- Saturday, September 13:
- Women's Vocal Auditions: 10:00 am to 1:15 pm
- Women's Dance Auditions: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Men's Vocal Auditions: 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm
- Men's Dance Auditions: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Sunday, September 14:
- Women's Vocal Auditions: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Women's Dance Auditions: 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm
- Men's Vocal Auditions: 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm
- Men's Dance Auditions: 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
- Monday, September 15:
- Women's Vocal Auditions: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
- Women's Dance Auditions: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
- Men's Vocal Auditions: 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
- Men's Dance Auditions: 9:30 pm to 10:15 pm
- Tuesday, September 16:
- CALLBACKS (by invitation only): 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
This non-equity production is Directed and Choreographed by Doug Vasquez with Vocal Direction by Abby Carlson and Produced by Margaret Harrington, Daniel Kruger and Jeremy Palmer. 42nd Street is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Company.
Rehearsals will begin on September 17th. Performance dates are Friday, November 14 through Saturday, December 13, 2025. The performance times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Saturday matinees at 2:00pm will be added on November 22 and continue through the rest of the run. The production will be dark between Nov. 24 and Dec. 3, 2025.
Winner of two 1980 Tony Awards, 42nd Street tells the tale of Julian Marsh's journey putting on a Broadway musical at the height of the Great Depression. Peggy Sawyer, a motivated young performer wearing her heart on her sleeve, arrives on Broadway, with the hope of making it as a performer. What ensues is a song and dance extravaganza, a feast for the senses and a tap dancer's dream. 42nd Street is a joyful, buoyant celebration of musical theater. Come and meet those dancing feet; escape with us as we time travel back to 1930.
This is a non-union, non-paid theater production.
AUDITION PROCESS
Kentwood Players is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and encourages actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities and identities to audition.
We are holding in person auditions, no appointments are necessary. Please arrive in time to sign in and complete the paperwork during scheduled audition times. Auditions will consist of a Vocal Audition (vocal selection of your choice, no more than 32 bars long) and a Dance Audition (a simple tap and jazz combination will be taught). Except for the roles that do not require a Dance Audition (see below) you must audition at one Vocal Call and one Dance Call. Bring a current headshot, resume, and your calendar: a Rehearsal Schedule will be posted, and you will be asked to note any potential conflicts. Have your sheet music ready; An accompanist will be provided. Please: NO recorded musical accompaniment.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles will require a Dance Audition except for the roles of Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Maggie Jones, Bert Barry, Abner Dillon, Pat Denning, and Mac.
JULIAN MARSH: Male presenting, Age 45-60 (Vocal Range: Baritone D Flat3 - A Flat 4) A powerful and charismatic actor to play a successful Broadway Director. A true professional who commands respect and authority; a towering and hard-driving presence in the room with a guarded tender side.
DOROTHY BROCK: Female presenting, Age 50-60 (Vocal Range: Alto/Belt E Flat 3 - B4) A true Broadway star with a capital "S". Very elegant and classy. A statuesque commanding presence balanced with heart and empathy. Confident and sure with strong comedic timing. Must move well.
PEGGY SAWYER: Female presenting, Age 18-25 (Vocal Range: Mezz/Belt E Flat 3 - E5) New to town-first show. Genuinely talented, innocent, principled, hopeful, spirited: a triple threat with great heart. Possesses an underlying Star Quality. Extraordinary tap dancer to play the ingenue believably.
BILLY LAWLOR: Male presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Tenor C#3 - A4) The young leading man, handsome, charming, legit star showmanship. Spectacular tapper with a soaring tenor voice that can sing like an angel and still believably play the "Juvenile". The epitome of 1933 masculinity.
MAGGIE JONES: Female presenting, Age 40-50 (Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - B Flat 4) Half of the shows writing duo. A brassy, showy yet tasteful performer able to play comedy with great warmth and charm. Assertive and personable with a seasoned Vaudevillian style. Must move well.
BERT BARRY: Male presenting, Age 40-50 (Vocal Range: Baritone C3 - D4) Also part of the show's writing team. A true showman and character actor with vaudevillian comedic timing. A witty, wry, affable and entirely genuine person with warm intentions. Must move well.
ABNER DILLON: Male presenting, Age 50-65 (Vocal Range: Baritone Character voice) The "Sugar Daddy" providing the shows backing. A strong old-school Southern male type; loveable but with an ego. He is easily swayed by compliments and affection. Comedic timing is a must.
ANYTIME ANNIE: Female presenting, Age 25-35 (Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - E5) The Brassy Archetypal Chorus Girl. A sassy yet endearing stage presence; knows the ropes and does not suffer fools gladly. A comedienne with precision timing, a larger-than-life personality with fierce tap skills.
ANDY LEE: Male presenting, Age 25-35 (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone D3 - D Flat4) The Dance Director of the show. Hardworking, skilled and a true showman by nature. Entirely likeable, fun and professional with an even-tempered demeanor. Strong actor with superb tap-dancing skills.
PAT DENNING: Male presenting, Age 50-60 (Vocal Range: High Baritone D3 - E Flat4) Dorothy Brock's true love interest. Charming, good natured, dashing; an old Vaudevillian performer with style and pep in his step. A straight shooter of a gentleman.
MAC: Male presenting, Age 40-60 (Vocal Range: Baritone) The Stage Manager of the show. Stern, attentive, experienced; is Julian's right-hand man. Knows how to keep the cast in line and still have a good time. Puts up with no malarkey while running the entire production with ease and grip.
LORRAINE FLEMMING: Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with loads of personality & sass! A skilled and talented performer; terrific presence with a heart of gold. A veteran chorus girl with pizazz. Excellent Tap Skills
PHYLLIS DALE: Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with vibrant showmanship and award-winning personality. Not her first Broadway show, she knows and has what it takes and wears it on her sleeve with no apology. Excellent Tap Skills
GLADYS: Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer-friends of Lorraine & Phyllis. Outgoing, perky with a big stage presence. Not her first Broadway show, she fills the bill as the chorus girl sidekick. Strong Tap Skills.
11 FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female presenting: Age 18-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo/Soprano as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Plucky, ambitious, fun, determined, poised, buoyant and showy types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
10 MALE ENSEMBLE: Male presenting: Age 18-30 (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone/Tenor as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Strong, masculine, eager, fun, dynamic, competitive yet chivalrous types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
NOTE: For the ENSEMBLE, this is the biggest, most challenging & exciting song and dance Broadway Musical ever written. They are featured in 11 production Numbers.
For questions about this production, the rehearsal process or the audition process, please contact Director/Choreographer Doug Vasquez at 42ndstreet@kentwoodplayers.org.
Notice
Those auditioning can take the Metro K Line to Kentwood to the Westchester/Veterans stop, just a short one block walk from the Westchester Playhouse. Those who drive, please note the small lot next to the Westchester Playhouse, street parking on 83rd Street and in the adjoining neighborhood. Do not park on our block of Hindry or in the RYDER parking spaces (on 83rd across Hindry from the theater) as cars parked there will be towed away. Please read all traffic and parking signs carefully.
Kentwood Players holds auditions for its main stage shows 6 times a year.