Casting Call for "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" Play
Casting performers for the "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" production. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: This show is even more fun than staying up late! It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping. Additional info: Callbacks: February 16, 2025 (6:30-10:30 PM); Rehearsals begin: on March 10, 2025; The AUDITION will consist of: 16-32 bars (approximately one minute) of an uptempo, energetic song from the musical theater canon that shows both vocal and personality range. Accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, in a binder, hole-punched (No loose sheets, please). Please prepare one of the monologues and ALL of the sides found at this LINK . You will be asked to do some or all of the sides. Memorization is not required but familiarity is encouraged. Paper copies of all materials will be provided at auditions. If interested, please apply.
6 roles
THE PIGEON (puppeteer) The snappy, sassy, and demanding bird who never gets what he wants, but that doesn't mean he'll ever stop trying. PIGEON PUPPET: an arm puppet, operated Avenue Q style with the actor next to it.
THE BUS DRIVER The bus driving professional who loves her work and, eventually, The Pigeon. Prides herself on being driven and ALWAYS on time.
HOT DOG VENDOR A guy that just loves sharing hot dogs. But not with Pigeons. PASSENGER: BUSINESS MAN A no-nonsense man in a suit off to his new job. Hope he's not late.com! BACKUP DUCKLING 1 (puppeteer) AIRPLANE ENGINE Personification of the sound effect of an airplane
2nd PIGEON (puppeteer) Twin to The Pigeon, it pokes its head out in the opening scene (operated Avenue Q stye). THE DUCKLING (puppeteer) An adorable Duckling who gets a hot dog by just asking politely (operated Avenue Q style). THE BUS ENGINE Personification of the sound effects of an engine working. Also can do an engine not working! THE BUS (puppeteer) A small, puppet vision of the bus that dances in a fantasy sequence. BUS DRIVER'S MOM PUPPY (puppeteer)
CITY WORKER Grunty guy just doing his job putting up signs around town. PASSENGER: TEENAGER A kid who can't wait to go see the latest superhero movie that's opening RIGHT NOW! BACKUP DUCKLING 2 (puppeteer)
PASSENGER: LITTLE OLD LADY Very excited to go see her newborn grandchild at the hospital. BACKUP DUCKLING 3 (puppeteer) Additionally, we will also be casting 2 swings for this production.
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