Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Honky Tonk Laundry. We are very excited to bring this two-woman juke-box musical to the stage in September 2024. Please take the time to review this information in preparation for your upcoming audition.

Synopsis:

Move over, Thelma and Louise! When Lana Mae Hopkins, owner and proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washateria, hires Katie to help out in the laundromat, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds, and cheatin’ hearts. Watch these two country angels join forces to turn their good ol’ laundromat into a bootscootin’ honkytonk and exact a touch of revenge against those that done ‘em wrong, all while guaranteeing every customer a good, clean time! Take a ride to Nashville heaven in this new musical from Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Life Could Be A Dream). Featuring the music of Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Dixie Chicks, Chely Wright, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Terri Cark, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and Patsy Cline!

Character Considerations:

Lana Mae Hopkins:

Lana Mae runs the Wishy Washy Washateria. She’s been in a bad marriage for five years, but is oblivious to her husband’s philandering and cheating. Her thoughts regarding marriage and love are throwbacks to the 50s, as evidenced by her rendition of "Stand By Your Man." It is only when Katie helps show her the truth that she is able to break free of her old thoughts. She dresses brightly and uniquely, her hair is larger than normal, and she lives her life through colorful Southern colloquialisms.

• Cheerful, bighearted, a real diamond-in-the-rough..
• Age: mid 30-50
• Vocal range: F3 - F5
• Mezzo-alto (with strong country belt)

Katie Lane Murphy

Katie finds a job working for Lana Mae in the laundry and sets out to help Lana Mae break free from her husband. At the same time, Katie is struggling with her own obsession with her ex-boyfriend, who still figures prominently in her imaginary love life. KATIE is a bit more prim and proper than Lana Mae, with a touch of neurosis thrown in for good measure, and her accent is not nearly as strong. Katie learns from Lana Mae how to open up and face her fears, especially after the "pills kick in."

• Age: 20s - 30s
• Vocal Range: E3 - F5
• Mezzo-Soprano (with strong country belt)

AUDITION PROCESS:

Audition Dates at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church :

• Sunday, April 7: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
• Monday, April 8: 7 - 8:30 pm
• Callbacks - Tuesday, April 9: 7 - 8:30

Audition Procedure:

Auditions will be individual through a sign-up process

• Please prepare the following music and script excerpts for your audition ‍
• ‍YOU ARE WELCOME TO AUDITION FOR BOTH ROLES.‍

Music to prepare (singing):

Please prepare and be ready to sing the following music from the show. Musical excerpts and accompanying tracks can be found through the following links. You will be singing to these tracks for the audition.

• Click for audition songs

Script ro prepare (reading):

This script choice includes dialogues. You are welcome to bring a “reading partner” to your audition to read opposite you in these. If you prefer to come alone, someone will be prepared to read with you. Please prepare to read the following:

• Script excerpt for Lana Mae Hopkins: CLICK for audition excerpt
• Script excerpt for Katie Lane Murphy: CLICK for audition excerpt

IMPORTANT DATES:

Rehearsal days:

• Monday, Wednesday evenings; Sunday afternoons (STARTING April 14 @ 2)
• NOTE: rehearsals will be held at Fifth Ave Memorial United Church

Show dates: (6 performances):

• Sept 27 & 28 - Evening Dinner Theatre
  
• Sept 29 - Matinee - Theatre Only
• Oct 3 - Evening - Theatre Only
• Oct 4 & 5 - Evening Dinner Theatre

SHOW INFORMATION

Synopsis and Character Information:

• Honky Tonk Laundry - Jukebox Musical
• Honky Tonk Laundry - Original Cast Soundtrack

Thank you for your interest in being part of the production of Honky Tonk Laundry. If you have any questions, please contact:

Luanne Schneider (Director): treasurerfh@firehalltheatre.ca

Carolyn Freeman (Musical Director): freefab4@gmail.com

Colleen Whidden (Musical Director): cwhidden@mhc.ab.ca

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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