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Tues., January 3,
6:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
Wed., January 4, 6:30
P.M.-9:30 P.M.
Callbacks by
invitation Thurs., January 5
By appointment only,
call or e-mail
619-334-3450 auditions@pickwickplayers.net
Auditions will take place at Carlton Oaks School,
9353 Wethersfield Road, Santee 92071
Performances will take place at Moxie Theatre,
6663 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92115 |
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Participation in
our productions is always free!
When calling or
e-mailing, give the following:
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Name
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Age (or age range if adult)
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Preferred day and time
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Phone number
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E-mail address.
All roles are
open for 7 years old to adult (casting will be age appropriate).
Character list included below. Those auditioning should bring sheet
music and be prepared to sing 16 measures (or approximately one
minute); an accompanist will be provided. Vocal appointments will
take place from 6:30-7:30 and 8:30-9:30 each evening.
In addition to
the vocal appointment, auditioners are also asked to attend the
group dance audition from 7:30 to 8:30 on their audition day. Dress
prepared to move.
If possible,
please also bring a resume and headshot/recent photo.
Rehearsals will
take place at Carlton Oaks School in Santee beginning in early
January, Mondays through Thursdays 6:30-9:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00
AM-2:00 PM. Performances will take place at the Moxie Theatre, March
9-11 and 16-18. Bye Bye Birdie will be directed by Frank
Remiatte with musical direction by Kirk Valles and choreography by
Alisa Williams. Produced by Teri Brown.
For more
information on Pickwick Players please call (619) 334-3450.
BYE BYE BIRDIE ROLES:
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Character Name |
Gender |
Vocal
Part |
Dance
Requirement |
Age
Range |
Role
Type |
Description |
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PRINCIPAL ROLES: |
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Conrad
Birdie |
Male |
Baritone |
Medium |
19-30 |
Lead |
An
Elvis Presley-type heart-throb, must be an excellent mover
who is not afraid to exude sex appeal |
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Rosie
Alvarez |
Female |
Alto |
Heavy |
26-35 |
Lead |
Latina; Albert’s secretary, loyal, efficient, very
attractive and bubbly; in love with Albert |
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Albert
Peterson |
Male |
Baritone |
Heavy |
28-37 |
Lead |
Easily
guilted songwriter, a bit manic and loveably boyish; is
honestly in love with Rosie but can’t make a commitment |
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Kim
McAfee |
Female |
Soprano |
Medium |
14-17 |
Lead |
Self-possessed teen; at times mature & at times childish; up
on all the latest fashion and music |
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Mr.
Harry McAfee |
Male |
Baritone |
Light |
40-55 |
Supporting |
Kim's
father; tries to exert authority in his family, but is
ignored; a bit of a “blow hard” |
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Mrs.
Doris McAfee |
Female |
Mezzo |
Light |
35-55 |
Supporting |
Kim's
mother; a kind woman who just wants her little girl back;
tries to make peace in her family |
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Randolph McAfee |
Male |
Tenor |
None |
7-14 |
Supporting |
Kim’s
younger brother; very smart; a typical in-your-face little
brother |
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Mae
Peterson |
Female |
Mezzo |
None |
50+ |
Supporting |
Albert’s mother; apron strings on him are short; good
physical comedienne; added song from 1995 movie |
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Hugo
Peabody |
Male |
Baritone |
Light |
15-18 |
Supporting |
Kim's
boyfriend; a younger version of Albert |
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Ursula
Merkle |
Female |
Mezzo |
Light |
14-17 |
Supporting |
Kim’s
best friend; loud, bold, over the top; hyper |
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Gloria
Rasputin |
Female |
Spoken |
Light |
21-35 |
Cameo |
A
typical bimbo who wows and overwhelms Albert; must be able
to do the splits |
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The
Mayor |
Male |
Spoken |
None |
40-55 |
Cameo |
Blustery mayor of a small town |
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Maude |
Male |
Baritone |
Light |
40-50s |
Cameo |
Owner of Maude's bar, a little rough around
the edges |
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CHORUS
ROLES: |
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Teen
Chorus |
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Light |
12-17 |
Teen
chorus is featured in several songs. |
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Sweet
Apple Chorus |
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Light |
7-adult |
Sweet
Apple chorus is featured in several scenes and songs, small
character roles for adults |
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