Anything Goes by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
Directed by Celena Cox
Music Directed by Bill Williams
Choreographed by Sarah Hosford
Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S.S. American, where nightclub singer and ex-evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, wealthy debutante Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this nautical love triangle are Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13) and his sidekick Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, goofy sailors, and a touch of blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy win Hope's heart.
AUDITIONS: Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th
Audition Form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/AlbuquerqueLittleTheatre2/AUDITIONFORMAnythingGoes
Vocal Auditions: Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dance Auditions: Sunday, December 7th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
CALLBACKS (by invitation only): Tuesday, Decmber 9th from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
REHEARSALS begin Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Rehearsals are typically Sunday - Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30pm. Rehearsals may be called outside these days and times with sufficient notice.
PHOTOSHOOT: Saturday, January 17th, 1pm
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: February 22nd - March 4th
PERFORMANCES: March 5th - March 22nd
Performances run Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. There is a Saturday matinee on March 14th at 2pm (**This will be a two-show day**) and one Thursday evening performance on March 19th at 7:30pm.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Reno Sweeney: A brassy evangelist turned nightclub singer. Clever, funny, and confident. There is a scripted kiss and prolonged embrace with Billy, and a scripted kiss with Evelyn. (Both can be masked (no lip to lip contact) if that is what works for actors' boundaries). Female, age 30-50. Vocal range: Mezzo G3-Eb5.
Hope Harcourt: A beautiful American heiress and well-known debutante. Engaged to Lord Evelyn. There is a scripted kiss to Evelyn's cheek, and a scripted kiss and prolonged embrace with Billy. Female, age 20-35. Vocal range: Soprano A4 - Eb5.
Billy J. Crocker: Elisha Whitney's kind but inefficient general manager. Charming, confident, and a bit silly. In love with Hope. There is a scripted kiss and prolonged embrace with Reno (this can be masked, no lip to lip contact if that is what works for actors' boundaries), and a scripted kiss with Hope. Male, age 25-35. Vocal range: Tenor B3 - G4.
Sir Evelyn Oakley: Hope's aristocratic, English fiancé. Earnest, energetic, good-natured, and gullible. A charming jewel of a nerd. There is a scripted kiss with Reno (can be masked, no lip to lip contact if that is what works for actors' boundaries). Male, age 35-45. Vocal range: Baritone C3 - G4.
Moonface Martin: Public Enemy #13, traveling disguised as a reverend. An uncomplicated and lovable gangster. There is a scripted kiss with Angel #4. Male, age 30-60. Vocal range: Tenor Bb3 - Gb4.
Erma: A traffic-stopping dame. Independent, modern, and courageous. Fresh and enjoyable in spite of her brazen ways. There is a dance sequence in undergarments. Female, age 20-35. Vocal range: Mezzo A4 - C#5.
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt: Hope's widowed mother who, at this point in time, is mainly concerned with social status and money. There is a scripted quick embrace. Female, age 40-65. Any vocal range.
Elisha J. Whitney: A successful Wallstreet banker, extremely near-sighted and a gloriously functional drunk. Huge personality. Male, age 40-60. Vocal range: Baritone C3-D4.
Captain: In charge of the S.S. American. Intelligent, strong, but a little too concerned with prestige. Vocal range: Baritone.
Purser: Reliable, alert, and by the book. Vocal range: Tenor.
The Angels: Chastity, Charity, Purity, and Virtue. Reno's backup singers/dancers for her nightclub act. Angel #4 has a scripted, prolonged kiss with Moonface. Females, age 20-30. Tap dancing required, any vocal range.
Luke: A presumably reformed gambler, and recent Christian convert. Male, age 20-30. Any vocal range.
John: Influenced by his cousin Luke, but loyal to his religion and to Dobson. Easily manipulated. Male, age 20-30. Any vocal range.
Henry T. Dobson Missionary returning from China. Certain, stoic, benevolent. Male, age 40-60. Any vocal range.
Fred: A New York bartender. Good comic timing. Male, age 30-50. Any vocal range.
Ensemble: Sailors, passengers, reporters, photographers, and FBI agents. There will be partner dancing that includes closed embraces. (Similar to a hug). Any vocal range.
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