<div dir="ltr"><div><div><b>Bridge Street Theatre</b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>in Catskill, New York, the region’s “<a href="https://www.timesunion.com/theater/article/bridge-street-theatre-review-uncle-vanya-19452402.php" target="_blank">most fearless professional stage company</a>,” is currently accepting submissions for casting consideration from <b>local Equity and non-Equity musical theatre performers</b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for their<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Summer 2025</b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>production of Carmen Borgia’s original musical,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL</i></b>, directed by Timothy Dakin-Dunn and music directed by Carmen Borgia.<br></div><div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding-top:20px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Rehearsals begin in Catskill, New York, on July 7th, 2025, with performances July 24 – August 3rd, 2025, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.</font></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Equity actors are employed under a Special Appearance contract at (currently) $340/wk. Sorry, no work weeks accrue for health insurance. On-site housing and one-time round-trip transportation are available to artists from outside a 50-mile radius of Catskill. All artists will receive financial compensation.</font></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Bridge Street Theatre reaffirms its <span style="box-sizing:border-box">commitment to diversity</span> and maintains a policy of <span style="box-sizing:border-box">equal employment opportunity</span>designed to <span style="box-sizing:border-box">promote a positive model of inclusion</span>! As such, we encourage performers of </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">all ethnicities</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">gender expressions</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">, and </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">ages</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">, as well as </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">performers with disabilities</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">, to submit.</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Those selected will be contacted for in-person auditions in mid-to-late March 2025, or asked to submit a self-tape. For those auditions, all actors will be asked to prepare a 32-bar cut of an uptempo musical theatre song and a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre ballad of their choosing; an accompanist will be provided for in-person auditionees.</font></span></p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:15px;line-height:25px;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font size="2" color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><u>ROLES AVAILABLE:</u></font></span></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Wheeler</b></span> (LEAD) – A skilled yet youthful sailor with a mysterious past. Determined and independent, he carries a deep longing to discover his origins. A strong singer with an adventurous spirit.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: early-to-mid 20s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: TENOR, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">G2-E4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Arabella</b></span> (LEAD) – The cook’s daughter, a sharp-witted, independent, and exuberant young woman. She’s resourceful and tough but yearns for stability. Strong comedic timing and vocal ability required. <br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: early-to-mid 20s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: ALTO, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">C3-E5</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Captain Spar</b></span> (LEAD) – An aging mariner, world-weary yet still sharp. Once a formidable sailor, now struggling to keep up in a changing world. Gruff but with a soft spot for his ragtag crew. Sings a heartfelt ballad.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 50s – 60s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: TENOR/BARITONE, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">A2-E5</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Hurley</b></span> (LEAD) – The ship’s cook, rough around the edges with a love for questionable culinary choices. Protective of Arabella, with a knack for survival and a love of schemes.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 30s – 40s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">E2-E4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Pirate Captain</b></span> (FEATURE) – A flamboyant, commanding presence, leading the infamous Singing Pirates of Petropolis. Equal parts charming and terrifying, with a booming baritone voice. All actors in “featured” roles will also be a member of the ensemble when not in-character as their feature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE/TENOR, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">B2-G4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Pym</b></span> (FEATURE) – A mysterious and well-traveled merchant with a penchant for trading in the bizarre and spiritual. A cunning, enigmatic, and somewhat eccentric man. All actors in “featured” roles will also be a member of the ensemble when not in-character as their feature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: TENOR, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Bb2-Eb4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Queen Margaret</span> </b>(FEATURE) – The powerful and charismatic ruler of Isla Biaches, a vibrant island community. She is commanding, elegant, and full of life. A strong singer and comedic actor. All actors in “featured” roles will also be a member of the ensemble when not in-character as their feature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: ALTO/SOPRANO, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">G3-G4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Ucello</b></span> (FEATURE) – A former monk turned coffee connoisseur. Grumpy, secretive, and deeply entrenched in his ways. Unknowingly holds the key to Wheeler’s past. All actors in “featured” roles will also be a member of the ensemble when not in-character as their feature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 40s-50s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE/TENOR, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">A2-C4</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Luisa</b></span> (FEATURE) – A fierce and wild former nun, hardened by a lifetime of survival. She is tough, passionate, and unpredictable, carrying deep emotional wounds. All actors in “featured” roles will also be a member of the ensemble when not in-character as their feature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 40s – 50s<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: SOPRANO, </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">C#3-E5</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b>Various Ensemble Roles</b></span> – Includes bandits, pirates, townsfolk, and the spirited women of Isla Biaches. Seeking versatile performers with strong movement and vocal skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">AGE RANGE: 18+<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">VOCAL RANGE: all</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Also looking for actors who might play any of the following <span style="box-sizing:border-box">musical instruments</span>:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Ukulele – any size, strumming or picking with authority<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Pennywhistle – zippy intro and a short solo<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Hand percussion – bongos, shakers, djembe, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Tuba – 1 “oom-pah” and one eighth-note song<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Trumpet – 1 melodic intro<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Cello – a complicated tango and a ballad<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">– Classical guitar – Latin flavors</span></font></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">For consideration, please email </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><b><a href="mailto:casting@bridgest.org" target="_blank">casting@bridgest.org</a> ASAP</b></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box">. Please include:</span></font></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem"><li style="margin-left:15px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">your current headshot (or a current photo)</font></span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">your current theatrical/performing resume</font></span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">the role(s) you would like to be considered for</font></span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">any musical instruments that you can play well</font></span></li><li style="margin-left:15px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">a brief email introducing yourself </font></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1.5em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif" size="4">Email submissions will be closed on <span style="font-weight:bold;box-sizing:border-box">Sunday, 03/09/2025 </span>at<span style="font-weight:bold;box-sizing:border-box"> 5:00pm</span>. </font></span></p>Thank you for considering Bridge Street Theatre, head on over to BridgeStreetTheatre.org for more info, and we are very excited to meet you!</div></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding-top:20px"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font style="font-weight:bold"><font size="2" face="arial, sans-serif">Timothy Dunn</font></font></div><div dir="ltr">847-373-4700</div><div><a href="http://timothydunncreative.com" target="_blank">timothydunncreative.com</a></div></div></div></div></div>