The Wildwood Theatre
Audition Notice
Bare : a pop opera
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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.
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
$500-$850 depending on role
Rehearsals will generally be held in the evening Monday - Friday from 6:30 pm - 9 pm at The Center For Performing Arts.
Performances will run October 5-15th at The Capri Theater.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nun, wise, no-nonsense
Age: 30+
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Vocal Range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: BIPOC
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
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
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
Very naive, ever cheerful
Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Alto
Ethnicity: BIPOC
Sarcastic student
Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
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
Nerdy student type
Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Tenor
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities