More Than Anything – Movie Audition Update

Below you will find the audition information for More Than Anything – Movie, the character breakdown, lyrics for each of the audition songs and videos of the songs from our December 2016 stage production. Actors feel free to email director, John Rea (jrea@macguffintf.com) if you have any questions.

Please note: We realize that actors may not know their fall schedules at the audition. We’re hoping to have the final shooting and rehearsal schedule completed by the 1st week in September. We expect actors to update the director as their fall begins to take shape. All leading actors will be expected to schedule their other events around the shooting schedule as we have only 6 weeks to complete the film.

More Than Anything – Audition
Date: Sunday, March 12
Time: 5 – 7 PM
Audition songs –
Samantha – Just Wait and See
Veronica and Cheerleaders – Rich and Famous
Hedwig – Ride with Me
Teachers – I’ll Take the Theatre Life
Alexander Tinkerton – The Tinkerton Way
You Get Me – Simon Dean and Entourage
(Change from previous post) All Students roles – Boys – How Did I Miss Her Kiss?
Girls – Here I Come

Students between the ages of 8 and 18 are welcome to audition. Choreographer, Liz Fredette will lead a dance audition.

Characters from the movie
Teen Girls
Samantha Anderson, our hero, sophomore, her soldier mother recently died in combat overseas and she’s moved to the town where her father and mother grew up and became a couple. She’s lost and hurting and trying to figure out what her life is going to be now.
Daisy Maniechevitz, best friend to Potter, sophomore, plays the bass in the Satanic Snow Weasels
Deedee Fitler, excitable, fast talking teen
Alexa Rabinovich – Bavarian girl who has a thick accent, wants to be American in every way
Sally Greene, God fearin’ country girl
Candy Saint Cloud, Afro-American, neurotic and awkward
Celeste Firing, always has a suggestion but few listen to her, talented singer but not a lot of confidence
Gloria Dexter, sports girl who wants to change over to the arts, it’s a whole new world for her
Maggie May Whistler, the correcter, a stickler for the details, devoted to the musical theatre program but hasn’t gotten a lead yet
Jessica Bowers, serious reporter for the school news
Bronwyn Clark, camerawoman for Jessica, will do anything to get the shot
Midnight Cherry, 8, percussionist for the Satanic Snow Weasels, Hedwig’s kid sister

The Tinkerbelles Cheerleading Squad
Veronica Mathers, cheerleader, senior in high school, Queen Bee, wants to be famous
Lucy Marks, cheerleader, Veronica’s sidekick, wants to be Veronica, loves her clothes and hair
Gina Maggio, cheerleader, Veronica’s sidekick, obsessed with pop culture
Bebe Ballerini – cheerleader, junior, fortune-teller from New York, like Luna Lovegood
Barbie Shapiro – cheerleader, junior, jealous of Veronica
Chelsea Smith – freshman cheerleader being hazed, holder of the spirit stick
Kimmy Johnson – freshman cheerleader being hazed, best friend of Chelsea

Teen Boys
Hedwig Sager (boy or girl), junior, cross-dressing lead singer for the Satanic Snow Weasels, who speaks with a crazy accent, Potter’s guru, lead
Potter Bangs, sophomore, obsessive nerd, eclectic tastes, authority on The Greasers
Jaiden Brooks, football player, spaz
Martin Chapman, likes to rap and dress like a white gangster
Curly Hudson, the “stunt man” who tries to impress girls constantly
Shorty Frye – freshman girl like Anybody’s in West Side Story, a beat boxing rapper with Martin

Adult Men
Mr. Sedgewick Felty, nemesis, principal of Alexander J. Tinkerton High School for Excellence, a narcissistic bully who demands loyalty. He has plans to become mayor.
Simon Dean, 25, alum, went to college for musical theater but his career has gone nowhere
Steve Anderson, Sam’s father, in mourning for his wife

Adult Women
Stacey Anderson – Samantha’s deceased mother, lieutenant in the army
Marilyn Bruce, history teacher also the school theater director, very excitable, a little scatterbrained
Lorna Peabody, French teacher, acting coach, former model, best friend of Marilyn
Trisha Knight, English teacher, bursting with ideas, produces the musical
Miss Bertha Barnes – Felty’s loyal school secretary, she has a crush on Felty, his spy

Simon’s Entourage (ages 8-10) – they are devoted to Simon and his every whim
Liza
Hillary
Greta
Roger
Stephan

Just Wait and See lyrics

MOTHER I CAN DO THIS,
I JUST CAN’T SEE THE WAY.
THIS WORLD IS ALL SO NEW TO ME,
BUT I WILL HAVE MY SAY.
THE AUDITION WON’T BE EASY THEY’LL FIGHT ME TOOTH AN NAIL.
I NEED ALL MY FEARS TO STOP, COUNT TO TEN AND JUST EXHALE.
I’LL BE CANDY, I WON’T FAIL.
PLEASE GOD, DON’T LET ME FAIL.

JUST WAIT AND SEE.
WHAT I’M MADE OF WILL COME THROUGH – OH.
JUST WAIT AND SEE
AND I WILL SHOW WHAT I CAN DO.
WHEN I PULL MYSELF TOGETHER THEY’LL HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE,
‘CAUSE I’VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN ME, JUST HEAR IT IN MY VOICE.
JUST WAIT AND SEE.
JUST WAIT AND SEE.

DAD SAYS, “TAKE IT EASY.
YOU’VE GOT TO GIVE IT TIME.”
BUT WHEN YOU’RE STANDING WHERE I’M STANDING
IT’S ALL AN UPHILL CLIMB.
IT’S HARD TO TAKE THE PATH AHEAD WHEN YOU FEEL SO ALL ALONE.
I’LL NEED ALL I WAS GIVEN, EV’RY OUNCE OF STRENGTH I’VE KNOWN.
I’M GONNA GET MY HEAD IN THE ZONE.
I’M GONNA MAKE THIS PART MY OWN.

JUST WAIT AND SEE.
WHAT I’M MADE OF WILL COME THROUGH – OH.
JUST WAIT AND SEE
AND I WILL SHOW WHAT I CAN DO.
WHEN I PULL MYSELF TOGETHER THEY’LL HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE,
‘CAUSE I’VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN ME JUST HEAR IT IN MY VOICE.

BUT WILL THEY CHOOSE A GIRL LIKE ME?
AND CAN I GET THEM ALL TO AGREE
THAT CANDY’S THE ONE, THE ONLY ONE, I AM DESTINED TO BE?

Rich and Famous lyrics (sing only Veronica’s part)
VERONICA
That’s right, ladies, be jealous.
THEY’LL LOOK AT ME AND THEN THEY’LL SEE I’VE GOT THE RIGHT COMBINATION.

CHEERLEADERS
OH YES, SHE DOES.

VERONICA
I COULD BE A STAR, I’VE COME SO FAR, I’D BE A SINGULAR SENSATION.

CHEERLEADERS
STARS IN HER EYES.

VERONICA
EVERY STEP, EVERY LINE IS A STUNNING REAL CREATION.

CHEERLEADERS
OH YES, UH-HUH. UH-HUH. UH-HUH.

VERONICA
THEY’LL SEE MY STYLE AND THEN MY SMILE AND GIVE ME A STANDING OVATION.
THEN THEY’LL HOLD THEIR PEN STRAIGHT OUT TO ME.
SIGN RIGHT ON THE LINE AND LET’S ALL AGREE –

CHEERLEADERS
(holding out invisible microphones) Tell us. Tell us.

VERONICA
I’M GONNA BE RICH AND FAMOUS.
EVERYONE WILL KNOW MY NAME.
I’M GONNA BE RICH AND FAMOUS,
AND NOTHING’S GONNA BE THE SAME.
EVERYONE WILL ASK ME HOW IT’S DONE.
WELL, I DO A BIT OF EVERYTHING.
AND THAT MAKES ME SECOND TO NONE.

CHEERLEADERS
SHE’S HAVING A BALL ‘CAUSE SHE HAS IT ALL, ALL THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, SHE’S SPREADING OUT, OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
ON THE COVER OF MAGAZINES NOW SHE’S THE GO-TO GIRL.
ON EVERY RED CARPET SHE’S GIVING HER DRESS A TWIRL.
SHE’S ROLLING IN MILLIONS.

VERONICA
I WILL MAKE YOU NOTICE ME IT’S TRUE.
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER I’M COMING THROUGH.

Cheerleading-like dance break – cat walks, waving, interviewing, posing, etc.

ALL
I’M GONNA BE RICH AND FAMOUS.
EVERYONE WILL KNOW MY NAME.
I’M GONNA BE RICH AND FAMOUS,
AND NOTHING’S GONNA BE THE SAME.
EVERYONE WILL ASK ME HOW IT’S DONE.
WELL, I DO A BIT OF EVERYTHING
AND THAT MAKES ME SECOND TO NONE.
I’M GONNA BE RICH AND FAMOUS.

Ride with Me lyrics (sing all parts)

HEDWIG
WAKE UP ALL YOU SLEEPERS, CAN’T YOU HEAR I’M RINGIN’ A BELL?
‘CAUSE THE SUBURBAN LIFE IN AMERICA COULD PUT THE ‘H’ IN HELL.

DAISY
GIVE ME PASSION,

MIDNIGHT CHERRY
GIVE ME NIGHT,

ALL
GIVE ME THE SPIRIT TO FACE THE FIGHT.

POTTER
RIDE WITH ME ON MIGHTY STEEDS ACROSS THE PLAINS OF DEATH.

HEDWIG
ROCK OUT AND TAKE ON THE GOVERNMENT WITH EVERY SINGLE BREATH.

DAISY
GIVE ME PASSION,

MIDNIGHT CHERRY
GIVE ME NIGHT,

ALL
GIVE ME THE SPIRIT TO FACE THE FIGHT,

HEDWIG
‘CAUSE WHEN IT COMES TO DESTRUCTION
I’VE GOT SATAN ON MY SIDE.

DAISY AND POTTER
IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE THRESHING FLOOR
AND BUST SKULLS UP DEEP AND WIDE,

MIDNIGHT CHERRY
BUST SKULLS UP DEEP AND WIDE.

I’ll Take the Theatre Life lyrics (sing all the parts)
BRUCE
This is about more than just you. It’s about coming together to put on a show. We need everybody and we especially need you.
SOME SHOWS ARE GOOD AND SOME SHOWS ARE BAD.

KNIGHT
SOME SHOWS GIVE YOU THE BEST TIME THAT YOU EVER HAD.

PEABODY
THEY’LL BE SHOWS WHERE NOTHING SEEMS TO GO YOUR WAY.

ALL THREE
DON’T GET DOWN. WIPE OFF THAT FROWN. YOU’LL HAVE YOUR DAY.

BRUCE
‘Cause that’s showbiz, kid.

BRUCE
THOSE WHO ACT HAVE ALWAYS GOT A PLACE TO BELONG.

KNIGHT
THOSE WHO ACT HAVE ALWAYS GOT A PLACE TO BE WRONG.

PEABODY
THOSE WHO ACT CREATE A SPACE WHERE PASSIONS COLLIDE.

ALL THREE
BUT KNOW, MY DEAR, IT’LL NEVER BE AN EASY RIDE.
I’LL TAKE THE THEATRE LIFE.
I’LL TAKE THE THEATRE LIFE.
I’LL TAKE THE THEATRE LIFE.
I’LL TAKE THE THEATRE LIFE.

The Tinkerton Way lyrics (sing everything)

Alternate key

TINKERTON
There’s so much value in the old musicals. The students need to be exposed to them and learn those values.
EVERY MAN DESERVES A WOMAN TO STICK TO HIM LIKE GLUE.
EVERY WOMAN DESERVES A MAN TO MAKE HER DREAMS COME TRUE.
EVERYONE MUST LEARN THEIR PLACE TO MAKE THIS WORLD SHINE BRIGHT.
EVERYONE MUST FIND THE THINGS THAT BRING THEM THEIR DELIGHT.
LET’S HELP THESE KIDS GET THEIR BEHAVIOR JUST RIGHT.

GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES AND BOYS WITH GOOD MANNERS.
FRONT LAWNS ADORNED HERE WITH TINKERTON BANNERS.
DANCING RESPECTFULLY ONE FOOT APART.
THESE ARE THE MORALS THEY SHOULD TAKE TO HEART.

LANGUAGE INCLUSIVE AND QUIET FOR LEARNING.
WORKING TOGETHER AND COMPETENT EARNING.
SPENDING THEIR LIVES THE AMERICAN WAY.
THESE ARE THE MORALS THAT WE CAN’T BETRAY.

BERTHA
WHEN THE RULES SLIP,
WHEN OUR FEET TRIP,
AND WE LET THEM RUN WILD,

TINKERTON AND BERTHA
WE MUST REMEMBER THE MORALS WE LOVE
AND THEN WE CAN SAVE EVERY CHILD.

You Get Me lyrics (just sing Simon’s parts)
SIMON
I only want to see the kids up for the leads. The rest will be in the chorus. Are you ready people? Here’s what I want.
I WANT A PAD FOR MY CHAIR. I WANT A COMB FOR MY HAIR.
I WANT A COKE IN MY HAND. I WANT A LIST AND A STAND.
YOU GET ME?

ENTOURAGE
YES, SIR.

SIMON
SO GET ME.

ENTOURAGE
YES, SIR.

SIMON
THE ACTORS STAND THERE. THEY GET A MINUTE, NO MORE.
I’M GONNA TRY AND BE FAIR. LET’S GET THE SHOW ON THE FLOOR.
YOU GET ME?

ENTOURAGE
YES, SIR.

SIMON
SO GET ME.

ENTOURAGE
YES, SIR.
HE’S GOT TO BE IN THE CITY BY EIGHT.
HE’S MEETING PRODUCERS AND HE CAN’T BE LATE.
STICK TO THE SCRIPT. EVERY WORD FROM THE SCENE.
IF YOU DO IT WELL THEN HE WON’T GET MEAN.
BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM, BA, DA, BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM
BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM, BA, DA, BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM
BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM, BA, DA, BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM
BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM, BA, DA, BIDDY, BIDDY, BUM
BUM, DEE, DUM, DUM – DA

SIMON
PUT THE CANDY’S ON LAST AND YOUR JOHNNY’S ON FIRST.
I HOPE FOR THEIR SAKES EVERYBODY’S REHEARSED.
IT’S MY JOB, YOU SEE, TO MAKE THE SHOW RUN TIGHT.
IT’S MY JOB TO HAVE THE PARTS PLAYED RIGHT.
‘CAUSE IT’S THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY.

ENTOURAGE
SHOW OF THE CENTURY.

SIMON
IT CAN’T LOSE IT’S INTEGRITY.

ENTOURAGE
LOSE IT’S INTEGRITY.

SIMON
ITS CREATIVITY, EXPRESSIVITY, EMOTIVITY, AND MOST IMPORTANT
YOU GETTIN’ THIS?

ENTOURAGE
YEAH?

SIMON
AND MOST IMPORTANT –
YOU GETTIN’ THIS?

ENTOURAGE
YEAH?

SIMON
AND MOST IMPORTANT – IT’S RELATABILITY.

ENTOURAGE
YEAH, YEAH.

SIMON
THAT AIN’T NO GLITCH.

ENTOURAGE
YEAH, YEAH.

SIMON
THE SHOW’S FOUND A NICHE.

ENTOURAGE
YEAH, YEAH.

SIMON
SO WHO’S FIRST TO PITCH?

How Did I Miss Her Kiss lyrics

Boys
WHY’D IT HAPPEN AT THE DRIVE-IN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT
WITH THE MOON SHINING DOWN AND THE MOOD JUST RIGHT?
DOO WOP A DOO HOW’D IT COME TO THIS?
HOLD ON, HOLD ON, HOLD ON, YEAH
HOW DID I MISS – HER KISS
HOW DID I MISS HER KISS?
YEAH

Here I Come lyrics

Girls
ARE YOU READY TO MOVE IN MY DIRECTION?
ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR DEEP AFFECTION?
GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEE AND GET READY FOR ME
‘CAUSE HERE I COME. HERE I COME
I’VE BEEN SWEET AND I’VE BEEN PURE
BUT DON’T TAKE MY HAND UNLESS YOU’RE SURE
MY JOHNNY-O -O,O,O, MY JOHNNY-O
LOOK HERE AND GET SOME HIGHER LEARNING
CAN YOU SCORE A’S ON EVERY TEST?
CAN YOU JUST STOP YOUR HEAD FROM TURNING?
WILL I STAND OUT FROM ALL THE REST?
DO YOUR BEST.