"Bye, Bye Birdie" Child Audition for the Theater

President of the Almaelou Music Corporation, and Conrad Birdie’s agent. He is a nervous, excitable man, who spends most of his time trying to control the uncontrollable, with quite comedic results. Great singer, great comedic timing.

Albert’s girlfriend and secretary at Almaelou Music Corporation. She is frustrated with Albert’s inability to commit to her and is willing to do anything it takes to get Albert to give up the music business and settle down. Headstrong and confident, strong actress and great singer, alto.

Albert’s controlling mother. She loves her son; despite her disapproval of the way he runs the family business. She does not approve of Rosie. She is always parenting Albert and provides much comic relief during the show. Non-signing role, strong actress with great comic timing.

Teen heartthrob who has been drafted into the army. Think Elvis Presley. He says little, but conveys much with his body language, swagger, and music. He knows that good looks and a killer smile will get him more than his personality. Must be a great singer/dancer with an over-the-top character.

A self-confident young member of Conrad’s fan club who is chosen to receive a kiss from Conrad before he leaves for the army. She sees herself as more mature than the average teenager. Great singer, soprano.

Kim’s devoted steady boyfriend who is jealous that Conrad is getting so much attention from Kim. Non singing, comedic role, a bit nerdy.

Kim’s father, thinks he is in control of his family (but isn’t). Great actor, good singer, must be able to find the comedy in his character’s frustration and irritability.

Kim’s loving mother who knows just how to handle her husband and her household. Good actor/singer.

Kim’s best friend and the hyper-enthusiastic teenager who leads the girls in screaming for Conrad. A unique character with a one-of-a-kind voice.

Kim’s younger brother. A fun, young character.

Head figure of Sweet Apple, Ohio who welcomes Conrad Birdie to town. A bit naïve to the effect Conrad has on the girls of the town. Comic actor.

Edna-one of the adults of the show who cannot resist the charms of Conrad Birdie.

Dreamy, ambitious knockout who Mrs. Peterson chooses to replace Rosie. She is looking for her big break in show business and hopes Albert can help her. A ditzy chorus girl, larger than life character. Great dancer.

Ursula’s overbearing mother who also gets a touch of Conrad Birdie fever.

A typical nerdy teenager.

Harvey’s father and one of the many parents in Sweet Apple desperate to keep control of their children as Conrad Birdie comes to town.