SUSSEX Auditions for Gershwins classic musical Crazy for You will take place on Sunday, July 22, Monday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstones home at the Crescent Theater, 74 Main St. in Sussex.
Production dates are the end of September.
"Crazy for You" is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy, whose dream in life is to dance, despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee. The stage-struck Bobby Child is sent to a small, poor town in Nevada to close down the local theater. Soon he falls in love with the theater owners daughter, Polly. To save the theatre, he dreams up the idea to put on a show to raise money for the theatre. In the end, the town is reinvigorated, the theatre is saved.
Memorable Gershwin tunes include "I Got Rhythm," "Naughty Baby," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "Nice Work if You Can Get It," "Embraceable You" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.
Parts needed Bobby Child (baritone and tapper)
Polly Baker (mezzo and tapper) Bela Zangler (baritone and dances)
Irene Roth (mezzo and dances) Lank Hawkins (spoken)
Everett Baker (baritone) Mother, Lottie Child (spoken)
Eugene Fodor (baritone and dance)
Patricia Fodor (soprano and dance)
Thorpe Perkins (spoken) Many Follies Girls (sing and tap)
Cowboys (sing and dance) Auditioners are asked to bring music in the style of the Gershwins if possible. There will also be a short dance audition, so wear comfortable shoes.
For additional information, call Cornerstone's director Scott Mason directly at 973-875-8465.