| Show | Damn Yankees |
| Company | BroadHollow - Bayway |
| Instructions | Please bring Headshot and resume, 16 bars from songs in style of show or show itself, be prepared to dance. If unavailable to attend please email staff at bhtjreauditions@gmail.com. |
| Performance Dates | Bayway - February 9 to February 24 |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Show Info | Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score and devilish book have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | Bayway Art Center 265 East main Street East Islip, New York | Jan 12 | 10:30 AM |
| Open | Bayway Art Center 265 East main Street East Islip, New York | Jan 13 | 11:00 AM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Applegate | M | 35-60 | Humorous, cynical devil. He is consumed with winning the soul of Joe Boyd, and makes the deal with Joe that the play hinges onJoe being transformed to a great baseball player for the Washington Senators, in exchange for his soul at the end of the season. Skilled actor, great timing, character baritone | Joe Boyd (later called Joe Hardy) | M | 50-65 | A middle-aged baseball fanatic, Joe would do anything to help his beloved Washington Senators take the pennant, including selling his soul. In fact, he does strike a deal with the devil, who transforms him into a young slugger who saves the season for the Senators. However, the deal also requires Joe to give up his life, including his beloved wife Excellent singer, baritone | Joe Hardy | M | 18-28 | Respectful, athletic, young, clean-cut, all-American type. Joe Hardy is who Joe Boyd becomes when he makes his deal with Applegate. Excellent singer, baritone | Lola | F | 25-35 | Ultimate seductress, works for Applegate. Lola is assigned to seduce Joe and take his mind off his wife, thus fulfilling his contract and losing his soul to the devil. However, deep inside, Lola has a soft heart, especially for Joe. Excellent dancer, singer, actress, belt range | Gloria | F | 25-35 | Feisty young reporter Strong belt voice, dance ability. | Van Buren | M | 35-60 | The hard-working manager of the Washington Senators with great heart but no luck Must sing well, baritone. | Rocky, Smokey, Vernon | M | 18-40 | Baseball players for the Washington Senators. Featured in the number "Heart" Must sing harmony and move well, good sense of comedy. | Doris | F | 35-65 | Meg’s best friend. Strong character actress Any size or ethnicity, great comedic timing, silly and funny. Alto. | Eddie | M | 25-35 | Featured in the number 'Who's Got The Pain' with Lola. This actor can double in other roles if desired. Excellent dancer capable of executing Fosse choreography. | Washington Senators | M | Other featured players for the Washington Senators Must sing well. Movement a plus. | Mr. Welch | M | 40-65 | Owner of The Washington Senators, hard, enthusiastic, wealthy, high-strung Non-singer okay | The Commissioner | M | 50-80 | Male, fun-loving alcoholic, strong character actor Non-singer okay |