Seeking Cast for "The Bridges of Madison County" Musical
"The Bridges of Madison County" musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: The Bridges of Madison County, the Tony Award-winning musical, ignites a passionate tale on a quiet Iowa farm. Francesca, a housewife yearning for connection, encounters a charismatic photographer who alters the course of her life. With a soaring score and a powerful story, this musical asks the question: what if you had the chance to rewrite your life? Experience an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and the choices that shape us. Rate: All roles are paid. Additional info: In this staging, actors may play more than one role. All actors may assume additional ensemble roles, and may be part of the a vista scene changes. Callback date: Tuesday, November 19, Time TBD. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, March 17, 2025 Rehearsal hours are typically evenings & weekends 30-34 hrs/wk Preview is Thursday, April 17, 2025 Opening night is Friday, April 18, 2025 THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY runs 11 performances from 4/17/25 – 4/27/25 Please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
An Italian war bride living in Winterset, Iowa in 1965, has had eighteen years of quiet, largely unfulfilling farm life. She is described as beautiful, generous, luminous and funny.
Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier.
A ruggedly handsome and visionary photographer for the National Geographic who has travelled from Washington State to photograph the famous covered bridges of Madison County.
Francesca’s sister who still lives in Italy.
Robert’s former wife. A musician and previous owner of Robert’s guitar (Note – guitar playing a plus for this role)
Lead singer of the band at the state fair. (Note – guitar playing a plus for this role)
(Tenor). Francesca and Bud’s rebellious son who later graduates from medical school.
(Soprano). Francesca and Bud’s daughter. Filled with both fire and longing for a full life ahead.
Francesca and Bud’s next-door neighbor, wife of CHARLIE. While she is both sassy and nosy, they are a couple of hardworking salt-of-the-earth souls, firmly entrenched in the farm life of Winterset.
Francesca and Bud’s next-door neighbor, husband of MARGE. While she is both sassy and nosy, they are a couple of hardworking salt-of-the-earth souls, firmly entrenched in the farm life of Winterset.
Seeking a TBD number of chorus/ensemble members.
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