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Bye Bye Birdie Audition Form

Thank you for choosing to audition for "Bye Bye Birdie" with The Community Players, Rhode Island's Oldest Community Theatre!
To streamline the audition process, please fill out the form below. 

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 info@thecommunityplayers.org

Character Breakdown:

Adult Principles:
ALBERT PETERSON –(30’s) Young man President of Almaelou Music Corp. (Range: (opt. F2) Bb2-Gb4)
ROSE ALVAREZ – (30’s) Feisty young Latina woman and Albert's secretary. Principal dancer and singer (Range: (opt. F3) Gb3-C5)
CONRAD BIRDIE –(late teens, early 20’s) Rock star and teen idol (Range: Ab2-Gb4)
MRS. MAE PETERSON (late 50's early 60's)  – Albert's mother, the quintessential "Mama"
MR. HARRY MACAFEE (40's)  – Father of Kim and Randolph (Range: C3-E4)
MRS. DORIS MACAFEE (40's)  – Mother of Kim and Randolph (Range: Bb3-F5)
GLORIA RASPUTIN – A broad, tap-dancing "secretary." Mae's choice to replace Rosie

Teen Principles:
KIM MACAFEE – (Teen) Determined and self-possessed (Range: G3-Ab5)
RANDOLPH MACAFEE – Kim's younger brother (Range: D3-D4)
HUGO PEABODY – Kim's "steady," nerdy but sincere
URSULA MERKLE – A hyper-enthusiastic friend and neighbor of Kim's (Range: D4-F5)

Teen Ensemble:
DEBORAH SUE – Sweet Apple teenager. Teen chorus (Range: D4-F5)
MARGIE – Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 5; Act I, Scene 7 (Range: D4-F5)
ALICE – Sweet Apple teenager and Mayor's daughter. Teen chorus
HARVEY JOHNSON – Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 2 (Range: D3-F#4)
HELEN – Teenage singer (non-speaking)
NANCY – Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 5
PENELOPE – voice; Act I, Scene 5; Act II, Scene 7
SUZIE (non-speaking)
KARL (non-speaking)
FREDDIE (non-speaking)
ONE GIRL - Teen girls chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 4

Adult Ensemble:
Various ensemble which may be doubled such as 
BARTENDER (Charles F. Maude), MAYOR, MAYOR'S WIFE (Edna), MRS. MERKLE,
MR. JOHSON, REPORTERS, TRAVELERS, OFF STAGE VOICES, ETC
 
12. Pronouns (Check all that apply) *This question is required.
13. How did you hear about the auditions? *This question is required.
14. Is this first time auditioning for The Community Players? *This question is required.
15. Audition Date you are planning to attend *This question is required.
16. Are you available for the callbacks on Wednesday, July 29th? *This question is required.
18. If not chosen for the above, would you accept another role?
  *This question is required.
19. Would you accept ensemble? *This question is required.
20. If cast, would you be willing to change your appearance (ex. cut or color hair, etc.)? *This question is required.
22. Vocal Part *This question is required.
27. Please upload headshot (This is not required as we will be taking your picture at the auditions)
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