Casting the Show

[MALE VOCALIST:] Alright, that’s it, the auditions are done! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] So many faces, that was a lot! [MALE VOCALIST:] My eyes are sore… [FEMALE VOCALIST:] My ears are shot… [MALE VOCALIST:] Now, we cast the show, no time to stall— First up Malcolm Duff, who will rise, who will fall? [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Steve, obviously! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Seconded! [MALE VOCALIST:] Thirded! [MALE VOCALIST:] Wait really?! What about Daniel? [MALE VOCALIST:] Oh please, he’s got no flair! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Roy has a point, Daniel sang it well [FEMALE VOCALIST:] But he ain’t got the look, and that’s what sells! [MALE VOCALIST:] Hmm, that’s true… Steve it is! [ALL] Decisions, decisions, who will rise, who will fall? We judge, we debate, we can’t please them all! Voices are strong, the choices are tough, Who’s got the heart? Who’s got the stuff? The show must go on, but first we must cast! If we get it right, the show will be a blast! [MALE VOCALIST:] Now, for Lucinda, the princess divine… [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Suzy, obviously! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Really? [MALE VOCALIST:] What’s wrong with Suzy? [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Does no one else see it? She’s wild, she’s bold! Lucinda’s got a quiet soul! She should be Clarissa—the craziest witch! Suzy’s too big for the part, that’s my pitch! [MALE VOCALIST:] Huh, I liked her, but I guess… [FEMALE VOCALIST:] You can’t NOT cast Suzy as lead, That’s how it’s always been decreed! [MALE VOCALIST:] Oh, "that’s the way this society works"? Well, I don’t care for old ideals! We cast for talent, not for deals! [MALE VOCALIST:] Ooooh, an advocate for change, Shaking it up—saucy and strange! [MALE VOCALIST:] Lauren was great, she had the spark! The heart, the depth—she hit the mark! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] She can sing [MALE VOCALIST:] She can move [MALE VOCALIST:] That’s it! Lauren’s got the groove! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Suzy’s gonna have a fit [CHORUS] Decisions, decisions, who will rise, who will fall? We judge, we debate, we can’t please them all! Voices are strong, the choices are tough, Who’s got the heart? Who’s got the stuff? The show must go on, but first we must cast! If we get it right, the show will be a blast! [MALE VOCALIST:] Now for Scott Glamis—Macbeth of the play! Ahem, I mean “The Scottish Play.” [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Say it right, for goodness' sake! [MALE VOCALIST:] Fine, fine, Scott it is, no curses today! So Daniel, Scooter, or Bill? [ALL:] NOT BILL! [MALE VOCALIST:] That bad, huh? [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Scooter’s a mess, he forgets every line! [MALE VOCALIST:] And Daniel just… he don’t shine! [MALE VOCALIST:] Alright, put a pin in that, What about Elizabeth? Lady—uh—Scottish Play's wife? Ahem. [MALE VOCALIST:] Right, right… options are few. Heather’s our only bet, unless— One of Max’s dancer girls, maybe? [MALE VOCALIST:] NO WAY, no chance, you’re stealing my crew! They are my stars, and they stick like glue! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Besides if Scooter gets the lead… Well… with Heather as his queen? That’s… um… a little obscene… [MALE VOCALIST:] Alright, alright! Heather it is! Let’s wrap this up, I’m losing my wits! [FEMALE VOCALIST:] Wait—what about Chris? [MALE VOCALIST:] Who’s Chris? [FEMALE VOCALIST:] He auditioned! [MALE VOCALIST:] I still don't know who that is...... (laughs) [FINAL CHORUS] [CHORUS] Decisions, decisions, who will rise, who will fall? We judge, we debate, we can’t please them all! Voices are strong, the choices are tough, Who’s got the heart? Who’s got the stuff? The show must go on, but now we have cast! We have got it right, the show will be a blast! [ENDING - ALL] The show must go on, but now we have cast! We have got it right, the show will be a blast!