I’m not going to make a push to get the part of Nicely Nicely. It’s without a doubt too high for me really, and there are two others who’ll audition. One of these is the director’s son, who played the lead in the “King and I” (so he’s not only good, but there may be subconscious bias in his favour). The other played the lead in “Oklahoma!” (directed by the same director as this production, so he’s a good known quantity), and he’s recently played Nicely Nicely elsewhere. Overall, more than strong competition for this wonderful part.
I do need to aim high (if only to increase my chances of getting something interesting), so I’ll probably audition for Uncle Arvide and Benny Southstreet. They both have good lines and good songs. Arvide has a really lovely looking solo number (and there are older men than me who’d do it better), so it’s less likely I’ll make the grade. I can certainly sing Benny’s part in “Fugue for Tinhorns”.
I’ll consider also the part of Big Julie from Chicago. Needs a slightly different accent. No songs (bar chorus), but worthwhile lines.
Concentrate on:
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New York Accent
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Arvide’s solo – include tender actions
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Benny’s song part – include reactions to others?
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Lines for Benny and Arvide.