Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
BONNIE & CLYDE
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics by Don Black
Book by Ivan Menchell
Playing May 17 - June 15, 2024
Directed by Natalie Burkhart
Music Direction by Noël Clark
Choreography by Whitney Morris
Fight and Intimacy Direction by Carlo J. Aceytuno
America's most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in this compelling adventure.
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde. Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to auditions@uprighttheatre.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling musical with a non-traditional score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music.
UPRIGHT RATING: MA (Mature Audiences)
*Violence, intimacy, adult situations and language. Not recommended for children.
For more information on Upright Production Ratings, please email info@uprighttheatre.org.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Clyde Barrow
A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Vocal range: A2-C5
Bonnie Parker
A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Gender: Female | Age: 18 to 25 | Vocal range: G3-F5
Marvin "Buck" Barrow
Clyde's brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Gender: Male | Age: 25 to 35 | Vocal range: B2-G4
Blanche Barrow
A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow.
Gender: Female | Age: 25 to 35 | Vocal range: G3-Eb5
Cumie Barrow
A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck.
Gender: Female| Age: 40 to 55
Sherriff Schmid
The sheriff of Dallas County. Determined, steadfast, and dedicated to the law.
Gender: Male | Age 45-60
Ted Hinton
A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie.
Gender: Male | Age: 18 to 25 | Vocal range: C3-A4
Young Clyde
Gender: Male | Age: 12 to 15
Vocal range: B3-A5
Young Bonnie
Gender: Female | Age: 12 to 15
Vocal range: C#4-C5
Emma Parker
Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Gender: Female | Age: 40 to 55
Preacher
The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 65 | Vocal range: A2-C5
Henry Barrow
A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 55
Governor Miriam Ferguson
An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Gender: Female| Age: 40 to 60
Captain Frank Hamer
A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson.
Gender: Male | Age: 45 to 65
Bob Alcorn
The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Gender: Male | Age: 30 to 45
Ensemble
Store Clerks; Cops/Guards; Bank Customers; Choir; Bread Line Folks
*Ensemble members may also play several featured roles throughout the show in addition to the roles listed above.
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by March 27, 2024. Callbacks (if needed) will be March 30, 2024, 12pm-3pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found on the Upright Theatre Co. website at: https://www.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin April 8, 2024 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday from 12p-3p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 17-June 15, 2024, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.
For more information, please visit https://www.
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
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Upright Theatre Co.
2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
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