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Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Fun Home" Stage Play

Morgan Hill, CA, United States
ID: 587686Exp: 7/11/2025
Description:

Casting boys and girls for the stage play "Fun Home". See the details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Fun Home is a musical theatre adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. The story concerns Bechdel’s discovery of her own lesbian sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. It is told in a series of non-linear vignettes connected by narration provided by the adult Alison character. Please note: This musical contains thematic elements of gender identity, suicide, and family abuse. Additional info: Callbacks Saturday, July 26, 10 am – 2 pm Rehearsals and Performances Rehearsals begin September 14. The directors anticipate that rehearsals will run Sundays through Thursdays from 7 pm until 10 pm (and longer after set move-in to the Playhouse, October 25). Strike set will be December 6. Evening Performances: November 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8 pm Matinee Performances: November 16, 22, 23, and 30 at 2 pm Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.

9 roles

BRUCE BECHDELMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone - Alison's father.

HELEN BECHDELFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano - Alison's mother

MEDIUM ALISONFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano - 19 years old, a college freshman

SMALL ALISONFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto - around 9 years old

CHRISTIAN BECHDELMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Alison's brother

JOANMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ALTO - a college student

JOHN BECHDELMale5-7 y.o.All ethnicities

Treble/Boy Soprano - Alison's brother, around 6 years old

ROYMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TENOR - a young man Bruce hires to do yard work

MARKMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TENOR - a high school junior