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GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce auditions for its 2023 season-closer, Bright Star. We are seeking actors and actresses 18 or older.

Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this warm and loving show premiered in 2014 at the Old Globe in San Diego before moving to Broadway in 2016. The musical won Outer Critics Circle awards for Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Score as well as the Drama Desk award for Outstanding Music. Set in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, this Bluegrass-tinged musical is inspired by Real Life Events, and an Appalachian folk tale.

1940's Literary Editor Alice Murphy meets Billy Cane, a young soldier just home from serving in World War II. As Billy pursues his life long dream of being an author, Alice is transported back to the 1920's & the dreams of her youth, each following their own BRIGHT STAR. As the story of Alice and Billy's lives simultaneously unfold with beautiful melodies and moving characters, the rich tapestry & deep emotions of their theatrical journey serves as a sincere reminder - no matter how dark the world gets, the sun will shine again.

Peter Lemongelli is directing, music director/assistant director is Raegan Kotz, choreographer is Katy Smith, producer is Craig Gustafson.

Auditions are by appointment only Sunday, February 26 and Monday, February 27 at Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove, located at 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515.