WHEN:

Saturday, Jan 11th – 1pm
Sunday, Jan 12th – 7pm

*Auditions may end early but please plan to stay the whole time

WHERE:

CCP Warehouse
510 3^rd Ave SW, Suite J, Carmel, IN 46032

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Please bring appropriate sheet music. Prepare a verse and a chorus of an up tempo song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Child actresses should prepare a dance combination. If you have tap shoes, bring them. Auditions will consist of a vocal audition and reading from the libretto.

Headshots and resumes are welcome but not mandatory. We will have audition paperwork for you to complete upon arrival. Please bring a list of any schedule conflicts you might have. All attendance is mandatory during tech week and all performance dates: March 31 through April 6, April 10 through 13.

Video auditions are welcome, but prefer in person.

Email amyjodouglas@gmail.com

STORY:

RUTHLESS! is the story of a naive 1950’s housewife, Judy, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina. Encouraged by her manager, Sylvia, Tina will do ANYTHING to get the lead role in her school play “including murdering the leading lady!" Judy, discovering more about her own past, decides she ought to be a star as well. With music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley, RUTHLESS! spoofs Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as The Bad Seed and All About Eve; A hilarious romp through the world of Broadway, child acting, parenthood, and unbridled ambition.

The production will be directed by Kathleen Clarke Horrigan, produced by Amy Douglas.

CHARACTER DETAILS

Sylvia St. Croix – A stylish woman of a certain age whose histrionic flair secures her a place alongside Mama Rose, Dolly Levi, and Mame as the fourth head carved into the Mount Rushmore of Theatrical Dames. A no-nonsense manager whose specialty is discovering, signing, and guiding the careers of extraordinarily talented children. Age 30-50. Baritone

Judy Denmark/Ginger – A devoted wife and mother who floats effortlessly through life with a smile, whether doing housework, doting on her daughter, or taking a time-out to bake a cake. Though a woman with opinions on everything from how best to raise her child to preparing a well-balanced meal, she automatically defers to those around her, the result of her hallmark virtue: consummate politeness. Age 20-40. Mezzo Soprano/ Alto Belt

Tina Denmark – An adorable and alarmingly talented little girl who sings and dances as though she were born to entertain. When not “on stage,” she’s charming, courteous and, unlike most eight-year- olds, she knows exactly what she wants to be before she grows up...a big-time Broadway star! Age 7-10. Alto/Belt. Must be able to tap. Caution! Uses some strong language.

Lita Encore – Judy’s adoptive mother, a theatre critic with a poison pen who hates musicals. An Ethel Merman -type character. Age 50-70. Strong belter/Contralto

Miss Thorn – She’s convinced herself, after years of failing to make it as an actress in New York, that true fulfillment could be found not only in front of an audience, but in front of a classroom. Returning to her hometown to become a third-grade teacher, she takes a strictly professional approach to putting on the annual school show. Age 30-50. Alto

Louise Lerman – An ordinary fourth-grader who likes jumping rope and eating lunch. Age 7-10. Might double as Louise.

Eve – An assistant to a Broadway star, her behavior cycles from professional to erratic to downright bizarre. One minute she’s fiercely loyal, the next she’s imitating the star’s every move, clearly wanting to be her, not work for her. Her slipping into foreign accents would suggest she marches not to a different drummer, but to an entire drum corp. Age 20-35. Mezzo

Frederick Denmark – Male. Judy’s husband, Tina’s father, he shows up moments before the final curtain. Might use a few cameo males to play role. Very limited rehearsals. Age 25-50.

PERFORMANCES

April 4, 2025 - 7:30pm
April 5, 2025 - 7:30pm
April 6, 2025 - 2:30pm
April 10, 2025 - 7:30pm
April 11, 2025 - 7:30pm
April 12, 2025 - 7:30pm
April 13, 2025 - 2:30pm

The Switch Theatre, at the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
(10029 East 126th Street Ste. D, Fishers, IN 46038)

For additional questions, please contact amyjodouglas@gmail.com & kathleenhorrigan@aol.cominfo@carmelplayers.org