Anything Goes Audition Brief

Synopsis

The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colourful
assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist,
her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the
favour of his beloved Hope Harcourt (who is engaged to another passenger, Sir Evelyn
Oakleigh), and a second-rate conman named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy #13.”
Song, dance, and farcical antics ensue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of
his life.

CHARACTER VOCAL RANGES

Principal Roles

Reno Sweeney

A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist, she is clever, funny, persuasive and
extremely confident.
Female, Dancer, Mezzo-Soprano High Note D#5/Eb5 Low Note G3, Strong belter style

Billy Crocker

A young businessman who is in love with Hope, he charismatic and charming. Strong singing
required and should be able to dance or move well.
Male, (Mid – late 20’s) mover, Tenor, G4- B3
Quick-witted, charming, charismatic, comic timing

Hope Harcourt

A beautiful heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry to
satisfy her mother’s wishes. Strong singing and dancing required.
Female – Young adult, Dancer, Soprano High Note A#5/B#5 Low Note A4, classical style
Debutante, Heiress, Duty, High Morals,

Moonface Martin

A loveable gangster who is also loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. Requires
strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well.
Male – 30’s - Mature, mover, Tenor, F#4/Gb4 - A#3/Bb3
Gangster, criminal, rogue

Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

Hope’s energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent, strong singing
and the ability to move well also required.
Male - Mature, mover, Baritone, G4- C3
British Aristocrat, charming, bumbling, nerdy, refined, eccentric, comic timing, gullible,
earnest

Mrs Evangeline Harcourt

Hope’s overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. Sings
with ensemble only.
Female - Mature Adult,

Erma Latour

A playful, independent, impulsive, and loveably clueless “dame” – a typical 20’s “gun moll”
with a ‘Joisey’ accent. Strong singing and dancing.
Female – Young adult, Mezzo Soprano C#5/Db5, A4
Gangster’s lover, brassy, bold, buxom, sexy, independent, street smart

Eli J. Whitney

A successful Wall Street banker who is nearsighted and thinks he is always right. Ability to
move well is a plus.
Male – 30’s – Mature, Baritone D4 – C3,