Description:

BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to submit/attend every audition.

Seeking strong singing adult actors of all ages and a child (soprano voice) to play a 13 year old character. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to submit as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer. All actors must have been up to date on your Covid vaccinations before Sunday 4/23/23 for consideration.

WHEN:
Adults of ALL ages - In Person Auditions
AND
Child Soprano to play a 13 year old who identifies as female

In Person Auditions will be on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 5pm-8pm. Auditions will be at BrightSide Theatre's Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532. Sign up for a time at https://signup.com/go/aMOaaDF Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song that shows off your acting strengths as well as vocal range in the style of this show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring Headshot/Resume

Callbacks will be in person at our Rehearsal Space in Lisle in the evening of Wednesday, May 9.

Pay Rate: $200 Stipend

WHERE:
Auditions, Callbacks and Rehearsals: BrightSide Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532
Tech/Performances: Theatre at Meiley-Swallow, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville, IL 60540

CAST BREAKDOWN:

Fredrik Egerman: (identifies male) A successful widowed middle-aged lawyer. He is married to the 18-year-old Anne and has one son from his previous marriage, Henrik. In the past, he and Desiree were lovers. Baritone

Anne Egerman: (identifies female) Fredrik's new, naive young wife, who is still a virgin after 11 months of marriage. Soprano

Henrik Egerman: (identifies male) Fredrik's son, 20 years old and Anne's stepson. He is serious but confused; he reads the works of philosophers and theologians whilst studying for the Lutheran priesthood. His sexual repression is a great cause of his turmoil, as he lusts after Anne and attempts to have a sexual encounter with Petra. Tenor

Petra: (identifies female) Anne's maid and closest confidante, brash, bold, and flirtatious. She has relations with Henrik. Mezzo

Desiree Armfeldt: (identifies female) Self-absorbed, once-successful actress, now touring the countryside in what is clearly not the "glamorous life". Harbored love for Fredrik for years since their affair. Mezzo

Fredrika Armfeldt: (identifies female) Desiree's thirteen-year-old daughter, who may or may not be the product (unbeknownst to Fredrik) of the actress's and Fredrik's affair. Soprano

Madame Armfeldt: (identifies female) Desiree's mother, a former courtesan who has had "liaisons" with royalty. Alto

Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm: (identifies male) A military dragoon who is Desiree's latest lover. Hypocritically places value on fidelity, being hugely possessive when it comes to both his wife and mistress. Comedic role. Baritone

Countess Charlotte Malcolm: (identifies female) Carl-Magnus' wife, to whom he flaunts his infidelities. She despises her husband for his behavior but obeys his orders due to her hopeless love for him. Self-loathing and borderline alcoholic, yet the more intelligent half of the Malcolm couple. Mezzo

The Quintet: A group of five singers that act as a Greek chorus.
Mr. Lindquist Baritone
Mr. Erlanson Tenor
Mrs. Nordstrom Soprano
Mrs. Anderssen Soprano
Mrs. Segstrom Mezzo-Soprano

Frid: (identifies Male) Madame Armfeldt's manservant. Has a tryst with Petra.
Malla: (identifies female) Desiree's maid, who is with her constantly.
Osa: (identifies female) Maid at Madame Armfeldt's manse.
Bertrand: (identifies make) Page at Madame Armfeldt's manse.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim - Book by Hugh Wheeler
Music Director Sara Cate Langham
Directed by Jeffrey Cass