The Producers
written by
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Music by Mel Brooks
directed by Jason Howard
Description
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
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
Max Bialystock
Jim Wadzinski
Leo Bloom
Dwayne Bailey
Ulla
Hayley Shaw
Franz Liebkind
Jordan Applebe
Roger DeBris
John Meiners
Carmen Ghia
Samuel Estrada
Ensemble
Rachel Butler, Alexx Guinn, Maggie Eubanks, Kenny Haney, Jenny Johnson, Trenity Craig, Josh Hines, Landyn Lyerla, Michael Davis, Brandon Freeman
CREW
Director
Jason Howard
Assistant Directors
Amy Howard, John Morales
Musical Directors
Brian Huysman, Ann Huysman
Choreographer
Rachel Butler
Stage Manager
Julie Bailey
Art Director
Nelda Haney
Technical Director
Randy Daily
Costume Design
Amy Howard
Hair and Makeup
Amy Martin, Sam Estrada
Production Manager
Wendy Bailey
