Overview
HALF TIME is the incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team. They have three things in common: they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old. Only after making the cut do they learn they won’t be dancing tap, salsa or swing—instead, they will bring down the house with a style that is entirely new to them: hip-hop. Along the way, through mentorship and friendship, they battle self-doubt, stereotypes and even each other for a chance to bust a move at centre court in front of 20,000 screaming fans.
With a fantastic score by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, and additional music by the legendary Marvin Hamlisch, HALF TIME is a heartwarming, high-energy celebration of life, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself. No matter your age, it’s not the end of the game—it’s HALF TIME.
Casting & Production
Casting
Seniors:
Dorothy / Dottie
Joanne
Bea
Mae
Camilla
Estelle
Fran
Muriel
Ron
Younger Characters:
Tara
Alison Prager
Kendra
Jenny
Anthony
Additional Characters/Ensemble:
Cougarettes
Color Commentator
Announcer 1
Announcer 2
Interviewer
Hype Man
Side Kick
Perky Female Host
Perky Male Host
Back Up Girls
Orchestral Information
14 Musicians
Piano-Conductor
Reeds 1-3
Trumpet 1-2
Trombone
Keyboard 2
Violin
Cello
Guitar
Bass
Percussion
Drums
Credits
HALF TIME
Book by CHAD BEGUELIN & BOB MARTIN
Music by MATTHEW SKLAR
Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN
Additional Music by MARVIN HAMLISCH
Based on the motion picture GOTTA DANCE, directed, written and produced by DORI BERINSTEIN
Media
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Levin Performing Arts Society
Levin, New Zealand
Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup, WA
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