Theatre Casting Call for "A New Brain" Show
Auditions for "A New Brain" show. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Gordon collapses into his lunch and awakes in the hospital, surrounded by his maritime-enthusiast lover, his mother, a co-worker, the doctor, and the nurses. Reluctantly, he had been composing a song for a children’s television show that features a frog – Mr. Bungee – and the specter of this large green character and the unfinished work haunts him throughout his medical ordeal. Additional info: Please prepare 16-24 bars of a contemporary musical theatre piece. An accompanist will be available, as well as a speaker for use of recorded tracks. Audition forms will be provided. Gordon is a pianist. Please note that ability to play the piano would be an asset to this character, but piano playing may be pantomimed if necessary. Mr. Bungee is technically a fictional character. Please note that experience with puppeteering would be an asset to this character, but not required. Those auditioning for Mr. Bungee should be comfortable with the possibility of a full body costume. First readthrough will be April 21. Shows: June 6-18, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Male-Presenting, G2-G4. A lovable but sarcastic composer, working on music for Mr. Bungee’s TV show. Struggling with where he is in his life and career. Gordon ants to write art but feels restricted by work, and then his brain tumor.
B2-G4. The slightly tyrannical director/producer/star of his own children’s TV show; a frog (either be a puppet or a frog costume).
Female-Presenting, F#3 –C#5. Gordon’s loving yet slightly unstable Jewish mother.
Female presenting/Non-Binary, A3 to E5. Gordon’s agent and best friend.
Male-Presenting, A2 to G4. Gordon’s charming and affectionate boyfriend.
Male-Presenting, G2 to G4. A kind and compassionate nurse.
C3 to A4. A somewhat clueless person of the cloth at the hospital.
Female-Presenting, A3 to G5. Intelligent, caring, yet rough around the edges.
F3 to Eb5. Intelligent, caring, yet rough around the edges.
G2 to E4. An unsympathetic doctor.
Strong singer/movers to serve as a “Greek Chorus” with small solos.
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