[Aimee]

Hi,

I am intending auditioning for this show soon.

I really would love the role of Nellie, its right for my voice and my age but I am not sure if its a big dancey role or not.

There is also the posibility of BM but I don't know much about that role.

Could one [or some] of you please tell me the pros and cons of going for each role.

Thanks a lot.

[RainbowJude]

[Aimee]

Ok thanks, I will. I have only seen the Glenn Clse one before now.

[Aimee]

How big is the part of BM? I know she sings two main songs but does she sing in anthing esle, like finales or ensembles etc?

How much dialogue does she get?

Thanks.
xx

[hershey04]

I think of Nellie as being mid-20s to early-30s, & if I remember correctly, you just turned 40? I've never seen the Glenn Close version, but I've heard from many people that she is just too old to pull off that role. I just did this show this summer, & I think our Nellie was about 32. Age is important b/c it's an issue in the story--Emile is a lot older than she is, & this point is brought up several times.

Nellie has big solos in A Cockeyed Optimist, Twin Soliloquies, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair, A Wonderful Guy, & Honey Bun. For dancing, it probably depends on the production, but our Nellie was also our choreographer, so she gave herself some solo dances. I think they were in A Wonderful Guy & the Thanksgiving Follies dance. I don't think Nellie has to be that great of a dancer though, like David said. She's pretty much the star of the show, so she has a lot of stage time.

Bloody Mary sings Bali Ha'i & Happy Talk, & she sings a short little reprise of Nothing Like a Dame. She's onstage during Bloody Mary & Nothing Like a Dame but doesn't sing, & she's not in any other chorus songs. She really doesn't have to dance at all, unless your director chooses to have her dance. She has quite a bit of dialogue, interacting w/ the GIs & bringing together Cable & Liat. BM is a pretty good character role. She sort of flirts w/ the sailors & marines, but first and foremost she is mother to Liat & cares very much about her daughter (& finding her a good husband). She is also an entrepreneur--always trying to get the GIs to buy her wares. She has less stage time than Nellie, but she would be a really fun role to play. Our BM was very fun-loving & laughed a lot. She has the potential to be a show-stealing role (though she would have to compete w/ Billis).

I second the recommendation of renting the '58 version of the movie to become more familiar w/ the show & characters. (Though in my personal opinion, the stage show is better than this movie.) I hope some of this helps!

[Aimee]

[dramaluvergurl92]

i've wanted to play bloody marry ever since i was in the show 3 years ago at 11!

i think you could have more fun as BM...she is a comedic role i guess....

if the director chooses it could invole flicking off and f u sign to the g.i.s and seabees

only 1 song but is on stage a lot

Nelli on the other hand has like, 4 songs? something like that...dancing really all depends on the director....she could have a lot or she could have none at all it all depends...but I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair generally has dancing with the nurses ..including Nellie

[badbananahabit]

Bloody Mary would be much more fun!

[Salome]

[badbananahabit]

"Talk about things you like tooooooo dooooooooo"

I found her funny...