Actors Needed for "Bat Boy" Show Audition

(Vocal Range - Bb2-C#5) Half boy-half bat. Bat Boy is very raw and unsophisticated at the beginning of the play (after all, he has lived in a cave his entire life and has never been exposed to civilization) and can't even speak. However, with the Parker’s help, he grows into Edgar” - an intelligent and enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to be accepted. He struggles with his identity (man vs. beast) and the prejudice and hatred of the town.

(Vocal Range - Bb2-A4) The town veterinarian. A desperate man in a loveless marriage (due to the troubled past of the couple). As he sees the attachment growing between Bat Boy and Meredith, Dr. Parker grows to secretly despise the boy. Driven mad by this hatred and jealousy, he manipulates the situation using his veterinarian skills to his advantage even at the price of human life. A strong singer. Portrays his decline into diabolical madness.

(Vocal Range - F3-F5) Dr. Parker's wife, Shelley's mother. Meredith armors herself as the perfect housewife. But as a deeply kept secret is disturbed, her world starts to crumble around her. She is a wonderfully complex character with great songs. There is a strong connection between Meredith and Edgar.

(Vocal Range - G#3-F5) The Parker's rebellious daughter. Shelley transforms from a spoiled brat into a young woman who falls in love with Edgar and protects him from the town's wrath. Has spunk, good comic timing and a strong voice.

(Vocal Range - C#3-E4) The Sheriff brings Bat Boy to Dr. Parker's house to be taken care of. He is called upon by the town folks to deal with the situation whenever the situation goes awry. He is always the mediator and tries to do the right thing. Has a deep yet unspoken connection to Meredith.

Ensemble members (with strong acting, singing, and movement ability). (Vocal Range - E3-B4) A bully and Shelley's boyfriend. Raps. Ron Taylor: Teenager. Brother of Rick and Ruthie

Ensemble members (with strong acting, singing, and movement ability). (Vocal Range - E4-F5) Mother to three teens: Rick, Ron, and Ruthie. She unapologetically seeks vengeance and protection for her “babies!”

Ensemble members (with strong acting, singing, and movement ability). (Vocal Range - Eb3-Bb4) A larger-than-life Revival Preacher with good comedic timing and a strong singer who is able to riff and sing in the gospel style.

Ensemble members (with strong acting, singing, and movement ability). (Vocal Range - Eb3-A4) A forest god who sings Children, Children and presides over an interpretive marriage ceremony for Shelley and Bat Boy. A strong singer. Commanding, Otherworldly, Sexual, Powerful.

A townsman.

A rancher.

A rancher.

A schoolteacher.

Town Representative.

A rancher’s wife.

A rancher.