Auditions for MRT's production of "National Pastime" are on August 11th & 12th at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.
"National Pastime" is a charming and fast-paced musical comedy with a vintage twist. Written by Tony Sportiello (book) and Al Tapper (music & lyrics), this feel-good show has been described as a throwback to a sweeter era of musical theatre.
Set in Depression-era small-town Iowa, "National Pastime" transports audiences to a simpler time, when the local radio station WZBQ is the heartbeat of the community—but barely staying afloat. In a last-ditch effort to save the station, owner Barry Landis hatches a wild plan: fabricate broadcasts of a fictional, undefeated baseball team—the Baker City Cougars. The made-up games become an unexpected hit, turning the sleepy town into a hotbed of baseball fandom and media buzz. But how long can they keep up the ruse?
MRT's production will be directed by Aaron Adair and produced by Michele Crabtree.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions are on August 11th and 12th, 2025.
Please arrive between 6:30-7:00 pm to sign in. Auditions will run from 7pm until 9pm. Auditions are open to everyone in the community, even if you have no experience acting! Sides for the audition are posted below.
Bring one prepared song or ballad to sing at auditions. Music from the 1930s -1940s, great American songbook selections are preferred. Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held from August 25th through September 25th on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM and Sundays from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
No Rehearsal on Labor Day.
LOAD IN & SET BUILD: September 28, 2025
TECH WK REHEARSALS: September 29 - October 1 from 6:30 PM - 10 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL: October 2 at 6:30 PM
PICK-UP REHEARSALS: October 9 & October 16 at 6:30 PM
SHOW DATES (Total of 9 shows) :
Friday, October 3rd at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 4th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, October 10th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 11th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 18th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
For more details and information, please visit:
https://mckinneyrep.org/auditions
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