The Grove Theatre announces auditions for Savin’ Up For Saturday Night.  Last year’s hit honky-tonk musical comedy is back and headed to the Grove Theatre in Upland, October 22nd – November 21st!

Lovin’ ain’t easy in this one honky-tonk town, and when the bandleader and the bartender fall for the same dance-hall girl, you can bet all heckfire’s bustin’ loose! It’s an evening of non-stop toe-tappers, cat fights, and love quadrangles.

This is a non-union open call, pre-submissions not required. Please bring picture and resume to the audition.
There is some pay.
For questions please contact: GroveTheatre@inbox.com or 909-920-4343.
*Book by Jeff Goode
Songs by Richard Levinson
Directed by Jeremy Aldridge
Choreography by Allison Bibicoff
Produced by Brian Wallis and At the Grove Productions

Available roles:

• DOC – Male, Lead, Baritone/Tenor to play late 30′s early 40′s. The Easygoing Bartender
• LUCINDA – Female, Lead, Mezzo Soprano to play late 30′s early 40′s. Dance experience a plus. The Jilted Ex-Wife (and real star of the bar.)Women auditioning for LUCINDA should learn a verse and chorus of one of the following:
  Stand By your Man – www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBirf4BWew
  When Will I Be Loved – www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI9FMwzgY-k
• ELDRIDGE – Male, Lead, Baritone/Tenor in the style of Jerry Lee, to play late 30′s early 40′s. Dance experience a plus.
  Country singer, and (local) legend in his own mind.
  Men auditioning for ELDRIDGE or DOC should learn a verse and chorus of one of the following:
  Daydreams About Night Things – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPDZBKM6dsg
  Swingin Doors – www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxfgkDzL5Po
  Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time – www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gvgAy76aGs
• ENSEMBLE – Men & women, 18-55, all ethnicities, trained jazz/theatre dancers who can learn partner dancing (west coast swing, lindy, etc).

Also seeking partner dancers (west coast swing, etc.) who can perform and learn Broadway/theatre style routines. Come with or without a partner. Some of the ensemble roles require singing. If you would like to be
considered for a singing part, be prepared to sing a short section of any song, preferably country or country-rock, either accompanied (preferred – bring sheet music), or a capella.

All singing roles must be proficient in country / honky tonk style. Those that wish to audition for principle roles should prepare a short comedic monologue and one of the songs listed below.

Auditions will be held at two locations (only need to attend one):

• UPLAND – At the Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth Street, Upland, on Saturday, August 7th. Auditions for main roles will be from 10am – 1pm. Anyone auditioning for the roles of LUCINDA or ELDRIDGE may be asked to stay later for the dance call. Auditions for the ensemble will begin with the dance call at 1:30pm. (www.grovetheatre.com)
• LOS ANGELES – Auditions for all begin at 2pm on SUNDAY, August 8th at the Lake Street community center (227 N. Lake St., 90057). Be prepared to start with a dance call. Anyone auditioning ONLY for the role of DOC does not need to arrive until 5pm.
• Callbacks for all roles will be BY INVITATION ONLY on Monday night, August 9th, at the Grove Theatre in Upland.