Thank you for choosing to audition for "Bye Bye Birdie" with The Community Players, Rhode Island's Oldest Community Theatre!
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PLEASE NOTE: All auditions will be held at the Coutu Theater/St. Raphael Academy Campus:
123 Walcott St Pawtucket, RI (Entrance to theater on Maynard Street)
Sign-in will begin at 6:00 pm, with auditions beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. No sign-ins after 7:00pm.
Sunday, July 26th at 6:30PM
Monday, July 27th at 6:30PM
Callbacks (If Needed) Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30pm
Director Terry Murray and Music Director Ron Procopio are are actively seeking and welcoming a diverse cast of actors of all races, ethnicity, national origin, religion, mental and physical abilities, sexual/affectional orientation, gender and its expression. All Roles are Open.
People looking to audition for a teenage role do not have to be of teenage age, but be able to play one on stage.
Those auditioning should bring sheet music and prepare 16-24 bars of an up-tempo song (NOT from Bye Bye Birdie) that shows off vocal range and personality. An accompanist will be provided. Please do not bring tracks or sing acapella.
The audition will also include a small dance combination and cold readings from the script for principal roles.
Rehearsals will be Sunday/Monday/Thursdays 6:30-9:30.
The show will be produced at Jenks Auditorium November 13-15 and 20-22 2026.
Anyone cast must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances. We do not use understudies.
For further information, email producer, Ethan at ethan.mendes@thecommunityplayers.net