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Company The Musical

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth

Company Recommended Resources

Plot Summary & Audition Tips for Company

List of Characters in Company

Company Karaoke Accompaniment CD

Company Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

Company: A Musical Comedy (script)

Company Complete Vocal Score

Company Original Cast Film on DVD

Company Original Broadway Cast

Company: The Making of the Cast Recording

Company 1995 Broadway Revival Cast Recording

Company 1996 London Revival Cast Recording

Company is the story of Bobby, a man who remains the only single male in his social circle. Over the course of the show, his friends attempt to convince him it's time to settle down. This show takes a realistic yet comical look at the ups and downs of married life.

This is an ensemble cast show. All characters, with the exception of Robert, double as part of the company. There are no chorus roles.

April's speech in act 1 is a good choice for a comedic monologue that shows character.

Audition Preparation Suggestions for Company

As with most Sondheim works, the music is difficult and requires trained singers. Only Kathy must have ballet dance training, but all performers must soft-shoe in one production number.

April and Marta have precise, rapid diction numbers. Displaying the ability to handle very quick lyrics will be an asset.

Due to the many ensemble numbers, the ability to hold your part while others are singing different vocal lines is extremely important.

Robert (Tenor, 35)
Attractive, single man approaching middle-age. An observer. seems happy but hides pain. Dean Jones type.
Amy (Mezzo)
frantic, neurotic, but loving
Paul (Tenor)
Amy's fiance - cool and calm
April (Soprano)
Robert's girlfriend. air-headed but adorable flight attendant
David (Baritone)
Jenny's relaxed, in-control husband
Jenny (Soprano)
Quiet but manipulative, both square and wise
Harry (Baritone)
Sarah's husband - an alcoholic in self-denial
Joanne (Alto)
acerbic, funny, demanding
Larry (Baritone)
Joanne's husband. Stoic and centered
Kathy (Mezzo, solo ballet)
Robert's friend. Sweet and needy for love
Marta (Mezzo)
Robert's friend. intensely focused and together.
Peter (Baritone)
Susan's husband
Sarah (Alto)
crisply critical karate-learning over-eater
Susan (Soprano)
the typical southern belle

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Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in Company (Click on the song title to download digital sheet music)

 

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