Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.
Join in CYT Austin's production the week of June 20 - 26, 2021! Due to Covid-19 restrictions cast size will be limited to 30. If registration allows we will double cast.
Show Roles:
Harold Hill -- The Music Man
Marian Paroo -- The Librarian
Charlie Cowell -- The Fast Talking Salesman
Mayor Shinn -- Mayor of River City
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn -- Mayor Shinn's Wife
Marcellus Washburn -- Sidekick to Harold Hill
Ethel Toffelmier -- Marcellus's girlfriend.
Mrs. Paroo -- The conscience of River City
Winthrop Paroo -- Mrs. Paroo's Son
Amaryllis -- Amaryllis is the slightly bratty girl who studies piano with Marian
Ewart Dunlop -- One of the four quartet members married to Maud Dunlop
Oliver Hix -- One of the four quartet members married to Alma Hix
Jacey Squires -- One of the four quartet members married to Mrs. Squires
Olin Britt -- One of the four quartet members.
Tommy Djilas -- The teen heartthrob in the show
Zaneeta Shinn -- Mayor Shinn's Daughter
Gracie Shinn -- Mayor Shinn's Daughter
Alma Hix -- One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies
Maud Dunlop -- One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies
Mrs. Squires -- One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies
Conductor -- The conductor has the first line in the show
Constable Locke -- A quietly wise man who sees through Harold, but doesn't seem to mind.
Ensemble -- Townspeople, traveling salesmen, teen dancers, Wa Tan Ye girls and the boys' band.
Adults
Traveling Salesmen -- Salesmen number five, number three, and number one.
Teen Dancers -- "Shipoopi," & "76 Trombones."
Wa Tan Ye Girls -- Featured during Eulalie's "Spectacle" just prior to "76 Trombones."
Boys' Band
Auditions will be submitted via video. Only registered students may audition:
- Choose and practice one of the audition sides
- Record your audition and compress (if possible) the video
- Fill out the paperwork
- Upload your video and your paperwork by April 15!
A few students will be asked to come to in-person callbacks on
Saturday, April 17. Final cast list will be sent by April 23.
