AUDITIONS: Bright Star, Oct. 22-24
Schedule
Tue Oct 22 2024 at 07:30 pm
Location
888 South Main St, Mansfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02048 | Mansfield, MA
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Audition Notice: Bright StarMusic, Book & Story: Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story: Edie Brickell
Director/Choreographer: Vincent S. Ratsavong
Music Director: Derrick Lacasse
Stage Manager: Nicole LaBresh
Synopsis:
Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star is a story of love and redemption that takes place in the 1920’s and 40’s American South. 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 bluegrass melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion.
PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
7:30 pm-9:00 pm *Preliminary Vocal Audition
9:00 pm-10:00 pm Dance Audition (All auditioning required to attend.)
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
7:30 pm- 9:00 pm *Preliminary Vocal Audition
9:00 pm-10:00 pm Dance Audition (All auditioning required to attend.)
CALLBACKS
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
7:30pm-10:00pm Callbacks
WHERE: 888 South Main Street Mansfield, MA 02048
AUDITION CONTACT: Make an appointment to attend one of the preliminary vocal auditions on Tuesday, October 22nd or Wednesday, October 23rd, you can do this by e-mailing [email protected] Once your interest is received, you will be provided with a scheduled vocal audition slot. Everyone is required to attend the dance audition. The dance audition will follow your scheduled preliminary vocal audition at 9:00pm. Callbacks will be held Thursday, October 24th, 2024.
If you cannot attend either the preliminary audition or callback but are interested in auditioning, please contact us at [email protected] and we will make accommodations to see you!
Vocal Audition: Prepare a one-minute cut of a Folk or Bluegrass Song in the style of Bright Star. Please, select a cut that shows off a wide vocal range and strong storytelling ability. Please, provide your own sheet music that is clearly marked for the accompanist. No Acapella auditions will be heard.
Dance Audition: Bring comfortable attire to change into for this portion of the audition. Character heels, jazz shoes and comfortable sneakers are permitted. Baggy and loose-fitting clothing is not recommended. Dance auditions will be held at 9:00 pm both Preliminary Audition Nights.
Callbacks: Be prepared to cold read sides from the libretto. Those attending the callbacks will be asked to sing selections from the Bright Star Score.
Rehearsal Schedule: Directors at Mass Arts Center build their rehearsal schedules in consideration of their own and cast availability. We anticipate starting rehearsals the week of October 27th and project holding scheduled rehearsals Sunday afternoon/evening, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 7:30pm-10:00pm. With more rehearsal days being added closer to the opening of the show. Those actors cast in Bright Star must be available for all tech week rehearsals January 4th-10th and all three weekends of performances January 10th-26th. Please, review the projected schedule attached and provide any known conflicts.
Character Breakdown
Alice Murphy – 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 a very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. (Mezzo-Belt)
Jimmy Ray Dobbs – plays both age 18-20 and 38-40. Jimmy Ray in his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; from a family of wealth and power and is being groomed by his father for a similar future in the family business; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. The same actor will also play an adult Jimmy Ray at age 38-40. (Tenor)
Billy Cane – a young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. (Tenor)
Margo Crawford – 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. (Mezzo-Belt)
Mayor Josiah Dobbs – 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)
Daddy Cane – Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. (Tenor)
Daddy Murphy – Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. (Baritone)
Mama Murphy/Spirit – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. (Alto)
Lucy Grant – 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. (Alto)
Daryl Ames – 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. (Baritone)
Stanford/Traveler – Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs (Tenor)
Max/Traveler/Stationmaster – a customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau. (Tenor)
Florence/Traveler/Spirit – an employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. (Soprano)
Edna/Traveler/Spirit – an employee at Margo’s bookstore. (Alto)
Dr. Norquist/Traveler/Bartender – The local family doctor in Zebulon (Baritone)
Clerk/Traveler/Spirit – A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh (Alto)
Well-Dressed Woman/Traveler/Spirit – A woman living in Raleigh. (Soprano)
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Where is it happening?
888 South Main St, Mansfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02048Event Location & Nearby Stays:
