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Auditions for CRAZY FOR YOU at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre announced for May 18
Open Call Auditions: Sunday, May 18 | 2-8 pm
Auditions will consist of performance of musical number, cold reads from the script and be prepared for light movement during your audition slot. Bring your marked sheet music (or playback device and backing track) current headshot and resume. Wear clothing that best shows off your look and personality, but also that you can dance/move in. Wear shoes that you can dance in.
Callbacks by invitation will be held on the following dates:
Monday, May 19 evening: Dance Callbacks 1
Sunday, May 25 afternoon/evening: Singing & Acting Callbacks
Monday, June 2 evening: Dance Callbacks 2 (if needed)
You MUST indicate on your audition form if you have ANY conflicts with any callbacks and what those conflicts are so that we can possibly accommodate if you are called back!!
First Rehearsal 'Read Thru' will be on Monday, June 16. Rehearsals are typically held on Monday through Thursday evenings (6-9 pm), Saturdays (9 am to 2 pm) You MUST fill out all conflicts for the rehearsal period. Nominal rehearsal conflicts are allowed June 16 through August 16; there can be NO conflicts (missing rehearsals) after August 16. Excessive rehearsal conflicts may be a factor in our ability to cast you in this production.
Performance run: September 4 through October 17, 2025 (7 weeks). Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings and Saturday matinees; with optional additional Wednesday and Tuesday evenings. We do not perform on Sundays. There are NO understudies. See the downloadable full performance schedule.
CRAZY FOR YOU
City slicker falls for hometown girl in this zany, ebullient romantic comedy featuring cowboys, showgirls, high-energy production numbers, and a glorious score from George and Ira Gershwin. Crazy For You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
Awards, Accolades, Adaptations: Winner - Three 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical; Winner - Two 1992 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical; Winner - Three 1992 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding Broadway Musical
Author
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin | Book by Ken Ludwig | Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent | Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Playing Dates
Sep 5, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre | 8989 E Via Linda, Ste 118 | Scottsdale AZ 85258
Artistic Team
Director: Don Bluth
Music Director: Roger McKay
Choreographer: Breona Conrad
Roles Available
Bobby Child Gender: Male Age Range: 20 - 39
BOBBY CHILD (Tenor) Age Range: 20s-30s A charming and energetic young banker with a passion for theater. Bobby dreams of performing on stage but is pressured by his mother to focus on banking. A strong singer, dancer (including tap), and comedic actor.
Polly Baker Gender: Female Age Range: 20 - 39
POLLY BAKER (Mezzo-Soprano/Alto) Age Range: 20s-30s The strong-willed, independent postmistress of Deadrock, Nevada. Polly is the only woman in town and fiercely loyal to her father’s failing theater. Requires a powerful voice, strong acting, and dancing ability.
Irene Roth Gender: Female Age Range: 20 - 49
IRENE ROTH (Alto/Mezzo-Soprano) Age Range: 20s-40s Bobby's sophisticated and self-absorbed fiancée. Irene is sharp, witty, and glamorous, with a biting sense of humor. Strong comedic timing and a commanding stage presence are essential.
Tess Gender: Female Age Range: 20 - 49
TESS (Alto/Mezzo-Soprano) Age Range: 20s-40s The quick-witted and practical dance captain of the Follies Girls. Tess is confident, capable, and often the voice of reason. Requires strong dance skills, particularly tap.
Lank Hawkins Gender: Male Age Range: 30 - 59
LANK HAWKINS (Baritone) Age Range: 30s-50s The grumpy saloon owner in Deadrock with a big attitude. Lank is stubborn, determined to buy the failing theater, and constantly frustrated by the chaos Bobby brings. Strong comedic timing required.
Patsy Gender: Female Age Range: 20 - 39
PATSY (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano) Age Range: 20s-30s A sweet and slightly ditzy Follies dancer with a heart of gold. Patsy brings a cheerful energy to every scene and often delivers comedic one-liners. Needs strong dancing skills, comedic timing, and a playful stage presence.
Betsy Gender: Female. Age Range: 20 - 39
BETSY (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano) Age Range: 20s-30s A bubbly and eager Follies dancer who quickly adapts to Deadrock. Needs strong dancing skills, comedic timing, and ensemble energy.
Bela Zangler Gender: Male Age Range: 40 - 69
BELA ZANGLER (Baritone) Age Range: 40s-60s A famous New York theater producer. Zangler is dramatic, eccentric, and larger-than-life. Requires strong comedic timing and a knack for physical comedy.
Everett Baker Gender: Male. Age Range: 50 - 79
EVERETT BAKER (Baritone) Age Range: 50s-70s Polly’s kind-hearted but somewhat clueless father. He owns the struggling Gaiety Theater and hopes to see it return to its former glory.
Patricia Fodor Gender: Female Age Range: 40 - 69
PATRICIA FODOR (Soprano) Age Range: 40s-60s A high-society British travel writer exploring the American West with her husband. Patricia is proper, dramatic, and easily flustered. Strong comedic timing is key.
Eugene Fodor Gender: Male. Age Range: 40 - 69
EUGENE FODOR: (Baritone) Age Range: 40s-60s Patricia’s equally proper British husband, fascinated by American culture. Eugene is charming but comically awkward in unfamiliar settings.
Mother Gender: Female Age Range: 50 - 79
MOTHER: Age Range: 50s-70s Bobby’s wealthy and overbearing mother. Mother expects Bobby to follow in the family banking business and has little patience for his theatrical ambitions.
Ensemble Follies Girls Gender: Female Age Range: 17 - 49
FOLLIES GIRLS (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano, Strong Dancers) (6-8 Women) Age Range: Late Teens to 40s. A group of glamorous and talented dancers who travel with Zangler. Excellent tap dancers with strong singing ability. Ensemble is a lively ensemble of Follies Girls and Deadrock townsfolk. Strong dancers are essential, particularly for the show’s large tap numbers. Each ensemble member has opportunities to showcase personality through comedic moments and reactions.
Ensemble Cowboys Gender: Male Age Range: 17 - 49
COWBOYS (Tenor/Baritone, Strong Movers) Age Range: Late Teens to 40s. The rugged but good-hearted men of Deadrock. They transform into a dance troupe over the course of the show. Some will need strong dance skills, particularly for tap numbers. Ensemble is a lively ensemble of Follies Girls and Deadrock townsfolk. Strong dancers are essential, particularly for the show’s large tap numbers. Each ensemble member has opportunities to showcase personality through comedic moments and reactions.
Review Highlights: SPRING AWAKENING - Scottsdale Community Players
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| Casey Likes and the Cast Photo by Laura Durant |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through April 13
"The bold and beautiful production of Spring Awakening at Scottsdale Community Players is electrifying. Anchored by a superb, emotionally raw cast, led by Casey Likes who also directs, the show honors the heart of the original Broadway production while embracing a fresh, modern edge that makes the story feel as relevant as ever. Rather than being a carbon copy of past productions, Likes' staging leans into contemporary storytelling, weaving in modern touches like texting, and using the presence of a modern high school gymnasium to set the story in and against, which enhances the emotional stakes and highlights the timelessness of teenage struggle, rebellion, and self-discovery." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Review Highlights: NEXT TO NORMAL - Final Act Theatre
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| The Cast photo courtesy Final Act Theatre |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through April 13
"Next to Normal is a powerful musical with emotionally charged characters and a deeply human story told through an electrifying score. It’s also a musical that demands both vulnerability and clarity in its performances and direction to ensure the serious themes in the show resonate and Final Act Theatre’s production delivers on both fronts. With a talented cast and sure-footed direction guiding every beat, and a small venue that brings the powerful weight of every action incredibly close to the audience, this staging of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical finds the emotional truth in every lyric, line, and moment. The result is a moving and resonating theatrical journey and a solid production of this excellent musical..." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Friday, April 11, 2025
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