Auditions for “The Music Man”

Harold Hill - A fast talking, charismatic, swindling traveling salesman. There is very rarely a time when he is caught off guard and very few people see his true self. He has his routine down flat, until he rolls into River City, Iowa.

Marian Paroo- River City’s librarian and piano teacher. She is smart and is fiercely loyal to her family, town and library. Though only 26 years old she has been dubbed an “old maid” and the town often spreads gossip about her.

Mayor Shinn- The bumbling, boisterous mayor of River City, owner of the billiards/pool hall and head of the Shinn family. He is constantly trying to root out the truth of Harold Hill and expose him as a swindler.

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn- The first lady of River City and therefore the leader of most of the women’s organizations. She is very dramatic and highly theatrical.

Mrs. Paroo- An Irish immigrant who is mother to Marian and Winthrop. She desperately wants to see her daughter in love and is constantly rooting for Harold. Speaks in Irish brogue.

Marcellus Washburn- Works at the River City Livery Stable and is an old friend of Harold’s who he still calls Greg. Marcellus helps Harold Hill in his scheme and is also dating Ethel Toffelmeir.

Tommy Djilas- Labeled as the town “wild” because of his parentage and antics like setting off fireworks at the towns 4th of July gathering.  He finds a mentor in Harold Hill. He is also interested in the mayor’s daughter Zaneeta Shinn who he has been told to stay away from by her father.

Zaneeta Shinn- The peppy oldest teenage daughter of Mayor Shinn. Her catchphrase is “Egods!”. She is very interested in Tommy but tries to hide it from her father.

Gracie Shinn- The younger daughter of Mayor Shinn, who seems to be a bit of a tattle-tale. Excited about the instruments coming on the Wells Fargo wagon.

The Quartet- Comprised of Ewart Dunlop(T2), Oliver Hix(B1), Jacey Squires(T1), and Olin Britt (B2). Local Business owners that make up the school board. They have been tasked with acquiring the credentials of Harold Hill. However, they keep getting sidetracked by their newfound group identity as a barbershop quartet.

Pick-a-little Ladies- Comprised of Alma Hix, Maud Dunlop, Ethel Toffelmier and Mrs. Squires. These ladies are members of River City’s women’s organizations. They like to gossip and hold recitals.

Charlie Cowell- An anvil salesman who is set on exposing Harold Hill for wrecking the Illinois market for him.

Constable Locke- The police force of River City.

Conductor- Is the train conductor.

Traveling Salesmen(5) Newspaper Readers(3) – Soloists in the opening number “Rock City”.

River City Townspeople- The residents of River City who make up the soul of this small town in middle America.

Child Roles that will be casted as children (Not High Schoolers)

Winthrop Paroo- A young boy with a very pronounced lisp that he is terribly ashamed of. After losing his father he has had a hard time making friends. He is part of the Paroo family.

Amaryllis- One of Marian’s piano students, she believes that her and Winthrop are destined to be together and just wants to talk to him.