**Those who are only interested in dance, should email with a short combination or footage of previous dance comp/performance, etc.**
Characters:
All Genders, playing ages, ethnicities, body types, vocal types, singers, actors, and dancers are encouraged to audition. We will use choreography to fill scene breaks and to move set pieces, etc. There are roles for singers, dancers, actors and any combination of the three. Callbacks will be based on vocals and/or acting ability (monologue). A dance combo will taught at callbacks.
Please note gender preferences and pronouns on your audition form/resume and in your slate.
Ensemble
The ensemble is large and varied, with roles for all ages and types, along with several speaking parts (some of which are outlined below). The ensemble are involved throughout, however the two big singing numbers are “God's Arms Are Always Open” and “Made in America”.
Store Clerks; Cops/Guards; Bank Customers; Choir; Bread Line Folks – all ages and genders.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Bonnie Parker
Lead. Female. Playing age: 18-25
Vocal range top: F5
A “ravishing redhead” who is beautiful, talented, passionate and easily seduced by love, fame and the promise of a better life. In an alternate reality she could be a movie star, and in her own reality she is. This is another star turn opportunity for a talented actress who can belt a song with the best of them.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Clyde Barrow
Lead. Male. Playing age: 18-25
Vocal range top: C5
Devastatingly charming with a winning smile. Raised in absolute poverty and dreams of a better life through fame and ill-gotten fortune. Passionate, impulsive and single minded - he is Bonnie's partner in love and crime. The role requires a strong singing voice, with an impressive range . This is a star turn for a leading actor type.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Blanche Barrow
Lead. Female. Playing Age: 25-35
Vocal range top: Eb5
Buck’s wife who is religious and strong willed, while fiercely loyal. Prim and proper on the surface, with a sexy edge underneath. This is a classic Wildhorn character actress role, strong willed and funny, with more than her fair share of belted key changes.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Eleanor
Lead. Female. Playing age: 20-40
Vocal Range Top : F5
One of three women from the town who all have husbands in jail - and are making the most of it. These are three singing and acting roles for actresses with some great comic timing.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Trish
Lead. Female. Playing age: 20-40
Vocal Range Top : F5
One of three women from the town who all have husbands in jail - and are making the most of it. These are three singing and acting roles for actresses with some great comic timing.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Stella
Lead. Female. Playing age: 20-40
Vocal Range Top : F5
One of three women from the town who all have husbands in jail - and are making the most of it. These are three singing and acting roles for actresses with some great comic timing.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Cumie Barrow
Lead. Female. Playing age: 40-55
Mother to Clyde and Buck. A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. A non-singing role – but needs to bring pathos and stability to the Barrow family. Can play in ensemble as well.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Emma Parker
Lead. Female. Playing age: 40-55
Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive. A role for a good character actress that shows what could have been had Bonnie settled for a quieter life.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Governor Miriam Ferguson
Lead. Female. Playing age: 40-60
An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh – the first female governor and a complete ball buster. A great role for an actress who can own the stage with a look.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Ted Hinton
Lead. Male. Playing age: 18-25
Vocal range top: A4
A police officer – good, kind and decent. Not that it gets him what he really wants, which is reflected in his unrequited love for Bonnie. Ah Ted. He’s who your mum wants you to date. A great role for an actor who can connect with an audience and has a sweet singing voice.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Marvin "Buck" Barrow
Lead. Male. Playing age: 25-35
Vocal range top: G4
Clyde’s brother – torn between his loyalty to his brother and his love for his wife. Has an adventurous streak, which conflicts with his wish for a quiet life with his wife. This is a great opportunity for a character actor who has great comic timing and can take the audience on a journey.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Bob Alcorn
Lead. Male. Playing age: 30-45
The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Henry Barrow
Lead. Male. Playing age: 45-55
A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck. Much like Emma Parker, Henry shows us the struggle that all people were going through in the depression. A man of few words, this actor needs an expressive face and good physical acting skills.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Preacher
Lead. Male. 45-60
Vocal range top: C5
The town’s evangelist preacher – loud, boisterous and more a performer than a holy man.
Major cameo with 2 great show-stopping songs. This role is for an actor with a great presence, a wicked smile and a powerful gospel voice.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
Captain Frank Hamer
Lead. Male. 45-65
A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson as ‘one last job’ before retiring. Complete badass.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
- Please submit ~32 bars in the style of Bonnie and Clyde.
- Please submit a brief monologue in the style of Bonnie and Clyde.
Some great song selections for your consideration:
performerstuff.com/mgs/audition-songs-for-bonnie-and-clyde-by-character/
Blanche Barrow
“Asheville” – Bright Star
"Backwoods Barbie” – 9 to 5
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
“You Oughta Be Here With Me” – Big River
Bonnie Parker
“Another Life” – The Bridges of Madison County
“I Want to Go to Hollywood” – Grand Hotel
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“Nothin’ Up” – The Robber Bridegroom
“Sleepy Man” – The Robber Bridegroom
Buck Barrow
“Build a Wall” – Shrek
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Stronger” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Clyde Barrow
“Love Stolen” – The Robber Bridegroom
“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Steal With Style” – The Robber Bridegroom
“The World Inside a Frame” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Altos)
“An Old-Fashioned Love Story” – The Wild Party
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It All Fades Away” – The Bridges of Madison County
“That’s What I Could Do” – Violet
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)“Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy” – Once
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“I’ll Never Pass This Way Again” – The Civil War
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“When I Go” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“Oklahoma?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“The Life of the Party” – The Wild Party
Ensemble (Tenors)“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Bright Star” – Bright Star
“Virginia” – The Civil War
performerstuff.com/mgs/audition-songs-for-bonnie-and-clyde-by-character/
Blanche Barrow
“Asheville” – Bright Star
"Backwoods Barbie” – 9 to 5
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
“You Oughta Be Here With Me” – Big River
Bonnie Parker
“Another Life” – The Bridges of Madison County
“I Want to Go to Hollywood” – Grand Hotel
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“Nothin’ Up” – The Robber Bridegroom
“Sleepy Man” – The Robber Bridegroom
Buck Barrow
“Build a Wall” – Shrek
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Stronger” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Clyde Barrow
“Love Stolen” – The Robber Bridegroom
“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Steal With Style” – The Robber Bridegroom
“The World Inside a Frame” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Altos)
“An Old-Fashioned Love Story” – The Wild Party
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It All Fades Away” – The Bridges of Madison County
“That’s What I Could Do” – Violet
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)“Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy” – Once
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“I’ll Never Pass This Way Again” – The Civil War
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“When I Go” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“Oklahoma?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“The Life of the Party” – The Wild Party
Ensemble (Tenors)“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Bright Star” – Bright Star
“Virginia” – The Civil War
CALLBACKS
Invitation only (you will be contacted via email after submission is reviewed)
Saturday, June 1st
Bristol Central High School
480 Wolcott Street
Theater (last set of doors at the end of the building)
5PM-10PM
Accompanist provided. Sheet music and sides provided. Please dress comfortably as you may be asked to dance. B and C is not necessarily a "dance" show but GUSCO prides itself on imbedding artistic movement and stylized dance into each production.
Invitation only (you will be contacted via email after submission is reviewed)
Saturday, June 1st
Bristol Central High School
480 Wolcott Street
Theater (last set of doors at the end of the building)
5PM-10PM
Accompanist provided. Sheet music and sides provided. Please dress comfortably as you may be asked to dance. B and C is not necessarily a "dance" show but GUSCO prides itself on imbedding artistic movement and stylized dance into each production.
