Adapted from the beloved film, "Meet Me in St Louis" is a heartwarming American classic that tells a story of happiness and family love that all ages will enjoy. As the curtain rises on the famous World's Fair in 1904, this extraordinary musical follows the Smith family and the move that threatens to change their lives forever.Memorable tunes like "The Trolley Song," "Meet Me in St Louis," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will have you singing along in no time.

Performed at:
Upper Merion Area Middle School
450 Keebler Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Dates:

auditions: July 27, 2010 7:00 PM
August 01, 2010 1:00 PM	36 Saddleview Drive Royersford, PA 19468
callbacks: August 03, 2010 7:00 PM
performance: November 05, 2010 7:30 PM
November 06, 2010 2:00 PM
November 11, 2010 7:30 PM	special guest appearance by Bob Kelly (CBS 3 and The Philly 57 CW)
November 12, 2010 7:30 PM
November 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Audition information:
Director Laurel Smith seeks the following characters:

Mr. Alonso Smith: Fortyish, father, lawyer. Somewhat uptight but good hearted. Sings.

Mrs. Anna Smith: Fortyish, good and loving mother. Sings.

Lon Smith: Good looking 19 year old. Oldest child. Princeton freshman. Sings and dances.

Rose Smith: Beautiful and chic eldest daughter. About 18. Too stubborn for her own good. Sings, dances.

Ester Smith: Lively and attractive daughter. About 17. Bright, crisp and mischievous. Please DO NOT imitate Judy Garland. Sings, dances.

Agnes Smith*: Tomboyish 12 year old. Sings, dances.

Tootie Smith*: Bright 6 year old. I will be casting this part older. Preferably no younger than 8. Sings, dances.

Grandpa Prophater: Mrs. Smith's father, a Civil War veteran, very wise and kind Sings, waltzes.

Katie: The Smith's cook and housemaid. Irish, About 50. Energetic, bright, full of vim and blarney. Sings, dances.

John Truitt: Handsome, athletic boy next door. Esther's love interest. About 19. Sings, dances.

Warren Sheffield: Rose's suitor. An eligible young man from a rich family. Spends most of his time getting shoved away, but he persists. Sings, dances.

Lucille Ballard: A sophisticated and charming "eastern" young lady that Warren Sheffield uses to make Rose jealous. Lon's love interest. Dances. Will double in the chorus.

Eve: Lon's date for his going away party. Southern bellish. Dances. Will double in the chorus.

Postman: Middle aged Irish man. Non-singing. Non-dancing.

Motorman: Trolley car driver. Non-singing. Non-dancing.

Clinton Badger: Comic dancer, bumbling young man at the ball. (Esther's just deserts for a mean prank gone awry!) Will double in chorus.

Pewee Drummond: Comic dancer, bumbling young man at the ball. (Esther's just deserts for a mean prank gone awry!) Will double in chorus.

Sidney Purvis: Comic dancer, bumbling young man at the ball. (Esther's just deserts for a mean prank gone awry!) Will double in chorus.

Ensemble, teens and Twenties: Trolley passengers, guests at Lon's party, ballroom couples, world's fair.

Adults: Opening tableau, carolers, world's fair.

Children: Opening tableau, carolers, world's fair.

*Parts may be cast with multiple actors depending on audition results.