Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler

and Jerry Ross

Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell

Directed by Barbara Williams

Music Direction by Matthew Mattei

Choreography by Jennifer Tosetti

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VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from Noon - 5pm AND

DANCE AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11am -1pm

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NOTE: Because Pajama Game is a heavy and demanding dance show, we will be holding special in person Dance Auditions, for everyone beginning at 11AM. Bob Fosse's choreography not only won him a Tony, but it also was his first chance to choreograph a show on Broadway. So we are looking for some great dancers, especially for "Steam Heat," "Hernando's Hideaway," "Racing with the Clock," and "Once a Year Day," as well as other numbers.

 

CALLBACKS: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 1:30pm to 5pm

 

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:

 

NOTE: While we prefer in person auditions, we will accept video auditions as long as we receive them by February 26th.  See the notes below for preparing your audition, and email videos and any questions to the DIRECTOR.

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VOCAL AUDITION NOTES:

Prepare 16-32 bars of a song from a Broadway show. Bring sheet music for the accompanist. No recordings for in person audition.

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DANCE AUDITION NOTES:

Come prepared with dance attire and shoes.  If you can't make Saturday, March 8th from 11AM to 1PM, you can send in a video by February 26th of you dancing to 32 bars of a song from a Broadway Show.  

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BRING TO THE AUDITIONS:

• Resume / Recent Headshot

• Calendar and list of potential conflicts.

• Sheet Music for your song selection

• Dance attire/dance shoes
   

ALL INQUIRIES, CONTACT THE DIRECTOR

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REHEARSALS: We will begin on Tuesday, May 27th from 7-10pm and continue Sunday - Thursday with rehearsals at 7-10pm Monday-Thursday and 6-9pm on Sundays.  There will also be Saturday Morning Dance Rehearsals in June/July from 10 - 1PM.  We will observe most holidays. 

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PERFORMANCES: July 25 - August 17, Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM  and Sundays at 2pm.

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LOCATION: Coastal Repertory Theatre, 1167 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

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All ethnicities, races, gender identities, body types are encouraged to audition.

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NO PAY // NON AEA (small travel stipend available)

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SYNOPSIS:

The Pajama Game is a glowing example of a classic musical comedy.  A union strike at a pajama factory generates plenty of steam heat in this toe-tapping, comedic love story that takes place at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Handsome new Superintendent Sid Sorokin falls hard for feisty Union rep “Babe” Williams, and, despite her dismissal of all things love-related, it seems she’s falling for Sid. That is, until Sleep-Tite employees are refused a seven-and-a-half cent raise, and the pair find themselves on either side of the union protest that results. Based on Richard Bissel’s novel, 7 ½ cents, Adler and Ross’ Pajama Game portrays the ups and downs of romance, with the added heat of politics making the temperature extra hot. Babe and Sid must figure out how to love each other when the principles they value most are tearing them apart.

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First staged in 1954, The Pajama Game won three Tony awards, including best musical, choreography and featured actress.  It also won another Tony for Best Revival in 2006, a testament to the fact that love, music, and politics are as hot as they ever were.  The Pajama Game features hit songs including “Hey There,” “Hernando’s Hideaway” and “Steam Heat” which have also become pop standards that climbed as high as number one in the US charts.

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

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Sid Sorokin (leading role) Age range: 25 to 40ish; Vocal range Baritone - top: Ab4; bottom: B2  New superintendent at Sleep-Tite. He is a charming, productive worker. Adamant about retaining his job and improving his job performance.

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Catherine "Babe" Williams (leading role) Age range: 25 to 40ish; Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano -  top: F5; bottom: A3 The leader of the Union Grievance Committee, who against her own will at first, falls in love with Sid. She's strong, feisty, a little stubborn, and full of pride for the union but also charming and sensitive. The unspoken leader of the workers and women who work at the factory. 

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Gladys Hotchkiss (supporting role) Age range: 20 to 35; Vocal range: Alto - top: Eb5; bottom: Ab3 Mr. Hasler's secretary. Her penchant for nights out on the town, along with her sexy demeanor, often lands her in hot water with men. She dates Hines and is chased by Prez.  Gladys needs to be an accomplished dancer.  

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Vernon Hines (supporting role) Age range: 25 to 40ish; Vocal range: Baritone -  top: F4; bottom: B2 Time study man at Sleep Tite. He is the jealous type, thinking Gladys flirts too much.  But has a kind heart and a talent in knife-throwing. He's surprisingly soft around the edges. He also dances well. 

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Prez (supporting role) Age range: 30 to 45; Vocal range: tenor - top: F#4; bottom: Db3 President of the union at Sleep-Tite. He is not the brightest person. A notorious flirt and womanizer who constantly regrets his marriage.  Dancing skills a plus. 

 

Myron "Old Man" Hasler (supporting role) Age range: 50 to 65ish, and sings with ensemble. The president at Sleep Tite, who keeps a secret. Fiscally conservative, he is demanding, stubborn, and uptight.

 

Mabel (Featured role) Age range: ANY; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: B3 Sid's secretary. The "mother hen" of the factory.  Her earnestness can occasionally melt into crassness, but she is always very aware of the happenings at Sleep Tite.  Dances soft shoe w/Hines. 

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Pop (Featured role) Age range: 60-70ish; has a couple of delightful scenes w/ spoken lines. Babe's kind and agreeable father; could be part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Mae (Featured role) Age range: 35-45; Vocal range: Alto; has spoken lines. Female Factory Worker; a loud-mouthed member of the Grievance Committee, who accepts Prez's advances, much to his surprise; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Charlie (Featured role) Any Age; has spoken lines. Male Factory Worker and the handyman; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Brenda (Featured role) Any Age; Vocal range: Alto; has spoken lines. Female Factory Worker & a member of the Grievance Committee; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Joe (Featured role) Any Age; has spoken lines. Male Factory Worker and Prez's right-hand man; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Poopsie (Featured role) Any Age; Vocal range: Alto; has spoken lines. Female Factory Worker and union activist; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Gus (Featured role) Any Age; has spoken lines. Male Factory Worker and union member; part of ensemble singers and dancers; He's an unhappy factory helper whom Sid shoves, causing a "rumble with the Union" when he accuses Sid of hitting him. 

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Mary/Virginia (Featured role) Any Age; Vocal range: Alto; has spoken lines. Female Factory Worker and union activist; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Max (Featured role) Any Age; has spoken lines. A salesman and could also be a factory worker; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Rita (Featured role) Any Age; Vocal range: Alto; has spoken lines. Female Factory Worker and union activist; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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Barney (Featured role) Any Age; has spoken lines. Male Factory Worker and union activist; part of ensemble singers and dancers.

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ENSEMBLE DANCERS & SINGERS:

UP TO EIGHT Other Employees Of Sleep - Tite as dancers/singers