Casting Teen Performers for Show "Bright Star"
Audition for "Bright Star". Only actors 16+ will be cast. Please see the details below. About the project: “Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. 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.” Theatrical Rights Worldwide website Additional info: If needed, callbacks will be held on June 4. Rehearsals will begin mid to late June and are generally scheduled on weeknights 7:00-10:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday afternoon rehearsals may be scheduled depending on the availability of the cast. All cast members must be available from August 24- September 4 for rehearsals. Show dates are September 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Shows may be added on Sunday nights depending on demand. Auditions will be a short prepared solo, readings from the script, and a brief dance combination. Please prepare a section (no more than one minute) of a song according to the style of the show. Song selections from the show are strongly encouraged. A speaker will be provided if using tracks. Please dress appropriately for movement. Bring your calendar and be prepared to list your rehearsal conflicts. If interested, please apply.
13 roles
Plays both 16-17 and 36-37. Alice at age 36-37 is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice at age 16-17 is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. She must be very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. Mezzo-Soprano
A young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Tenor
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. Soprano/Mezzo Soprano
A customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau.
An employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. Mezzo-Soprano
An employee at Margo’s bookstore. Mezzo-Soprano
An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likable. Tenor/Baritone
A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano
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, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Baritone
Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs. Baritone
The local family doctor in Zebulon
A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh
An employee at the train depot outside of Zebulon.
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