Auditions September 16, 2013. Morning, afternoon and evening at 1st Stage for BAT BOY!
May 23, 2014 to June 22, 2014
Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe. Book by Keythe Farley & Brian Flemming.
Musical Director, Walter McCoy. Choreographer, Jeremy McShan.
Director, Steven Royal
Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays, 2pm & 8pm; Sundays, 2pm & 7pm
Auditions September 16, 2013. Morning, afternoon and evening.
Seeking a diverse cast of 10 highly energetic TRIPLE THREATS with extremely secure vocal technique in Legit and Contemporary styles. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND 4-5 WEEKS OF REHEARSAL.
BAT BOY is written for a cast of ten people to play all twenty-two roles. Every featured, ensemble cast member plays multiple roles, including at least one of the opposite gender. Only the actors playing Bat Boy, Shelley Parker, Meredith Parker, and Dr. Thomas Parker, play a single role.
Bat Boy/Edgar (male- 15-22) Vocal Range: B2-A4 (falsetto to E5) (tenor)
Half boy/half bat takes a journey from a primitive/unrefined being to a well-rounded and civilized human.
Shelley Parker (female-15-22) Vocal Range: Ab2 - Ab4 (+ raps) (soprano)
The Parker's rebellious daughter. Shelley transforms from a spoiled brat who taunts Bat Boy into a young woman who falls in love with him and protects him from the town's wrath.
Meredith Parker (female-35-50) Vocal Range: F2 - F4 (mezzo soprano)
Shelley's mother. Meredith, is the epitome of the perfect housewife but she holds a dark secret.
Dr. Thomas Parker (male-35-55) Vocal Range: Ab2 - A4 (tenor)
Thomas is the town veterinarian and grows to secretly despise the boy. Driven mad by this hatred and jealousy, he manipulates the situation using his veterinarian skills to his advantage – even at the price of human life.
The six remaining actors play FEATURED ENSEMBLE ROLES – males and females; various ages, types and voice parts.
To request an audition, send your Headshot & Resume to Jane at: casting@1ststagetysons.org - subject line, BAT BOY 2014 and indicate what time of day you prefer. If you are given an audition appointment, please prepare 32 bars of a Contemporary Musical Theatre piece and be ready to move. No Andrew Lloyd Webber or Les Miz.
