Performers Sought For "Dear Miss Barrett" New Musical
"Dear Miss Barrett" a new musical casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. Additional info: Please complete the audition form attached. Prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the character you are auditioning for. Accompanist will be provided, or you may use a tablet or phone for a track. Dress to move in case you are asked to stay for a dance audition. Not everyone will be asked to stay and dance. If callbacks are needed, you will be notified by 11am on Tuesday December 5th if you are being asked to callbacks on Wednesday December 6th, 7:00pm. REHEARSALS First rehearsal: Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:30pm – we will then not meet again until Sunday, January 7, 2024. Rehearsals Days & Times: Sundays (6:00-9:30pm), Tues, Thurs (7:00pm-9:30pm) with some potential Saturday rehearsals. Tech Week: February 25, 2024 – February 29, 2024 - NO CONFLICTS ARE ALLOWED DURING TECH – there are no exceptions to this. Show Dates and Times: March1 – March 10, 2024 - Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
24, American, present-day, manages a combination rare-book and tea shop. Vocal type: American Broadway soprano.
39, famous Victorian English poet (eldest child of Barrett family). English accent, just slightly more operatic (e.g., Julie Andrews), soprano.
25, American, graduate student of Romanesque architecture, Sarah’s boyfriend. Vocal type: American Broadway tenor.
33, up and coming Victorian poet and secret suitor to Elizabeth Barrett. English accent, semi-operatic baritone.
Mid-60’s, tyrannical father of Elizabeth Barrett and her siblings. English accent, semi-operatic, strong bass-to-baritone.
Customers in Sarah’s rare book and tea shop, present day American, mid-range ensemble singing. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles). .
Elizabeth Barrett’s nurse and friend, English Accent, substantial spoken lines but no singing in the part of Wilson. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
Middle-aged friend and author of Elizabeth, English accent. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
Variable persons and numbers of them, including an Elderly Italian Couple and Quirky Man who intrudes on photos, all mid-range ensemble singing. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
35, English actor and famous author and friend visiting the Brownings in Pisa. No singing in this role. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
Jenn and Josh, American young couple, close friends of Sarah & Henry in America. Pop/Broadway singing voices, lots of personality. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
Jenn and Josh, American young couple, close friends of Sarah & Henry in America. Pop/Broadway singing voices, lots of personality. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles).
Gina and Alfredo, young Italian couple, friends of Sarah and Henry in Italy. Italian accents (speaking and singing in rock style) and able to dance in comedic American disco style. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Gina and Alfredo, young Italian couple, friends of Sarah and Henry in Italy. Italian accents (speaking and singing in rock style) and able to dance in comedic American disco style. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Age 36. Representing full choral range, in variable assignments. Elizabeth’s younger sibling. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Representing full choral range, in variable assignments. Elizabeth’s younger sibling. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Representing full choral range, in variable assignments. Elizabeth’s younger sibling. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Representing full choral range, in variable assignments. Elizabeth’s younger sibling. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
Representing full choral range, in variable assignments. Elizabeth’s younger sibling. Ensemble: (individuals may play multiple ensemble roles)
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