually lets go.
• NATHAN DETROIT – Lead, Male, Stage Age: 35 to 45, Baritone, Vocal range: F5 – D4.
  Organizer of the floating crap game; a slightly neurotic, lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack — and looking for the big break he never seems to get; his heart is torn between the camaraderie of his gambling circle and Adelaide, to whom he has been engaged for 14 years; excellent actor with strong comedic timing.
• MISS ADELAIDE – Lead, Female, Stage Age 35 – 45; , Alto E5 – A3.
  Perky nightclub singer/dancer at the “Hot Box” and Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée, this role requires a strong belter with dancing ability and excellent comedic skills; she adores Nathan but is driven so crazy by his gambling antics.
• NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON – Supporting Role, Male, Stage Age 30 – 60, Tenor to high B flat.
  Nathan Detroit’s best pal, whose enthusiasm knows no bounds; comic, cheerful, and likable as he delivers funny one-liners and several of the show’s most well known numbers with equal aplomb, including “Fugue for Tinhorns” and the show stopping “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
• BENNY SOUTHSTREET – Supporting Role, Male, Stage Age: 30 to 50, Vocal range G5 – D4.
  Nathan’s right-hand man, a gambler, smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan’s best interest at heart.
• ARVIDE ABERNATHY – Supporting Role, Gender: Open, Stage Age: 50+, Vocal range F5 – D4.
  Bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, Sarah's loving grandparent. Wise and sweet, wants only the best for her.
• HARRY THE HORSE – Supporting Role, Male, Stage Age: 30 to 55, Vocal range G5 – F3.
  Quintessential tough guy gambler; has come into money by collecting the reward on his father; sidekick to Big Jule, but is more on the ball and is able to stand his ground when necessary; sings with ensemble only.
• LT. BRANNIGAN – Supporting Role, Gender: Male, Stage Age: 40+
  New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead-set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character.
• BIG JULE – Supporting Role, Male, Stage Age: 30 to 60, Vocal range: G5 – F3.
  A big- time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf.
• RUSTY CHARLIE – Supporting Role, Male, Stage Age: 30-50, Vocal range: F4-G4
  Another of Nathan’s sidekicks, he is part of the “Fugue for Tinhorns” trio.
• GENERAL MATILDA CARTWRIGHT – Featured Role, Female, Stage Age 40+, Mezzo.
  The regional representative of Save-a-Soul Mission is a highly anticipated and talked-about presence known for her intimidating demeanor, strong leadership, and surprising sense of humor. (Will double in other areas of the ensemble, to be determined.)
• HOT BOX GIRLS – Performers who back up Adelaide in her night club act. Strong dancers and singers. Will double into other areas of the ensemble as City Dwellers, Mission Band Members, and Havana Dancers.
• MALE ENSEMBLE – Liver Lips Louie, Angie The Ox, Rusty Charlie, City Dwellers, Waiters, Havana Dancers.