Auditions
Auditions will take place June 26th and 27th from 7-9pm
in the Bernards Township Community Center
289 S. Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ
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Performance Dates: Sept 29, 30, and Oct 1, 6, and 7
at Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Please prepare from the following sides:
Plot:
Alfie Byrne is a bus driver in 1964 Dublin whose heart holds secrets that he can’t share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in the local church hall, he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” But the redemptive power of theatre changes his life and brings his friends back to his side.
Character Breakdown
Adele
A girl new to Alfie’s bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a, “small-town” girl who is wise beyond her years.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Alfie
Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Baldy
Also known as James Michael O’Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda’s. He lost his wife early in life.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Breton Beret/Sully O’hara/Peter
Gender: Male
Age: 25-35
Carney/Oscar Wilde
The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie’s productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Ernie Lally
The company set designer.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Lily Byrne
Alfie’s sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Miss Crowe
The company costume designer.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Mrs. Curtin
An actor in the company and the choreographer.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Grace
Mrs. Patrick
Robbie’s married lover and the mother of three children.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Rasher Flynn/Father Kenny
The company technician.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Robbie
Alfie’s coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3