auditions for Bye Bye Birdie
Creative Greensboro will hold auditions for “Bye Bye Birdie,” a musical comedy with Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams and directed by Todd Fisher, Wesley McCleary and Carrie Plew. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, from 7-9 pm in the Stephen D Hyers theatre at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Actors ages 12 and older of all experience levels, genders, ethnicities, or racial identities are welcome to register for an audition. Character and Role Breakdown are part of the audition form. Register for an audition at creativegreensboro.com
Actors should prepare 16 bars of a contemporary Broadway musical to sing for their audition. All actors will be asked to participate in a brief movement audition. Actors are asked not to audition with a song from “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Rehearsals are in the evenings and on weekends as schedules permit. Performances will take place June 25-28. Not a performer but you still want to participate? Several backstage support opportunities are also available. Register to join the crew using the same online audition form.
About “Bye Bye Birdie”
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world. BYE BYE BIRDIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. At the Virginia Sommerville Sutton Theatre.
About Creative Greensboro’s Drama Program
Creative Greensboro’s drama programming provides the community opportunities to participate in all aspects of live theater, from auditioning, casting, rehearsals, stage management, and performance. The program emphasizes process over product and provides experiential learning while showcasing quality productions and having fun.
For more information, contact Creative Greensboro’s Performing Arts Coordinator, Todd Fisher at todd.fisher@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2974.