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"Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" Teen Audition

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
ID: 568276Exp: 5/5/2024
$25/project
online audition
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Teen audition for "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Rate: Actors are eligible to receive a volunteer honoraria of $25 per performance for all ticketed shows and any additional performances. Additional info: Callbacks (acting/singing) and a group dance/movement call will be held Tuesday, May 7th between 7:00-9:00. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! will be presented, from July 5th – July 21st, 2024. Performances take place Thu – Sun at 6:30 p.m. Some performances may be added as rain dates, exact dates pending cast availability. Prepare part of a song: Prepare 16-32 bars of any musical theater song in the style of the show. The selection should not exceed 1 minute. Sing something that showcases you and your talent and range. Bring sheet music or accompaniment: Bring marked sheet music for our accompanist to play or an accompaniment track on your phone to connect to our Bluetooth speaker. No acapella auditions, please. After you have finished your song, you will be done for the evening. Focus on acting/connecting/expression! Perform like you’re performing in your living room for your cat/dog/hamster/etc. Perfection is not expected – the directors hoping to see your potential! Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

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6 roles

Actor 1Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Pigeon (Puppeteer) The snappy, sassy, and demanding bird who never gets what he wants, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ever stop trying. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Actor 2Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bus Driver The bus driving professional who loves her work and, eventually, The Pigeon. Prides herself on being driven and ALWAYS on time. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Actor 3Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Plays the following roles: Hot Dog Vendor A guy that just loves sharing hot dogs. But not with Pigeons. Passenger: Business Man A no-nonsense man in a suit off to his new job. Hope he’s not late.com! Backup Duckling 1 (Puppeteer) Airplane Engine Personification of the sound effect of an airplane. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Actor 4Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

2nd Pigeon (Puppeteer) The Duckling (Puppeteer) An adorable Duckling who gets a hot dog by just asking politely (operated Avenue Q style). The Bus Engine Personification of the sound effects of an engine working. Also can do an engine not working! The Bus (Puppeteer) A small, puppet vision of the bus that dances in a fantasy sequence. Bus Driver’s Mom Bus Driver ’s have moms too, you know. Puppy (Puppeteer) An adorable, woofy puppy-teer.

Actor 5Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Plays the following roles: City Worker Grunty guy just doing his job putting up signs around town. Passenger Teenager A kid who can’t wait to go see the latest superhero movie that’s opening RIGHT NOW! Backup Duckling 2 (Puppeteer) Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: D3

Actor 6Both genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Plays the following roles: Passenger Little Old Lady Very excited to go see her newborn grandchild at the hospital. Backup Duckling 3 (Puppeteer) Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4