Half Time

Full-length
(2.5 HRS)
Comedy
12W, 2M, Ensemble
Musical

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 center court in front of 20,000 screaming fans. Together they remind us that in life, when the odds are stacked against you and the challenges seem too great to overcome, 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

Upcoming Productions

May 24Jun 22, 2025
Theatre Three Productions
Port Jefferson, NY

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