"The Pajama Game"
Book by George Abbott & Richard Bissell
Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
Directed by Phillip H. Colglazier
Music Director: Eunice Wadewitz
Choreographer: Abigail Ehinger

The dangers of workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of DAMN YANKEES. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7.5 cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.

Bright and brassy, this unconventional, fast-paced Broadway favorite is every bit the embodiment of legendary director George Abbott at his very best. The energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross is brimming with songs and dances that have become popular and musical theatre standards (among them "Hey There," "Steam Heat," and "Hernando's Hideaway"). This show features plenty of splashy, fun production numbers, including a comic "dream ballet." For solid, classic musical comedy, it's hard to beat THE PAJAMA GAME.

Cast: 10 men, 6 women, chorus

Tony Award nominee Jane Lanier will be choreographing two musical numbers in the show: "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." Jane will also star in the show opening night in the lead dance role of "Steam Heat."

The action takes place in a small town in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the mid-1950s.

Auditions - Monday June 4, 2001, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Call-backs - Tuesday June 5, 2001, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Rehearsals - Monday-Friday June 11-July 20, 2001 7:00-10:30 p.m. (some Sunday afternoons if needed, TBA)
Performances - 3 weekends: July 26-August 12, 2001

Auditions on Monday June 4 may take up to 2 hours. Please arrive early to check in and fill out the audition forms. Those who are called back on June 5 should plan to be there from 7:00-10:30. Please call the Civic Theatre business office to sign up for an audition time (219-422-8641 ex 221). Come prepared to dance and sing 16 measures of a ballad or 32 measures of an up-tempo song.

Cast of Characters

Kathyrn (Babe) Williams (female lead, head of Union Grievance Committee, age 26-40) - Alto/Mezzo (range Ab-F)
Sid Sorokin (male lead, new Plant Superintendent, age 26-40) - High Baritone/Tenor (Db-Ab)
Gladys (PRECAST: Abigail Ehinger)
Vernon Hines (male, time study man for Factory, age 35-60) - Baritone (B-F)
Prez (male, Union President, age 25-40) - Baritone (C-F)
Mabel (female, Sorokin's secretary, age 35-60) - Mezzo (B-F)
Mae (female, factory worker, age 25-40) - Mezzo (Ab-F)
Brenda & Poopsie (female, factory workers, 25-40) - Alto

Roles with non-specific vocal ranges

Joe (male worker, 25-40)
Mr. Halser (male, boss at Factory, 40-65)
First Helper (male, meek & whiny, 25-40)
Second Helper (male, lazy, 25-40)
Charley (male worker, 25-40)
Pop (male, Babe's father, 50-65)
Worker
Salesman
Dancers & Singers (age 15 & up)

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