AUDITION NOTICE CARSON VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE IS PROUD TO PRESENT: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN About the Show
Synopsis
Charles Schulz’s beloved characters come to life in this wonderfully entertaining musical by
Clark Gesner. Everyone’s favorite ‘blockhead’ - Charlie Brown - is joined by his sister Sally,
blanket-hugging Linus, know-it-all Lucy, Beethoven devotee Schroeder, and of course his best
friend Snoopy, for adventures and life lessons that include flying a kite, writing a book report,
playing baseball, and combating the Red Baron.
Character Breakdown
Charlie Brown (age 8) – baritone/tenor – The main character. A loveable loser, his main
characteristics are either self-defeating stubbornness or admirable determined persistence to try
his best against all odds. He can never win a ballgame, but continues playing baseball; he can
never fly a kite successfully, but continues trying to do so. The show is a day in the life of
Charlie Brown.
Lucy Van Pelt (age 8) – mezzo/alto belt – Linus’ older sister. Lucy is characterized as a crabby,
bossy, opinionated girl who bullies the other characters, particularly Linus and Charlie Brown.
She has a strong, unrequited crush on Schroeder.
Snoopy – tenor/baritone (may be male or female) – Charlie Brown’s dog. Snoopy is more
human-like than dog. His character is that of a dog who pretends to be a person (or who
sometimes forgets he is a dog).
Schroeder (age 8) – high baritone/tenor – He is distinguished by his precocious skill at playing
the toy piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven
in particular. Lucy’s love interest.
Linus Van Pelt (age 6) – baritone/tenor – Though young, Linus is unusually smart and he acts
as the show’s philosopher. Despite Linus' intelligence and mature vocabulary, juvenile aspects
of his character are also displayed; for example, Linus is almost always depicted holding his
blue security blanket and often sucking his thumb. Sally’s love interest.
Sally Brown (age 6) – soprano/mezzo belt – Charlie Brown’s younger sister. Despite being
portrayed as innocent and adorable, she is noticeably intelligent for her age and this
precociousness contributes to the humor of the series.
Specialty Dancers (4 - 8 needed) – dressed as “Woodstock” – These are none singing roles,
but will be utilized throughout the production for dance numbers.
Audition Information
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Auditions will be held on March 29th at 6:00 PM for vocal and acting auditions, March
30th at 6:30 PM for Dance auditions and April 1st at 6:30 PM for callbacks of all parts.
Auditions will be held in the Performing Arts Department of Douglas High School.
Please indicate which roles you would prefer.
You may audition for a featured dancer and as a vocal performer; however you cannot
be cast as both so please indicate which you’d prefer.
Vocal performers
o Please prepare to sing one song of your choice, preferably a musical theater
song.
o We may stop you before the song is over, however this is strictly to keep our
audition night on a timely schedule.
o If you are called back, please be prepared to sing on April 1st.
o There will be cold readings.
Dance Performers
o You will be taught a selection of dance at the audition. Please wear the
appropriate clothes and shoes
o If you are called back, you will be taught a selection of a tap dance. Please bring
tap shoes with you.
o If you do not own tap shoes, please let the directors know ahead of time.
Call Backs
o Callbacks will be for anyone considered for a featured role. There are no
understudies; however, there is a possibility that the show may be double cast.
Rehearsal & Performance Information
Rehearsals will begin on April 12th, 2017 and will be on most Monday through Thursday
evenings, Saturdays, and on occasion there may be a Friday or Sunday as needed.
Tech week for this show will be Sunday, July 16th – Thursday, July 20th and you must be
available for all tech rehearsals. There will be a pick-up rehearsal on Thursday, July 27th that
you must be able to attend.
Performances will be on July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, & 30th. Friday & Saturday performances
will be at 7:30 PM and you must arrive to the performance space no later than 6:00 PM.
Sunday performances will be at 2:00 PM and you must arrive to the performance space no later
than 12:30 PM. You must be available for all performances.
All rehearsals prior to tech week will be held at “The Annex” which is located at:
1572 Highway 395
Minden, NV 89423
Starting on July 16th all rehearsals & performances will be held at the “CVIC HALL” which is
located at:
1602 Esmeralda Ave.
Minden, NV 89423
Please direct any questions about auditions to the director of this production; Melanie Johnson’s
e-mail: [email protected]