Theatre Auditions for "Barefoot in the Park" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Barefoot in the Park" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below About the project: Conservative young lawyer Paul Bratter marries the vivacious Corie Banks. Their highly passionate relationship descends into discord when they rent their first apartment - a rundown five-flight NYC walk-up with eccentric neighbors and one unforgettable mother-in-law. Additional info: Genre: Romantic Comedy Setting: A small, top-floor walk-up apartment in Manhattan, 1960s.
6 roles
A spirited, free-spirited newlywed who embraces life with enthusiasm and spontaneity. Corie is passionate, impulsive, and romantic—eager to create adventure and romance in her new marriage and tiny New York apartment. Her optimism and zest often clash with her husband’s practicality, leading to both comedy and growth. Traits: Energetic, emotional, idealistic, youthful. Audition Tip: Show range between bubbly charm and heartfelt frustration.
A young, ambitious attorney—logical, responsible, and somewhat conservative. Paul loves Corie deeply but struggles to adapt to her carefree lifestyle. His dry wit and need for order make him the perfect foil for Corie’s exuberance. Traits: Grounded, intelligent, witty, uptight (at times), loving beneath the surface. Audition Tip: Play the tension between control and affection; timing and deadpan delivery are key.
Corie’s widowed mother. Polite, proper, and somewhat anxious, she represents traditional values and decorum. Though cautious and reserved, she genuinely loves her daughter and eventually finds unexpected excitement through Corie’s meddling. Traits: Warm, maternal, hesitant, proper, surprisingly adventurous at heart. Audition Tip: Balance dignity with comedic vulnerability; subtle humor over slapstick.
The eccentric upstairs neighbor—bohemian, flamboyant, and worldly. Velasco is charming and dramatic, with a zest for life that mirrors Corie’s. His European sophistication and quirky lifestyle provide a comedic contrast to the Bratters’ newlywed woes. Traits: Eccentric, charismatic, worldly, humorous. Audition Tip: Embrace theatricality and warmth; accent optional but personality essential.
A friendly, down-to-earth working man who observes the Bratters’ marital antics with dry humor and wisdom. Acts as a subtle voice of reason amid the chaos. Traits: Practical, humorous, affable, grounded. Audition Tip: Understated comedy—realism over caricature.
Appears briefly to deliver furniture or boxes, often bewildered by the apartment’s endless stairs and eccentric tenants. Traits: Simple, sincere, physically expressive (comedic stamina a plus). Audition Tip: Physical comedy opportunity—express fatigue and confusion authentically.
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