[Capdist-auditions] the Ghent Playhouse Open Auditions The Bridges of Madison County Feb 15 at 7pm, Feb 17 at 10 am

[Linda Murawski]

GHENT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS FOR

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

Book by Marsha Norman; Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Michael C. Mensching and Michael McDermott
Musical Direction by Ellen Rizzo



Thursday, February 15 at 7pm and

Saturday, February 17 at 10am

At The Ghent Playhouse
6 Town Hall Road
Ghent, New York


SYNOPSIS:
Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, “The Bridges of
Madison County” recalls the unexpected affair of Francesca Johnson, a
devoted Italian-born housewife, and Robert Kincaid, a roving National
Geographic photographer.  Set amid the cornfields of Iowa in 1965, this
sweeping romantic musical about the roads we travel and the bridges we dare
to cross, brings to life four sensual heart-stirring days that will alter
the lives of Francesca and Robert forever.  With a soaring score by Tony
Award winner, Jason Robert Brown, “The Bridges of Madison County” will
leave you breathless.

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN - Actors of all race, ethnicity, identity and body type
are encouraged to audition.

CHARACTERS:  Please note, ages listed below are for the character, not the
actor

FRANCESCA JOHNSON:  (Soprano, character age – 30’s-40’s) – An Italian war
bride, married to a farmer and living in Iowa, she has had eighteen years
of quiet, largely unfulfilling farm life.  She is described as generous,
luminous and funny.

RICHARD “BUD” JOHNSON:  (Baritone, character age 40’s-50’s) – Francesca’s
husband and an Iowa farmer.  A good guy; diligent and dependable, but
always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier.

ROBERT KINCAID:  (Baritone, character age 30’s-40’s) – A ruggedly handsome,
worldly, visionary photographer for National Geographic Magazine, who has
travelled from Washington State to photograph the famous covered bridges of
Madison County.

MARIAN: (Mezzo-soprano, character age 30’s)  Robert’s former wife; a
musician and previous owner of Robert’s guitar.


CHIARA:  (Non-singing role, character age 30’s-40’s) – Francesca’s sister,
still living in Italy    (Note:  One actress will play both Marian and
Chiara)

MICHAEL JOHNSON:  (Tenor, character age 16 to 20’s) – Francesca and Bud’s
son, who later graduates from medical school.

CAROLYN JOHNSON:  (Soprano, character ages 14 to 20’s) – Francesca and
Bud’s daughter.  Filled with both fire and longing for a full life ahead.

MARGE and CHARLIE:  (Alto and Bass, character ages 30’s-60’s) – Francesca
and Bud’s next-door neighbors.  While Marge is both sassy and nosy, she and
her husband are a couple of hard-working, salt-of-the-earth souls, firmly
entrenched in the farm life of Winterset, Iowa.

GINNY, STATE FAIR SINGER:  (Soprano, no specific character age) – May be
added into a small singing ensemble who will portray neighbors, townspeople
and State Fair patrons.

ENSEMBLE – Townspeople, Waitress, State Fair Patrons, and Fiddle Players.

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION:
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16-32 bars of a song from “The
Bridges of Madison County” or a Broadway song in the same flavor as the
score for “Bridges…”
An accompanist will be provided.  Please no a cappella or taped music for
auditions.  Each participant will also read from the script.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE AUDITION:
Please bring along a current resume and a complete list of conflicts for
the period of February 22 through April 28.  Regarding conflicts, please
remember vacations and holiday schedules before auditioning, as these may
be a factor in the casting process.  Head shots are welcomed, but not
required.

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will typically be held in the evening, with some weekend
rehearsals added as we get closer to opening.  Further rehearsal details
will be determined after auditions.

PERFORMANCES:  April 11-28, 2024
Performances for this production run for three weeks, beginning with a
Preview performance on Thursday evening, April 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., then
continuing Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons
at 2:00 p.m., through April 28, 2024.

Please note that everyone cast in this production MUST be available for
every performance.

For further information about auditions or the production, please visit the
Ghent Playhouse website or contact directors Michael Mensching or Michael
McDermott, by email, at senor65 at aol.com or irishmike518 at yahoo.com
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