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The Producers
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Music by Mel Brooks
directed by Jason Howard

2008-2009 SEASON

PRODUCTION DATES
May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 2009

AUDITIONS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 at 2:00pm - separate auditions for dancers, please bring tap shoes if you have them available (it's not necessary if you do not)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 at 7:00pm - auditions for actors, singers, dancers

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at 7:00pm - auditions for actors, singers, dancers

For actor/singer auditions, please prepare two contrasting songs of a similar style to the show. Songs from the show itself are not recommended. Sheet music is preferred, but a cd without vocals is acceptable. No acapella. Please be sure that your sheet music is already transposed into the proper key. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and at the night auditions, a small dance routine, so come dressed to move.

This is a non-paid production and ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE.
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Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime For Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender!"

Opened April 19, 2001

"This is a gift from the show-biz Gods! --Richard Zoglin, Time Magazine

"Relentless in its energy ... it is an absolutely socko monster hit!" --Richard Christensen, Chicago Tribune

If you are interested in being involved behind the scenes of The Producers, please email the director at theproducers@baytown.littletheater.org. Positions available include:

Artists
Assistant Choreographer
Stage Crew
Lights (including 2 spot operators)
Costumers and Seamstresses
Set Construction

and more

CAST

RoleDescriptionActor
Max BialystockJim WadzinskiJim Wadzinski
Leo BloomDwayne BaileyDwayne Bailey
UllaHayley Shaw
Franz LiebkindJordan ApplebeJordan Applebe
Roger DeBrisJohn MeinersJohn Meiners
Carmen GhiaSamuel EstradaSamuel Estrada
EnsembleRachel Butler
Alexx Guinn
Maggie Eubanks
Kenny Haney
Jenny Johnson
Trenity Craig
Josh Hines
Landyn Lyerla
Michael Davis
Brandon Freeman

CREW

DirectorJason HowardJason Howard
Assistant DirectorsAmy Howard
John Morales
Musical DirectorsBrian Huysman
Ann Huysman
ChoreographerRachel ButlerRachel Butler
Stage ManagerJulie BaileyJulie Bailey
Art DirectorNelda HaneyNelda Haney
Technical DirectorRandy DailyRandy Daily
Costume DesignAmy HowardAmy Howard
Hair and MakeupAmy Martin
Sam Estrada
Production ManagerWendy BaileyWendy Bailey