LIZZIE is based on the infamous true story of Lizzie Borden who allegedly murdered her father and stepmother. Produced over 100 times in 10 countries across 4 continents in 6 languages, the award-winning musical features a six-piece rock band and is an American mythological story set to a blistering rock score inspired by Bikini Kill, the Runaways, and Heart.
Director: Sophia Urban
Music Director: Chris Huffman
Stage Manager: Corbin Cox
Producer: Courtney Malcolm
Auditions are Sunday, May 12th from 6pm-10pm at The Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana.
Callbacks Monday, May 13th evening if needed, time TBD.
Rehearsals will begin June 2nd, tentatively Monday-Fridays 6-9pm. Subject to change due to actor availability.
LIZZIE runs August 1st-18th with performances Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
One 60-90 second cut of a ballad, in the alternative, indie, or soft rock genre
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One 60-90 second cut of an upbeat belty rock song in the style of the show. Think musical theatre-rock or pop punk genres.
A pianist will be provided. Please have sheet music in the key you will be singing in with cuts clearly marked. Acapella auditions will not be accepted.
Sign up for an audition time slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D45AFA72BA7F8C07...
Complete this audition form before May 12: https://forms.gle/Sy2q5GE4i61MVkUP7
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CASTING INFORMATION –
We will be auditioning the roles of Lizzie, Emma, Bridget and Alice. We will also be auditioning either understudies or swings. Please see character descriptions below. Folks of all ethnicities and abilities are invited to audition for this bloody tale. All roles are available. We will cast anyone who best fits the role, regardless of age, race, ability, religion, sexuality, or gender.
CONTENT WARNING: This production includes content that may be disturbing and/or triggering to some actors. This includes violence, adult content, strong language, mention and suggestion of sexual assault. Due to the mature subject matter, this piece is only suitable for actors 18+.
Lizzie Borden (20s-30s) Female-Identifying
High belt: F#3-F#5 (belt to A5 if possible)
The lead singer of our story. Impulsive and unforgiving. She has some tenderness beneath the surface but it is rarely seen. Gives no bullshit and takes no bullshit, using her infamy from her supposed violent act to give herself societal agency.
Emma Borden (30s-40s) Female-Identifying
Alto/mezzo belt: F#3-D5
Lizzie’s older sister. Has always acted as a mother figure for Lizzie, stoking Lizzie’s impulses so she is never the one to blame. Sinister and furious but desperately sad.
Bridget Sullivan/Maggie (20s-30s) Female-Identifying
Contralto/low alto: F3 (w/E3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – Eb5 (E5 option in one ad lib)
The Borden’s Irish maid. Treated terribly by all of the Bordens, Bridget becomes an instigator of many of the terrible deeds that happen within the house.
Alice Russell (20s-40s) Female-Identifying
High mezzo lyric/mix/belt: G3 (w/F#3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – A5 (legit soprano).
Lizzie’s friend and lover. A rare light in Lizzie’s world, Alice tries to pull Lizzie away from the violence and terrors of her life. Romantic and passionate.
If you are unable to attend auditions on May 12 evening, please email stationtheatre.cu@gmail.com.
LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL will hold auditions on May 12 from 6-10pm!
LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL will hold auditions on May 12 from 6-10pm!
