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Audition Dates: Tuesday August 25th & Wednesday August 26th
Time: 7:30pm- 10:00pm
(Time slots will be assigned based on first request. Audition times will be every 10 minutes)
What to prepare: Prepare two contrasting 32 bars or short song selections in the style of rock and/or musical comedy. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required.
Performance Dates: October 16th - October 31st. Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursday,Friday & Saturday at 8pm. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. There may be a Midnight show! (Show will open on a Friday night and close on a Saturday night)
Rehearsals: Will begin September 14th and will be Sunday-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays may be a longer day based on conflicts. This is only a five week rehearsal period.
Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.
*At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show.
Audition Location:
Blank Canvas Theatre
1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios)
Cleveland, OH 44102
The Story
Ripped from the 1992 World Weekly News tabloid headline, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is both a horror spoof and big-hearted satire on American prejudice – all set to an outstanding pop-rock score. When a half boy/half bat creature is discovered in a cave near fictional Hope Falls, West Virginia, the local vet’s wife sets out to teach him the ways of civilization only to be thwarted by the colorful, narrow-minded, “civilized” town folk who have something else in mind. In the tradition of Sophocles, Sondheim and South Park—with hints of Mary Shelley, Tim Burton and Mel Brooks. BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a classic love story with a wicked bite!
"Big laughs…It's remarkable what intelligent wit can accomplish—a jaggedly imaginative mix of skewering humor and energetic glee."—New York Times.
"Composed with smarts, staged with savvy and performed with gusto, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a winner. You'd be batty to miss it." —Star Ledger.
*This show contains adult language and content.
Character Breakdown
* The age range for each character is flexible and all ethnicities will be considered.
Bat Boy (Edgar): (Tenor, Teens -20s) Edgar is half boy/half bat and his journey from a primitive/unrefined being to a well-rounded and civilized human.
Dr. Thomas Parker: (Tenor, 30's - 50's) The town veterinarian who is asked to take care of the creature. He is a desperate man in a loveless marriage who is driven to madness by the attachment between Bay Boy and Meredith. (Tenor)
Meredith Parker: (Mezzo, 30's - 50's) Dr. Parker's wife, Shelley's mother. Meredith is the epitome of the perfect housewife. She helps convince her husband to keep Bat Boy and does everything that the mother he never had would do.
Shelley Parker: (Soprano, Teens –20's) 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.
Sheriff Reynolds: (Tenor, 30-60) The Sheriff who brings Bat Boy to Dr. Parker's house to be "taken care of". Always the mediator and tries to do the right thing.
Rick Taylor: (Teens–20's) One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. A bully and Shelley's boyfriend. Has a rap song.
Ron Taylor: (Tenor, Teens–20's) One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave.
Ruthie Taylor: (Teens–20's) One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave.
Mrs. Taylor: (40's - 50's) Mother of Rick, Ron and Ruthie.
Reverand Billy Hightower: (Tenor, 30-60) The Reverend is an over-the-top caricature of typical religious figures and provides many laughs during his spirited performance of the song "A Joyful Noise" at the town's revival ceremony.
Pan: (Tenor, 25-40) A forest god who sings "Children, Children" and presides over an interpretive marriage ceremony for Shelley and Bat Boy.
Ensemble: (Townsfolk, Animals, Voices): Simple and superstitious, the townspeople are over-the-top representations of rural farmers. Actors playing these roles must be strong singers and good actors and movers.