“It Shoulda Been You”
May 5-14, 2023
Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove
Music & Concept by Barbara Anselmi
Director: Gary M. Hoffmann
Music Director: Emily Rose
Choreographer: Rebecca Flinker
Producer: Julie Phillips
Audition Dates:
Monday, January 30th and Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Sign in begins at 6:30 pm. Auditions begin at 7:00 pm
You only need to attend one of these sessions
Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm
Location:
SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building
418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.
Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.
Performance Dates:
May 5-7, 2023 and May 11-14, 2023
(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)
SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
What to Prepare:
● Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show – ideally in a style similar to the show or from the show itself.
● An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the correct key.
● Readings from the script will be provided at auditions.
● Please bring appropriate dance clothing/shoes, as everyone will participate in a dance call during auditions.
Rehearsals:
● Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm, and on Sunday afternoons 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. This is subject to change based on cast/crew availability.
● Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, February 5th
● There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew availability.
● Attendance is mandatory for Theater Clean-Up Day (Saturday, April 29th) and Tech Week (April 30-May 4, 2023) as well as all performances.
Commitment to COVID Safety: The health and safety of our artists, staff and audience members are our first priority. Please make a point to review our updated COVID Health & Safety Guidelines. All actors, staff and crew will be expected to follow these guidelines. Please note that while guidelines have been adjusted for rehearsals, masks are required to be worn for auditions. All actors, staff and crew will need to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by the time rehearsal begins.
About The Show:
A world where nothing is what it seems, religions collide, Machiavellian plots are revealed, promises are broken, secrets are exposed and hope springs from the most unlikely of places… Is it the latest conflict in the Middle East? No, it’s just the Steinberg wedding. The charming, funny and original new musical, It Shoulda Been You, invites you to a wedding day that you’ll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does and love pops up in mysterious places.
CHARACTERS
Albert (Male Identifying)
Wedding planner.
Age: 45 to 55
Annie Sheps (Female Identifying)
Co-maid of honor.
Age: 25 to 30
Brian Howard (Male Identifying)
Groom.
Age: 25 to 30
George Howard (Male Identifying)
Father of the groom.
Age: 50 to 65
Georgette Howard (Female Identifying)
Mother of the groom.
Age: 50 to 65
Greg Madison (Male Identifying)
Best man.
Age: 25 to 30
Jenny Steinberg (Female Identifying)
Co-maid of honor & bride’s older sister.
Age: 30 to 35
Judy Steinberg (Female Identifying)
Mother of the bride.
Age: 55 to 65
Marty Kaufman (Male Identifying)
Bride’s ex-boyfriend.
Age: 30 to 35
Mimsy (Female Identifying)
Waiter.
Age: 45 to 55
Aunt Sheila (Female Identifying)
Bride’s aunt.
Age: 45 to 55
Murray Steinberg (Male Identifying)
Father of the bride.
Age: 55 to 65
Rebecca Steinberg (Female Identifying)
The bride.
Age: 25 to 30
Walt (Male Identifying)
Waiter.
Age: 45 to 55
Uncle Morty (Male Identifying)
Bride’s uncle.
Age: 65 to 80
SLOC Musical Theater pledges to continue to advocate for, and is aiming to build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Any and all ethnicities, BIPOC actors and actors of all gender identities are encouraged to audition for all roles. Please join us!
If you have any questions, please contact the Producer, Julie Phillips at julescphillips@gmail.com. Thanks very much!