The Bijou Theatre in Bijou Square, Bridgeport is excited to announce open call auditions for “Tick Tick Boom,” directed by Michael Mele with musical direction by Benjamin McCormack. “Tick Tick Boom” will be the opening production of The Bijou’s 2015-16 Main Stage Season of live theatre.
Open call auditions will be held Wednesday, July 29th from 6pm-9pm and Thursday, July 30th from 7pm-10pm at The Bijou Box, 150 Elm Street, Bridgeport. Callbacks, if necessary, will take place Sunday, August 2nd from 3pm-6pm, also at The Bijou Box.
Rehearsals for “Tick Tick Boom” will be held Sundays through Thursdays from 7pm-10pm, beginning August 10th at The Bijou Box, located one block over from The Bijou Theatre. Most actors will be called for most rehearsals. Performances are September 11th, 12th, and 18th at 8pm, 13th and 20th at 5pm, and 17th at 7pm at The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport.
Auditioning actors must be ages 16 and up. All roles are open. Non-Equity, no pay. All types and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. All actors should bring a current headshot (or recent photo) and 1 page acting resume or list of theater/performing experience. Please prepare a short selection of a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is ok. Bring sheet music in the correct key – a cappella singing is discouraged.
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick...Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and TONY Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors, and a band, Tick, Tick...Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.
For more information, call the box office at
203-332-3228. Rehearsal, audition, and performance inquiries can be directed to
Maggie@thebijoutheatre.com, and ticket or general inquiries to
Maureen@thebijoutheatre.com.
The Bijou Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The Bijou Performing Arts Center offers educational programs in Dance though New England Ballet, Music & Theatre, as well as special events and live theatre performances. Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the Bijou Arts Center, which is located at 275 Fairfield Avenue in Downtown Bridgeport. The Bijou Theatre, one of the oldest buildings in the country used as a movie house, reopened its doors in 2011. In addition to continuing its historic character of showing movies, the Theatre offers a full repertoire of live music, comedy, theater and dance, which can be enjoyed in either theater seating or cabaret style. The Bijou Theatre is a multi–functional venue with integrity and an open-minded philosophy- a symposium for film, theatre, art, comedy and music. The Theatre is available for private rentals, holiday parties, corporate events, and much more. For further information, call
(203) 332-3228 or visit
thebijoutheatre.com.
Character Breakdown for Auditions:
Jon - A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday. Michael's roommate and Susan's boyfriend. Male, 25-30 yrs old Range: A2 - A4
Michael - A former actor-turned-market research executive. He is Jon's roommate and best friend. Character Doublings include: ROSA, COUNTER GUY, DAD, and MARKET RESEARCH GUY. Male, 25-35 yrs old Range: Bb2 - Gb4
Susan - A dancer and Jon's girlfriend. Sexy, kind, independent. Character Doublings include: KARESSA, ROSA, JUDY, and MOM. Female, 20-30 yrs old Range: A3 - D5
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THE BIJOU EXPERIENCE
The nation's oldest movie house reopened its box office in 2011 to bring performing arts back to center stage in historic Bridgeport. The Bijou Theatre, with its intimate 200-seat supper club atmosphere, curates live entertainment from all over the country and includes a sensational repertoire of music, theatre, comedy, art and film. For more information visit thebijoutheatre.com
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