[Capdist-auditions] Casting for “South: A Nautical Musical” @ Bridge Street Theatre!

[Timothy Dunn]

*Bridge Street Theatre* in Catskill, New York, the region’s “most fearless
professional stage company
<https://www.timesunion.com/theater/article/bridge-street-theatre-review-uncle-vanya-19452402.php>,”
is currently accepting submissions for casting consideration from *local
Equity and non-Equity musical theatre performers* for their *Summer
2025* production
of Carmen Borgia’s original musical, *SOUTH: A NAUTICAL MUSICAL*, directed
by Timothy Dakin-Dunn and music directed by Carmen Borgia.

Rehearsals begin in Catskill, New York, on July 7th, 2025, with
performances July 24 – August 3rd, 2025, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays.

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.

Bridge Street Theatre reaffirms its commitment to diversity and maintains a
policy of equal employment opportunitydesigned to promote a positive model
of inclusion! As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender
expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

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.
*ROLES AVAILABLE:*

*Wheeler* (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.
AGE RANGE: early-to-mid 20s
VOCAL RANGE: TENOR, G2-E4

*Arabella* (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.
AGE RANGE: early-to-mid 20s
VOCAL RANGE: ALTO, C3-E5

*Captain Spar* (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.
AGE RANGE: 50s – 60s
VOCAL RANGE: TENOR/BARITONE, A2-E5

*Hurley* (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.
AGE RANGE: 30s – 40s
VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE, E2-E4

*Pirate Captain* (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.
AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s
VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE/TENOR, B2-G4

*Pym* (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.
AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s
VOCAL RANGE: TENOR, Bb2-Eb4

*Queen Margaret *(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.
AGE RANGE: 30s – 60s
VOCAL RANGE: ALTO/SOPRANO, G3-G4

*Ucello* (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.
AGE RANGE: 40s-50s
VOCAL RANGE: BARITONE/TENOR, A2-C4

*Luisa* (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.
AGE RANGE: 40s – 50s
VOCAL RANGE: SOPRANO, C#3-E5

*Various Ensemble Roles* – Includes bandits, pirates, townsfolk, and the
spirited women of Isla Biaches. Seeking versatile performers with strong
movement and vocal skills.
AGE RANGE: 18+
VOCAL RANGE: all

Also looking for actors who might play any of the following musical
instruments:
– Ukulele – any size, strumming or picking with authority
– Pennywhistle – zippy intro and a short solo
– Hand percussion – bongos, shakers, djembe, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian
– Tuba – 1 “oom-pah” and one eighth-note song
– Trumpet – 1 melodic intro
– Cello – a complicated tango and a ballad
– Classical guitar – Latin flavors

For consideration, please email *casting at bridgest.org
<casting at bridgest.org> ASAP*. Please include:

   - your current headshot (or a current photo)
   - your current theatrical/performing resume
   - the role(s) you would like to be considered for
   - any musical instruments that you can play well
   - a brief email introducing yourself

Email submissions will be closed on Sunday, 03/09/2025 at 5:00pm.
Thank you for considering Bridge Street Theatre, head on over to
BridgeStreetTheatre.org for more info, and we are very excited to meet you!

Timothy Dunn
847-373-4700
timothydunncreative.com
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