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January 24 & 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
January 26, 2025 at 2:30pm
Bremer Theater at Danville Area Community College
Directed by Kady Richey
Music Directed by David Zych
Ticket Information: $23 in advance or $25 at the door
$7 student – online or at door
Gutenberg! The Musical!
by Anthony King and Scott Brown
A Hilarious Hit About the World’s First Best-Seller!
Dive into the uproarious world of Gutenberg! The Musical! – a side-splitting sensation that imagines the comic mishaps of two aspiring playwrights staging a musical about Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press. With catchy tunes, clever humor, and a playful twist on history, this show is a rollicking celebration of creativity and the passion of amateur dramatics. Don’t miss your chance to laugh, sing, and experience a delightful theatrical romp that proves the pen – and the musical – is mightier than the sword!
Never heard of GUTENBERG? Let our creative team fill you in.
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Check out a clip from the 2024 Tony Awards!
Audition Information
- Who: Two adults – no experience required
- When: TBA
- Where: DLO’s Backstage in downtown Danville
- Prepare: Choose a song (does not have to be from this show) that best demonstrates your vocal ability.
- What to Expect:
- You will sing only about 40-60 seconds of your prepared song. Mark your sheet music ahead of time so that you can show it to the accompanist quickly. We may cut you off early. If we do, we promise it’s not because we don’t like you. We’re just moving things along quickly so that we can get to everyone.
- You may be asked to sing scales so we can assess your range.
- You will audition individually with your song and scales.
- You will read scenes from the script, either alone or with other auditionees.
- Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Come to auditions with a list of any conflicts between now and January 26, 2025. Put all this information on your audition form.
Characters
- DOUG SIMON is an innocent. He’s a naive, utterly sincere and earnest man who never met a cause he wasn’t passionate about. He’s a jack of all trades, master of none, who compensates with an infectious, matter-of-fact energy and focus that would probably sound condescending if he weren’t so likable. He’s incredibly proud of the show he wrote with Bud, and thinks Bud, whom he adores, is a genius.
- BUD DAVENPORT is an innocent. He’s eager to please, and thrives on approval. When Bud sings one of his songs, he’s reveling in his own “brilliance.” But he’s too naive to be a true egomaniac; if anything, he’s overly grateful for the mere opportunity to create and perform. Bud enjoys getting caught up in Doug’s passion and admires his friend’s Big Ideas.