SEEKING LEADS BOBBY CHILD, LANK & COWBOY ENSEMBLE
DO YOU TAP? MOVE WELL? WE WANT TO SEE YOU!
Sunday, May 25th | 2-3:30 pm
Romantic Gershwin Musical Comedy
Roles Available
Bobby Child Gender: Male | Age Range: 20 - 39 | Lead
BOBBY CHILD (Tenor) 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.
Lank Hawkins Gender: Male | Age Range: 30 - 59 | Lead
LANK HAWKINS (Baritone) 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.
Ensemble Cowboys Gender: Male | Age Range: 17 - 49
COWBOYS (Tenor/Baritone, Strong Movers) 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.
If you have already auditioned, there is no need to re-audition. All female roles and male roles not listed above are in callbacks.
Audition Overview
Open Call Auditions:
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:
Sunday, May 25 afternoon/evening: Singing & Acting Callbacks -- new auditonees may be asked to stay or come back for a callback later this day
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 5 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: Winner 1992 Tony Award Best Musical; Winner 1992 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Musical; Winner 1992 Outer Critics Circle Award 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
Company
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
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