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Audition Notice
Bare : a pop opera

BIPOC ACTORS NEEDED

 


Wildwood Theatre is excited to announce auditions for their fall production of "bare: a pop opera". This contemporary rock musical, written by Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere Jr., features a pulsating rock score and emotionally charged story.

bare

The opera follows a group of teens grappling with issues of identity, sexuality, and religion at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. Provocative, raw, and unyielding in exploring how modern generations navigate the tightrope between adolescence and adulthood, “bare” examines the consequences of baring one’s soul or hiding it from those who matter most.

Book by JON HARTMERE and DAMON INTRABARTOLO
Music by DAMON INTRABARTOLO
Lyrics by JON HARTMERE

Directed by Sarah Catcher.
Musical Direction by Melissa Warhol.

 

“Bare” is presented through special arrangement, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Compensation

$500-$850 depending on role

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will generally be held in the evening Monday - Friday from 6:30 pm - 9 pm at The Center For Performing Arts.

Performances

Performances will run October 5-15th at The Capri Theater.

Auditions

 

Center for Performing Arts
room: 305w
3754 Pleasant Ave 
Minneapolis MN 55409

Please prepare 32 bars from a contemporary-style musical or pop/rock song and bring a copy of the sheet music. An accompanist will be present during your audition. A potential callback may consist of singing songs from the show if deemed necessary. Specific selections and resources for learning the music will be sent closer to the audition dates.

Video auditions will be accepted; instructions are provided on the audition form. 

Callbacks will be Sunday, July 16th, at 5 pm.

All roles are PAID/NON-UNION.

Roles

Jason

St. Cecilla’s senior class golden boy; charming, popular jock with a sweet side; Peter’s secret boyfriend; Nadia’s twin brother; closeted, questioning, scared; Peter’s roommate and best friend.

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Pop Bari-Tenor Belt.
Vocal range: B2-A4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Considerations: The actor should identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community (though they will not be asked to disclose this identity)

Peter:

Jason’s clandestine boyfriend, roommate, and best friend; reflective, sensitive, loyal, and kind - a friend to all

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Pop Tenor Belt
Vocal range: C3-A4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Other Considerations: The actor should identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community (though they will not be asked to disclose this identity)

Ivy:

The popular girl who all others envy; inside is insecure, with a need to be loved; Nadia’s roommate and arch-rival; the object of Matt’s obsession

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano Belt
Vocal range: A3-F5
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Matt:

Studious and pious academic and athletic rival to Jason, despite his best efforts, always comes in second; obsessed with Ivy

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Tenor Belt
Vocal range: C3-G4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Nadia:
Jason’s twin sister, plus-size, rebel with sardonic, caustic wit; Ivy’s roommate and arch-rival

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Other Considerations: this character must be played by a plus-size actor

Lucas:

St. Cecilia’s fun-loving purveyor of altered reality, a dealer, rap skills a plus; comedic bad boy of the group

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Vocal range: G2-G4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Claire:

Peter’s mother, loving, in denial of Peter’s sexuality, wants to help and support him but doesn’t know how.

Age: 35+
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Vocal range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Sister Chantelle:

Nun, wise, no-nonsense

Age: 30+
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Vocal Range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: BIPOC

Father/Priest:

St. Cecilia’s headmaster is a traditionalist, a voice of authority, yet friendly and caring for his students.

Age: 30+
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Vocal range: G2-G4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Tanya:

Lucas’s girlfriend, backup singer to Sister Chantelle

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Ethnicity: BIPOC

Kyra:

Student and backup singer to Sister Chantelle

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Alto
Ethnicity: BIPOC

Diane:

Very naive, ever cheerful

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Alto
Ethnicity: BIPOC

Rory:

Sarcastic student

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Zack:

Jock. is not the brightest bulb

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Alan:

Nerdy student type

Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Tenor
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities