Auditions

Current Auditions: The Spitfire Grill

Seeking 4 women and 3 men (see below for character breakdown).

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If unable to attend general auditions, or if all time slots are filled (no time slots appear if all slots are taken), please email your headshot and resume to Rebecca Mauldin, Casting Associate, at auditions@bohotheatre.com, and continue checking the sign-up for cancellations. Additional times may be added.

Audition Location

• General Auditions
  The School of Theatre at DePaul, 2135 North Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614:
  May 19, 2012: 3-9pm (Room 208)
  May 20, 2012: 10am-5pm (Room 401)
  

Audition Requirements

Please prepare one 16-32 bar cut in the style of the show, plus bring your book in case the artistic team needs to hear a second piece. For women, singer-songwriter/folk pieces are encouraged. For the role of Caleb, a strong folk/rock selection is encouraged. Actors interested in the non-singing role of Eli should prepare a one-minute monologue. Please bring music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early in order to fill out an information and availability form. Please bring your book in case the director would like to hear something different.

Characters

• Percy Talbott: Early to mid-20s. A bit rough-edged, but a natural, earthy presence. Life experience has given her wisdom beyond her years, and she longs for a better life outside of her circumstances. Strong country/folk belt to ‘D’, some head voice required.
• Hannah Ferguson: Able to play 70. A tough-skinned spitfire, with a no-nonsense manner. Mezzo-alto chest range.
• Shelby Thorne: Mid 30s. A plain woman with an ethereal manner. Exhibits low self-confidence but gains a new belief in herself once Percy enters her story. Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to a 'D'.
• Caleb Thorpe: Mid 30s - Early 40s. Frustrated, out-of-work foreman. Should avoid obvious misogynistic trap that is set forth by the character, and should exhibit a heartbreaking struggle in trying to overcome the past. Strong folk/rock voice with an edge, to a 'G'.
• Sheriff Joe Sutter: Mid to Late 20s. A young, small-town policeman with a restless nature. Strong folk tenor to a ‘G’ (touches an A).
• Effy Krayneck: 40s-50s. Postmistress and busybody, set in her ways as the town gossip. Mezzo/alto chest range (carries close harmony).
• The Visitor: 40s. A mysterious figure who never speaks. Physical actor with expressive eyes and heartbreaking presence.