PERCY TALBOTT (early 20’s)

  • A bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years

  • Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence

  • Strong folk/country belt to 'D', some head voice required

    • Please prepare a selection from, “Ring Around the Moon”

    • Suggested selection: 1:32 - 2:18 - CLICK HERE to reference cast recording.

    • Suggested measures: (#1) 44 - 66 - CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music.

HANNAH FERGUSON (about 70)

  • A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter

  • Mezzo/alto chest range

    • Please prepare a selection from “Come Alive Again Part 2”

    • Suggested selection: 1:12-2:14 - CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording

    • Suggested measures: (#16-A) 8 - 59 CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music

SHELBY THORPE (25-35)

  • A plain, simple, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner

  • Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to 'D'

    • Please prepare a selection from “When Hope Goes”

    • Suggested selection: 2:12-3:18- CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording

    • Suggested measures: (#7) 67 - 99 CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music

Competition One Act

Auditions

*SIGN-UP for a time-slot on THE SPITFIRE GRILL callboard.

CALEB THORPE (40-50)

  • Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. Frustrated working man clinging to the past 

  • Solid folk/rock voice with an edge - Top 'G

    • Please prepare a selection from “Digging Stone”

    • Suggested selection: 1:49 - End CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording

    • Suggested measures: (#10) 67 - 88 CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music

 

SHERIFF JOE SUTTER (25-35)

  • A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature

  • Strong folk tenor to a 'G' - touches an 'A

    • SAME SELECTIONS as CALEB THORPE

    • Suggested selection: 1:49 - End CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording

    • Suggested measures: (#10) 67 - 88 CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music

EFFY KRAYNECK (40-50)

  • Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue

  • Solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range. Carries close harmony

    • Please prepare a selection from “Come Alive Again Part 2” - Even though a different character sings this song in the show

    • Please prepare a selection from “Come Alive Again Part 2”

    • Suggested selection: 1:12-2:14 - CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording

    • Suggested measures: (#16-A) 8 - 59 CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music

 

THE VISITOR (40-50)

  • A mysterious middle-aged figure who never speaks

  • An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body

    • No specific audition requirements for this role, all interested males will be considered