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"Bright Star" Play Searching for Performers

Woodbury, TN, United States
ID: 541870Exp: 4/17/2023
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Performers aged 15+ sought for "Bright Star" Play. Please see the details below. About the project: When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. Additional info: Show Dates: August 11 - 26 Please have prepared 1 minute of a song to sing in the styles of the show (bluegrass or gospel). Please have a Bluetooth device (phone, tablet, etc) to connect to our speaker and play the music for your song. The sheet music of the song is acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. See the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.

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7 roles

Alice MurphyFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(G3-E5) – She must be a very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles.

Billy CaneMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(B2-F#4) – a young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve

Margo CrawfordMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(G3-C5)– a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him; a natural beauty with a keen intellect.

Daryl AmesMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(E3-G4) An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor.

Lucy GrantFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(B3-C#5)– A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor.

Mayor Josiah DobbsMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Bb2-F4)– the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name.

Jimmy Ray DobbsMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(C3-G#4) – plays both ages. Jimmy Ray in his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; The same actor will also play an adult.