GUYS AND DOLLS

Saffron Walden Town Hall

12th - 15th November 2025

AUDITION WORKSHOPS

These will take place over the weekend of 28th & 29th June and the evening of Monday 30th June at Katherine Semar Primary School in Saffron Walden. We can only take 40 children, so everyone will need to audition. The auditions will take the form of workshops on Saturday 28th June. Boys will be called in the morning and the girls’ workshop will take place in the afternoon. Please feel free to attend whichever session is closest to your gender expression.

To book your place on the workshop click here and complete the form at the bottom of that page.

The auditions will take the form of workshops and the children will be singing, dancing and acting. They will be singing solo and dancing in small groups. Call backs for principal roles will take place on Sunday 29th June and call backs for Hot Box Dancers will take place on the evening of Monday 30th June.

You will be taught the dance numbers on the day.

We will be back in touch nearer the time regarding exact timings and what you need to bring on the day. In the meantime, please find to follow all audition pieces for the production. Please note, we do not require anyone to be off book, however to be familiar with the pieces will only be to your benefit.

Any questions, please email swmtcyg@gmail.com. Please be aware that all the production team have regular jobs in addition to running the production, so do bear that in mind when waiting for a response.

AUDITION PIECES

To audition for the production, you will be asked to sing:

If you wish to be considered for a principal role, the audition pieces are as follows:

SKY MASTERSON

Sky Masterson is a suave and confident high-rolling gambler known for his ability to win seemingly impossible bets. He accepts a bet from Nathan Detroit to take a "doll" of Nathan's choosing to Havana, Cuba. The "doll" turns out to be Sarah Brown, a mission worker, and despite initial challenges, Sky finds himself genuinely falling for her.

In addition, if you are called back on Sunday you will also be asked to sing:

SARAH BROWN

Sarah Brown is a dedicated and earnest member of the Save-a-Soul Mission, striving to reform the gamblers of Times Square. Initially resistant to Sky Masterson's advances, she eventually falls for his charm and sincerity.

In addition, if you are called back on Sunday you will also be asked to sing bars 1-64 of ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before’ which is linked above.

MISS ADELAIDE

Miss Adelaide is a lovably ditzy nightclub singer at the Hot Box and Nathan Detroit's long-suffering fiancée. Despite their lengthy engagement, she remains hopeful that Nathan will finally settle down and marry her. Adelaide struggles with psychosomatic colds, which she believes are caused by her relationship stress.

In addition, if you are called back on Sunday you will also be asked to sing the whole of ‘Adelaide’s Lament’, which is linked above and:

NATHAN DETROIT

Nathan Detroit is a crafty but endearing gambler who runs an illegal floating craps game in New York City. He is perpetually engaged to Miss Adelaide, a nightclub singer, and has been for 14 years, much to her frustration. Nathan is constantly trying to find new locations for his craps game while avoiding the police and appeasing Adelaide's desire for marriage.

In addition, if you are called back on Sunday you will also be asked to sing:

NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON

Nicely-Nicely Johnson is a cheerful and loyal gambler, often seen as Nathan Detroit's right-hand man. Known for his optimistic outlook and love for food, Nicely-Nicely provides comic relief throughout the show. His standout moment comes in the second act, where he leads the ensemble in the rousing and memorable song, "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat."

In addition, if you are called back for this role you will be asked to sing the whole of ‘Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat’ linked below in four parts

ARVIDE ABERNATHY

Arvide Abernathy is Sarah Brown's wise and kindly grandfather, who also serves at the Save-a-Soul Mission. A gentle and supportive figure, Arvide is concerned about Sarah's happiness and is more understanding of her feelings towards Sky Masterson than she initially realises.

In addition, if you are called back on Sunday you will also be asked to sing the whole of ‘More I Cannot Wish You’ as linked above.

BENNY & RUSTY

Benny and Rusty are both loyal gamblers and sidekicks to Nathan Detroit. They often team up with Nicely-Nicely Johnson, providing comic relief and contributing to the camaraderie among the gamblers.