THEATREOFDARE

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence.

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You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Refeer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more.

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

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Auditions will be held November 20 & 21 at 6 p.m. at Theatre of Dare. Sides will be provided at auditions for people to read. Auditionees should also prepare a brief portion of a song from the show to audition. (16 to 32 bars or a 1 minute cut) Karaoke tracks are available on YouTube.com.

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ROLES AVAILABLE:

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The Lecturer - Baritone / Tenor G2 - G4

• Age / Playing Age: Adult (30s–50s)

• Description: A severe, conservative authority figure who warns the audience about the dangers of the "demon weed." He frequently pops in and out of the action to reinforce the moral lessons.
   

Jimmy Harper - Tenor B2 - A4

• Age / Playing Age: Late teens / 18–22 (High school student)

• Description: A wholesome, All-American, innocent high school student and athlete whose life rapidly spirals into a nightmare of crime, jazz, and violence after he is lured into a reefer den.
   

Mary Lane - Mezzo Soprano G3 - D5 (with strong belt)

• Age / Playing Age: Late teens / 20s (High school student)

• Description: Jimmy's sweet, naive, virginal high school sweetheart who eventually gets dragged down into the madness alongside him.
   

Jack Stone - Tenor A#2/Bb2 - A4

• Age / Playing Age: 30s–45

• Description: The handsome, ruthless, 1930s gangster-movie-type proprietor of the Reefer Den who pushes marijuana onto teenagers.
   

Mae - Alto F3 - C5

• Age / Playing Age: Mid-30s to 40s

• Description: An attractive yet haggard, worn-down dame who hosts the reefer den and stays trapped in the lifestyle due to her own addiction and abusive relationship with Jack.
   

Ralph Wiley - Tenor B2 - G4

• Age / Playing Age: Late 20s–35

• Description: A denizen of the reefer den and a former college fraternity man whose bright future was ruined years ago by his marijuana habit.
   

Sally - Alto B3 - A4

• Age / Playing Age: 20s–30s

• Description: A seductive yet ditzy resident of the reefer den.
   

Ensemble - Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Description: Plays multiple shifting roles throughout the production, including high school students, reefer zombies, jungle orgy dancers, showgirl angels, and cops.

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LINKS TO SONGS:

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“Mary Jane/ Mary Lane” - https://youtu.be/sutOHCfjm40 - Jimmy Reefer Madness (Original Film Soundtrack) - Mary Jane/Mary Lane (Karaoke Instrumental)

 

“Little Mary Sunshine” - https://youtu.be/MFLVysrGaOM - Ralph Reefer Madness (Original Film Soundtrack) - Little Mary Sunshine (Karaoke Instrumental)

 

“The Stuff” - https://youtu.be/cHG3vQ4LOW0 - Mae

Reefer Madness (Original Film Soundtrack) - The Stuff (Karaoke Instrumental)

 

“Reefer Madness” - https://youtu.be/c9isE_iXV8w - Lecturer / Ensemble

Reefer Madness (Original Film Soundtrack) - Reefer Madness! (Karaoke Instrumental)

 

“Lonely Pew” - https://youtu.be/MD1US0HjeM0 - Mary

Lonely Pew (Karaoke Version) - Mary

 

“Romeo & Juliet” - https://youtu.be/xd-uOQoFjG0 - Jimmy / Mary

Romeo & Juliet (Karaoke Version)