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USCB Center for the Arts Announces Auditions for  Beaufort Theatre Company's Spring Production:

Date & Time of Audition

Tuesday, April 15
6:00-8:00pm
Ages 18+

Audition Location

USCB Center for the Arts
805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC

Production Dates

June 12-15, 2025
Please download, print and complete the audition form beforehand and bring it with you to your audition.
What do you need to do?

  • Bring a non-returnable photo

  • Arrive 15 minutes early to complete forms or download the PDF Audition Form linked above.

  • Prepare selections from specific audition material listed below, monologue and music.

  • Judges are looking for pitch matching, range, part independence, and ability to harmonize. Choose a selection that demonstrates your ability.

  • Not everyone who auditions will be cast.

  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

  • BE PREPARED to learn some dance moves.

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Cast Details
In consideration of the cultural roots and legacy of Fats Waller, the creative team is seeking to cast African Americans for all roles.  Please note:
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  • Cast size will be limited.
  • All roles sing and dance.
  • Not all who audition will be cast.
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Character descriptions
CHARLAINE - Female, Mezzo-Soprano
ANDRE- Male, Baritone
KEN - Male, Tenor
NELL- Female, Alto
ARMELIA- Female, Soprano
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Production Team​
Director and Music Director, Scott Gibbs
Producer/Director, Bonnie Hargrove
Choreographer, Christi Barr
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Additional Information​​
  • All performances will be held at USCB Center for the Arts
  • For more info, call 843-521-3145 or email Bonnie Hargrove at, bhargrov@uscb.edu
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Audition Material

Music:

Your_Feets_Too_Big_C_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 02:58
The_Joint_Is_Really_Jumpin_Bb_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 02:12
Mean To Me from Ain’t Misbehavin InstrumentalArtist Name
00:00 / 02:37
Keeping Out Of Mischief Now (Instrumental)Artist Name
00:00 / 03:28
Ive_Got_My_Fingers_Crossed_C_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 01:12
Ive_Got_A_Feeling_Im_Falling_Eb_piano_EditArtist Name
00:00 / 02:37
Find_Out_What_They_Like_And_How_They_Like_It_Bb_piano_EditArtist Name
00:00 / 01:37
The_Vipers_Drag_-_The_Reefer_Song_Cm_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 05:26
Breezin' (When the Nylons Bloom Again)Artist Name
00:00 / 04:03
Mean_To_Me_B_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 02:37
Keepin_Out_of_Mischief_Now_G_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 03:15
Cash_For_Your_Trash_C_pianoArtist Name
00:00 / 02:06
I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling (In the Style of Ain't Misbehavin') (Karaoke Version)Artist Name
00:00 / 03:25
Breezin' (When the Nylons Bloom Again)Artist Name
00:00 / 04:03

Monologue:

ANDRE: (Page I – 9 – 7 ) An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.

“Isn’t she wonderful?  Direct from three straight years entertaining our boys overseas, here she is, America’s most beloved band singer, the Songbird of Seventh Fleet:  Miss Amelia McQueen!”

 

KEN: (Page I – 9 – 9) Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.

“Yes, people everywhere are giving their all for the war effort. And here’s a little lady who’s going to show you exactly how to do it. Let’s give her a special welcome, it’s her first time on any stage: Miss Nell Carter!”

 

AREMELIA: (II 4 – 1) A strong-willed woman who is unafraid to share her thoughts. She is confident and at ease in her body

“Fats and his buddies used to go downtown to tin Pan Alley and try and sell some of their songs.  They’s play eight bars and get fifty dollars.”

 

NELL: (II 4 – 1) Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world

“That’s right. Although Fats and his buddies did write and perform one type of song for Tin Pan Alley, sweethearts, when they went uptown to Harlem it was a completely different story.”

 

CHARLAINE: A sweet, young lady. Very innocent. 

 "Fats had his way of getting even tho'. They'd go from publisher to publisher and play the same  eight bars and get fifty dollars from each one of them”

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