Blood Brothers Open Auditions

Renton Civic Theatre

About the project and the company

Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell the author of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, is a haunting rags-to-riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her newborn twins to her childless employer. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth, but become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that the separation of twins commands a heavy price: the lives of the blood brothers, who die on the day they discover they are related.

Troy Wageman – Director/Choreographer

Brandon Peck – Musical Director

Jordan Jackson – Associate Director/Choreographer

Renton Civic Theatre, has been serving the South King County for over 35 years.

Location of Audition

United Christian Church 15509 116th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058

Other details

RCT encourages anyone who is interested in auditioning and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage. Except as specifically required by the author for certain roles, Renton Civic Theatre has a non-discrimination casting policy, open to members of all races, sexes, creeds, orientations, and abilities. We encourage members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions.

Audition requirements

2 Contrasting songs of your choosing, that best represents your voice & acting abilities (Verse & Chorus) Bring sheet music with the correct key. The accompanist will NOT transpose! No CD tracks, karaoke, or a cappella singing Please bring a Head shot and Resume All roles are open.

Character breakdown / Project needs

MRS. JOHNSTONE (MOTHER)

Female, 30s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5) - Original Mother of Mickey and Edward. After her husband walks out on her, she is left to take care of her children. Constantly trying to do what is best. Gets a job as a maid to support her children. While she tries her best, she cannot escape the society she has been born into.

NARRATOR

Male, Age Flexible (Range: Rock Tenor, G3-G4) - "Did y' hear the story of the Johnstone twins?" Takes the audience through the important sections of the story. Truthful, yet ominous at times.

MRS. LYONS

Female, 30s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, B3-D5) - Mrs. Johnstone's employer. Kind with good intentions but puts herself first -- no matter the cost. Adopts Edward out of desperation towards her own insecurities. A compulsive liar who gets in over her head.

MR. LYONS

Male, 30-40 (Range: Ensemble/Non Singing) - Proper Gentleman from the upper class. Is tricked into thinking his wife has had a child while he was on an extended business trip. Constantly busy, and leaves the homely responsibilities up to his wife.

MICKEY

Male, Plays 7-20s (Range: Bari Tenor, D3-E4) - Blood Brother raised in the poor part of town by Mrs. Johnstone. A trouble maker pressured by the rules of society.

EDWARD

Male, Plays 7-20s (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) - Blood Brother raised in the upper class by Mrs. Lyons. Grows up with a privileged life due to his foster parents -- from his opportunities with education to women.

SAMMY

ale, Plays 7-20s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) - Mickey's Brother. A bully and a bad influence on Mickey. Constantly a trouble maker.

LINDA

Female, Plays 7-20s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) - A lovely girl from the neighborhood. Finds the attention of both Mickey and Edward.

Ensemble

Additional information

Preferred method of submission

Audition/Interview dates

Monday May 27, 2024 - 6:00pm to 9:30pm Tuesday May 28, 2024 - 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Pay type

Stipend

Audition location

Renton WA

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

Saturday June 1, 2024 - 10:00am to 2:30pm

Submission instructions

To schedule an audition time, email your requested time to auditions@rentoncivictheatre.org

Union Requirements

Non-Union

Website specific to project

https://rentoncivictheatre.org/

Equity Contract

None