AUDITIONS
Monday, July 6th 7:00-10pm*
Tuesday, July 7th 7:00-10pm*
Callbacks Wednesday/Thursday, July 8th/9th 7-10pm
*you do not need to attend both nights of auditions
Rehearsal Dates*
First rehearsal will be Monday, July 13th
Sundays from 6:00-9:00pm
Monday-Thursday from 7:00-10:00pm
*Please note, you may not be called to all rehearsals.
*We will NOT rehearse 5 days a week, every week.
Performance Dates
September 11th-27th
Friday & Saturday shows start at 8pm
Sunday shows start at 2pm
Audition Requirements:
Please bring a headshot and resume. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theater song that best fits and showcases your range. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key and do not sing acapella.
A short dance audition will be held at 7pm. Please bring character shoes if you have them, or something you can dance in.
The Heights Players is located at: 26 Willow Place, bet. State & Joralemon Streets in Brooklyn Heights.
Damn Yankees
Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott & Douglass Wallop
Directed by Marie Ingrisano Isner
Music Director: Myles Murphy
Choreographer: Frankie Sulla
Synopsis: Damn Yankees is the classic American musical comedy about baseball, the devil, and the price of a deal made in desperation. Set in 1955 Washington, D.C., the show follows Joe Boyd, a devoted Senators fan who sells his soul to Applegate — the Devil himself — in exchange for the chance to become Joe Hardy, the young slugger who will finally lead his beloved team to victory over the Yankees. But as Joe rises to stardom, he finds himself torn between the life he traded away and the one he's living, while Applegate's seductive assistant Lola works to keep him under the devil's thumb. A love letter to America's pastime, Damn Yankees is full of show-stopping numbers, big laughs, and a whole lot of heart.
Please note that The Heights Players is a non-profit theater and this is a non-equity production. All cast and crew volunteer their time and talent. The Heights Players is a membership organization, there is no pay or stipend for any role or position. There is a $20 membership fee, if cast.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
As with any musical, the creative team is excited to see strong actor/singers with an exceptional ability to interpret character. All genders and identities are encouraged to audition.
Joe Boyd — A middle-aged, married man whose devotion to the Washington Senators borders on obsession. Warm, relatable, and deeply good-hearted.
Meg Boyd — Joe's loyal and loving wife. Lonely but steadfast, she'll bend the truth if it means protecting someone she loves.
Applegate — The Devil, disguised as a slick, smooth-talking salesman. Controlling, charming, and utterly greedy. A showman through and through.
Sister — Meg's outspoken, brash, but warm-hearted friend and Doris's sister. Deeply embedded in community life.
Doris — Meg's friend and Sister's quieter, more reserved counterpart. An avid baseball fan with strong community ties.
Joe Hardy — The 22-year-old, home-run-hitting alter ego of Joe Boyd. Likable and thrilled to be living his dream, but haunted by everything he left behind.
Sohovik — The smartest and most level-headed of the Senators. A natural leader who moonlights as an insurance salesman.
Smokey — A catcher for the Senators. Not the sharpest, and tries hard to channel his inner tough guy — with limited success.
Van Buren — The team's long-suffering manager. A father figure to the players, fiercely loyal to his boys, and prone to the occasional outburst.
Rocky — A cocky, lovably dopey Senators player. A guy's guy through and through.
Gloria Thorpe — A sharp, fearless reporter who lives for the story. Biting wit and zero hesitation.
Mr. Welch — The Senators' owner. A believer in Joe and the team, and a steady hand between the press and the players.
Lola — Applegate's seductive assistant, sent to ensnare Joe. Confident and alluring, she's surprised to find her usual tricks falling flat — and even more surprised to find herself falling for him. Beneath the glamour is a genuinely good soul.
Ensemble — We are seeking a large ensemble of baseball players, fans, dancers, husbands, wives, and more. All voice types and identities welcome, 18+.