Clone of Evening of Short Plays #44 Audition Form

Bye Bye Birdie Audition Form

Creative Greensboro will hold auditions for “Bye Bye Birdie,” a musical comedy with Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, L yrics 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. Accompanment is provided, or bring your own audio recording. 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.

ALBERT PETERSON – Young man, President of Almaelou Music Corp. (Range: (opt. F2) Bb2-Gb4) ( Intimacy- Kissing)
ROSE ALVAREZ – Latinx . Feisty young woman, Albert's secretary. Principal dancer and singer (Range: (opt. F3) Gb3-C5) ( Intimacy- Kissing)
CONRAD BIRDIE – Rock star and teen idol (Range: Ab2-Gb4)
MRS. MAE PETERSON – Albert's mother, the quintessential "Mama"
MR. HARRY MACAFEE – Father of Kim and Randolph (Range: C3-E4)
MRS. DORIS MACAFEE – Mother of Kim and Randolph (Range: Bb3-F5)
KIM MACAFEE – "15 years old" Younger or older actors will be considered. , determined and self-possessed (Range: G3-Ab5)
RANDOLPH MACAFEE – Kim's younger brother (Range: D3-D4)
HUGO PEABODY – Kim's "steady," nerdy but sincere
URSULA MERKLE – A hyper-enthusiastic friend and neighbor of Kim's (Range: D4-F5)
GLORIA RASPUTIN – A broad, tap-dancing "secretary." Mae's choice to replace Rosie

Other roles with specific Singing Requirements

BARTENDER (Charles F. Maude) – Proprietor/bartender of 'Maude's Roadside Retreat," member of Male Quartet

DISHWASHER – At Maude's. Male Quartet; speaks Act II, Scene 4
FIRST CUSTOMER – At Maude's. Male Quartet; speaks Act II, Scene 4
SECOND CUSTOMER – At Maude's. Male Quartet; speaks Act II, Scene 4

We intend to cast a large ensemble, and most if not all ensemble members will have speaking/ and possible solo singing moments. For full character breakdown go to https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44595/bye-bye-birdie

Please hold May 6 evening for advanced dance and principal callbacks.

First round Audition Choreography video will be sent out by Friday May 1

We will accept video submission only for actors that cannot make it to the primary audition call. You must be available fo May 6 call back to be considered for a pricipal role. We will only cast pricipal actors based on those who we have seen in person. A link to your video submission can be emailed to todd.fisher@greensboro-nc.gov Be sure to send a follow up self tape of you performing the choreography. Live accompainment is prefered for Self Taping.

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.

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Please Select just 1 Audition Date and Group. If your desired day/group is full email Todd Fisher to be added to the last group of either day.

Please confirm which Audition Group you selected if all slots are full please select waitlist and we will add you on to the last group of either day, or create a new group. Interested in a crew position or to help build set or work backstage? Select that option. *

Rehearsals will be held on evenings and weekends between May 7 and June 28 2026 . Performances are June 25-June 28 . Please list all evening and weekend conflicts during these dates. Conflicts added on after an actor is cast may result in re-casting of that role*

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