Director & Choreographer: Rebekah Jones Musical Director: Cary Denby
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Manitoba Bar Association will present Crazy for You from May 5 to 9, 2026 at the Tom Hendry Warehouse. The annual Lawyers Play is one of Royal MTC’s largest fundraisers, helping to bring bold and exciting programming to the stage. The 2026 production, Crazy For You, is a zany rich boy-meets-hometown girl romantic comedy. Young New York banker Bobby Child is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Adapted from the Gershwins' 1930 musical Girl Crazy, Crazy For You, the 1992 Broadway production of Crazy For You won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for four years.
October 7, 8 & 9 (6:15—9:30pm) Singing & acting audition October 10 (7pm & 8pm) Dance audition October 15 (6:30—9pm) Alternate audition date if not available on Oct 7—9 Location: Royal MTC Mainstage, 174 Market Avenue The singing and acting auditions will be 12—15 minutes. The dance audition will be 30—45 minutes. To book an audition time or for more info, please contact Chuck McEwen at 204 954 6415, cmcewen@royalmtc.ca Note: If you're interested in auditioning for a role but are not available on the posted dates, please let us know and we can try to arrange an alternate in-person or online option if possible.
Polly Baker — postmistress in Deadrock, Nevada, an “All-American girl” Bobby Child — young man from New York in love with musical theatre Bela Zangler — an established theatrical producer in New York Irene Roth — New York society debutante Patricia Fodor — an English tourist Eugene Fodor — an English tourist, Patricia's brother Everett Baker — Polly’s father Mother (Mrs. Lottie Child) — Bobby’s business-oriented and controlling parent Tess — dance director; Zangler’s favourite Lank Hawkins — saloon proprietor in Deadrock, Nevada Follies girls Male quartet Cowboy trio Ensemble roles Click on the links below for audition songs and scenes: Polly: I Got Rhythm Someone to Watch Over Me Scene with Tess and Bobby Bobby: They Can't Take That Away From Me Scene with Mother Bobby and Polly Scene Bela: What Causes That? Irene: Naughty Baby Scene with Bobby and Mother Tess: Scene with Zangler Lank: Scene with Everett and Polly Ensemble (Patricia & Eugene): Stiff Upper Lip Ensemble: (Lank & Tess): Tonight's the Night Zangler: Scene with Tess and Bobby *Those wishing to audition for ensemble can learn the Tess/Lank material (or a character of your choosing).
Rehearsals are currently scheduled from January 4 to April 26 and usually take place on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. Cast members will not be called for every rehearsal but they must be available for all technical rehearsals that take place from April 27 to May 4. Performances run from Tuesday, May 5 to Saturday, May 9 at 7:30pm. The performance venue is the Tom Hendry Warehouse. **Please note: cast members must hold current MBA membership, have no theatre/film union affiliation, and be willing to help sell tickets, as the production is a fundraising event for Royal MTC. Royal MTC Inclusive Casting Policy: We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, the director will consider all submissions, without regard to age, disability, ethno-cultural identity, gender, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.
INTERESTED IN A SUPPORTING ROLE? For info about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please contact Stephanie Porrior at sporrior@royalmtc.ca. Click on the image to download the 2024 digital program:
THE CAST OF THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Gail Asper, Clair Cerilli, Paula Ethans, Nancy Fazenda, Reid Girard, Caleigh Glawson, Cynthia Hiebert-Simkin, Joan Holmstrom, Peter Kingsley, David Kroft, Jerritt Lipski, Hayley Main, Jim McLandress, Jeff Palamar, Jodi Plenert, Brad Regehr, Jaime Rosin, Mike Segstro, Boris Senchuk, Heather Wadsworth