bonnie and clyde auditions rescheduled
Due to the inclement weather, and the safety of everyone, NRACT has decided to reschedule auditions for Bonnie and Clyde.
Auditions are now scheduled for Sunday, December 16th and Monday, December 17th at 7PM at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater. Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, December 20th at 7PM.
If you have registered for one of the orignal audition dates, you do not have to reschedule. Just come on one of the two new dates and you will be able to audition.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but being safe is most important.
For any questions, please email Timothy Locklear at tim@nract.org or call 919-866-0228
NORTH RALEIGH ARTS AND CREATIVE THEATRE
ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR BONNIE AND CLYDE
NORTH RALEIGH ARTS AND CREATIVE THEATRE IS EXCITED TO BRING BONNIE AND CLYDE TO THE STAGE! AUDITIONS WILL BE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 & 11, 2018 AT 7:00PM AT NRACT. CALLBACKS ARE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 AT 7:00PM.
PERFORMANCE DATES ARE MARCH 15-31, 2019 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
DIRECTED BY: JERI LYNN SCHULKE
MUSIC DIRECTED BY: JOANNA LI
Please fill our audition form below:
https://goo.gl/forms/o5fMfHRbxGoxsuxN2
AUDITION INFORMATION:
BONNIE AND CLYDE: THE MUSICAL
Synopsis: When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers’ thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run from every southern state’s police force, the two resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo’s fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Auditionees should come prepared with a headshot and resume, a one-minute contemporary monologue and 24-32 bars of a similar style of Broadway showtune. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in a notebook. No a cappella singing, please. Auditionees may be asked to do some cold reading from sides.
Interested in seeing a range of auditionees. Open to casting non-traditionally for roles.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
CLYDE BARROW: Male, 18-25 yrs old, Range: A2 – C5
A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Reckless, bold, daring.
BONNIE PARKER: Female, 18-25 yrs old Range: G3 – F5
A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Ambitious, stubborn.
MARVIN “BUCK” BARROW: Male, 25-35 yrs old, Range: B2 – G4
Clyde’s brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife’s dislike for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal. Married to Blanche Barrow.
BLANCHE BARROW: Female, 25-35 yrs old, Range: G3 – Eb5
A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow.
CUMIE BARROW: Female, 40-55 yrs old
A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck. Also plays Governor Miriam Ferguson and Others.
GOVERNOR MIRIAM FERGUSON: Female, 40-60 yrs old
An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
TED HINTON: Male, 18-25 yrs old, Range: C3 – A4
A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie.
YOUNG CLYDE: Male, 8-12, Range: B3 – A5
A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Reckless, bold, daring.
YOUNG BONNIE: Female, 8-12, Range: C#4 – C5
A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Ambitious, stubborn.
EMMA PARKER: Female, 40-55 yrs old
Bonnie’s widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
PREACHER: Male, 45-65 yrs old, Range: A2 – C5
The town’s evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
HENRY BARROW: Male, 45-55 yrs old
A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck. Also plays Charlie, Funeral Guest, Guard and Others.
CAPTAIN FRANK HAMER: Male, 45-65 yrs old
A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson. ARCHIE, FUNERAL GUEST, REPORTER, AND OTHERS.
BOB ALCORN: Male, 30-45 yrs old
The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
ENSEMBLE includes the following roles:
Minister, First Judge, Eleanore, Trish, Stella, Bud, Second Judge, First Penitentiary Guard, Shopkeeper, Deputy Johnson, Bank Teller(s), Bank Customers, Funeral Guests, Reporters, Bread Line Folks
*ROLES WILL BE COMBINED AS FOLLOWS:
Minister / First Penitentiary Guard / Detective Bob Alcorn / Ensemble
Cumie Barrow / Governor Miriam Ferguson / Ensemble
First Judge / Bank Teller / Captain Frank Hamer / Ensemble
Eleanore / Funeral Guest / Church Goer / Reporter / Ensemble
Trish / Funeral Guest / Church Goer / Reporter / Bank Customer / Ensemble
Stella / Funeral Guest / Church Goer / Reporter / Bank Customer / Ensemble
Bud / Deputy Johnson / Teller / Funeral Guest / Ensemble
Preacher / Second Judge / Ensemble
Shopkeeper / Funeral Guest / Ensemble