Auditions will be held at the Society Hill Playhouse and the production will take place at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine Rehearsed in Philadelphia but staged in Maine this August
Larry McKenna of A-1 Entertainment is casting a touring company of the musical comedy Burt & Me, featuring the music of Burt Bacharach & Hal David. This brand new show opened last year at Act II Playhouse and enjoyed a 99% capacity for a four-week run. Rehearsals will be held in Wayne, PA from July 25 to August 5. The show will run from August 10 – 14 at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine. www.DeertreesTheatre.org The production will be in preparation for a possible touring company later in the year. Please prepare a 2-minute comedic monologue for the audition as well as 16 bars of a musical number that best demonstrates vocal range and ability. (Bacharach songs welcomed but not required.) An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music. To see which Bacaharach/David selections are featured in the show, visit the webpage at www.BurtAndMe.com and click on “Preview.” Seeking: Two males, 20 – 30. Must be able to sing, dance, and act. Great vocals are a must. One romantic and one comedic lead. Two females, 20 – 30. Must be able to sing, dance, and act. Great vocals are a must. One romantic and one comedic lead. (Female audition spots have been filled at this time, but applicants are invited to send information in the event of a cancellation.) Auditions will be held by appointment only on Monday, January 3 in the Red Room at the Society Hill Playhouse.
One male 40-60. Must be able to sing and act. Looking for someone with a vibrant onstage personality. This character plays a dual role of a father and a priest…not meaning to sound redundant.
Send email pix & résumés to BurtAndMe@comcast.net or hard copy to A-1 Entertainment, 102 Walnut Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 Salary, plus housing in Maine provided.Larry McKenna, Casting Director