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Seeking Teens for Dance Tryouts in "Bright Star" Show

Lebanon, IL, United States
ID: 582349Exp: 3/15/2025
Description:

Talent ages 14 and up are welcome to audition for the "Bright Star" Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Inspired by true events and featuring a stunning bluegrass score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and redemption. Set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s, the story follows Alice Murphy, a literary editor whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a young soldier just home from World War II. As Alice revisits her past, long-buried secrets come to light, leading to a life-changing revelation. Additional info: What to Prepare: -16 measures of a period-appropriate show tune – Bring your own sheet music (Accompanist provided, no a cappella auditions) A style-appropriate audition piece in an Appalachian, country, or bluegrass style. No more than 16 measures of music - choose the best part of your piece to highlight your vocals. Your selection does not need to be from a musical; have fun picking out a style-appropriate piece. -Cold script reading. -Be ready to learn a dance combination. Must be available for tech week starting May 4 and all performances Show Dates: May 8-11 & 15-18, 2025 If interested, please apply.

8 roles

Alice MurphyFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Intelligent, witty, and passionate, she transforms from a small-town girl to a successful literary editor. (Strong singer)

Jimmy Ray DobbsMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Charming and ambitious, Alice’s first love. (Tenor)

Margo CrawfordFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A kindhearted bookstore owner and Billy’s childhood friend. (Mezzo-Soprano)

Daryl AmesMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A sarcastic yet loyal assistant at Alice’s publishing office. (Comedic role)

Lucy GrantFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A spunky and flirtatious office worker. (Mezzo-Soprano)

TownsfolkBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong singers and movers encouraged.

SoldiersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong singers and movers encouraged.

DancersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Strong singers and movers encouraged.