Title: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Presented By: BAMS Theatre Inc.
Genre: Musical Comedy
Synopsis: Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do is a sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn searching for good times and romance over a wild Labour Day weekend. The score features 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including “Where the Boys Are”, “Sweet Sixteen”, “Calendar Girl”, “Love Will Keep Us Together”, and the chart-topping title song.
Audition Date: Sunday, 16th June and Sunday, 23rd June
Audition Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Audition Location and Address: The Centre, Beaudesert, 82 Brisbane St, Beaudesert QLD
Audition Requirements:
A prepared song and own accompaniment (60s style or song that shows your range).
Cold read from script (you will be given a short time to prepare)
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You will be asked to do a few steps.
Brooklyn accent required (not necessarily for audition).
Available Roles:
Marge Gelman (Mid to Late 20s; Mezzo-Soprano): Abandoned at the altar, Marge is an aspiring dentist from Brooklyn who finds herself in the Catskills on what would have been her honeymoon weekend. She ultimately finds self-esteem, the value of honesty and friendship, and love where she least expected it.
Lois Warner (Mid to Late 20s; Alto with Mezzo-Soprano ability): An aspiring nightclub singer who lives life as if in a Betty Grable movie. She inadvertently puts her friend Marge in the line of fire with Del, the manipulative bandleader. Lois is sweet and naive, with more heart than brainpower.
Del Delmonaco (Late 20s to 30s; Tenor): An Elvis wannabe and not the brightest bulb. He misleads Marge into thinking he loves her and steals his cousin Gabe’s songs. Del is reminiscent of Conrad Birdie or Joey from Friends.
Gabe (Mid to Late 20s; Tenor): The shy, brainy, clumsy assistant at the hotel, destined to join his father’s orthodontia practice. Secretly the genius behind Del’s claimed songs, Gabe musters the courage to reveal his true self and win Marge’s heart.
Esther (50s to 60s; Alto): The fiercely independent owner of Esther’s Paradise, a mid-size hotel. A survivor using creative solutions to keep the hotel afloat. She’s always ready with a quip or smart remark.
Harvey (50s to 60s; Baritone): The resident comedian/social director at Esther’s Paradise. He’s all about the punchline and avoids genuine emotion. Inspired by Marge, he takes a leap of faith with Esther, the one who truly appreciates him.
Ensemble: Singers at Esther’s Paradise Resort, required to sing harmonies.
Audition Registration:
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Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays from 27th September to 12th October, 2024
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Production Website: www.bamstheatre.com.au
Contact Email: info@bamstheatre.com.au
Other Information: All cast members must become financial members of BAMS Theatre Inc. This ensures that you are covered under our insurance policy in the event of an accident during rehearsals and/or performances.
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