Actors Needed for Musical “A Man of No Importance”
Auditions for “A Man of No Importance” show. Looking for cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "Alfie Byrne is a bus conductor in 1964 Dublin whose heart holds secrets he can’t share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in the local church hall, he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” But the redemptive power of theatre changes his life and brings his friends back to his side." Additional info: Sign-in begins at 12:30 PM. Auditions at 1:00 PM. Directors will ask you to sing selections for the show: see the document attached. Please dress comfortably. Headshots and resumés are preferred but not required. You may be asked to stay after for callbacks, in which you will be asked to do cold readings from the script. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 PM and Sundays from 1-5 PM, beginning April 22nd. You are not required to attend all rehearsals; however, you are required to attend all tech rehearsals (June 15-19th). Performances: on June 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th at 7 PM and June 22nd & 29th at 2 PM. If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
A closeted virgin and a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He runs the theatre group in the church. He is in love with his coworker Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story. Lives with his older sister, Lily.
Alfie’s coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest, and likable.
Alfie’s older sister who lives with and cares deeply for him but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative and believes she can’t marry Carney until Alfie finds a wife.
A girl new to Alfie’s bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, “small-town” girl who is wise beyond her years.
The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie’s productions and loves to boast about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community and secretary of the church’s sodality. Wants to marry Lily. Also plays Oscar Wild, Alfie’s obsession, and a famous playwright who appears to be seen only by Alfie.
A long-time member of the players who takes her acting and painting quite seriously – and believes others should too.
The mother of three children, she is a company member of the players and active in the church sodality.
The resident stage manager at St. Imelda’s. Widower who still misses his wife.
An accountant and the company set designer and props master.
The parish priest who runs St. Imelda’s Church, where the players perform.
A spinster and the company costume designer who also fancies herself a very experienced actress.
An actor and choreographer in the company. She was a “child star” and has since married with nine children. Loves to get out of the house and into the theatre.
The young stagehand with the players who sees the future in rock & roll. Also plays Breton Beret, a guy from the pub who seduces Alfie.
The company technician and an ex-All-Ireland gymnast.
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