BYE BYE BIRDIE — Principal Actors Auditions

BYE BYE BIRDIE - ARLINGTON, TX EPA

Theatre Arlington Inc | Arlington, TX

Notice: Audition | Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
No break scheduled.

APPOINTMENTS

Contact Steven D. Morris to schedule.

stevendmorris@theatrearlington.org or 817-261-9628, ext 203

CONTRACT

SPT
$333 weekly minimum (SPT 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in BYE BYE BIRDIE (see

BREAKDOWN

). Performers for all roles. Theatre Arlington is committed to giving performance opportunities to performers of all backgrounds and ethnicities.

PREPARATION

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with your headshot and resume. Audition sides will be available on the website by September 7th.
www.theatrearlington.org. Please prepare a 30-45 second cutting of a song in the style of the show.

LOCATION

Theatre Arlington
305 W Main St
Arlington, TX 76010-7115
You will be given the building information upon scheduling your appointment

PERSONNEL

Music by Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Lee Adams; Book by Michael Stewart

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Director: Steven D. Morris
Musical Director: Mark Mullino
Choreographer: Leslie Jones

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: January 11, 2027
Run Dates: February 12-28, 2027

OTHER

www.theatrearlington.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity's

CONTRACT

s prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Synopsis: A loving send-up of the 1950's-small town America, teenagers, and rock and roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

SEEKING

Female Presenting

• Rose Alvarez - Feisty Albert's secretary, strong dancer and singer
• Mrs. Mae Peterson - Albert's mother, the quintessential Mama
• Mrs. Doris MacAfee - Mother of Kim and Randolph
• Gloria Rasputin - A broad, tap dancing secretary
• Mayor's Wife (Edna) - Member of quartet
• Mrs. Merkle - Ursula's mother
• Kim MacAfee - Determined and self-possessed teen
• Ursula Merkle - A hyper-enthusiastic friend and neighbor of Kim's
• Deborah Sue - Sweet Apple teen
• Margie - Sweet Apple teen
• Alice - Sweet Apple teen and Mayor's daughter

Male Presenting

• Albert Peterson - President of Almaelou Music Corp.
• Conrad Birdie - Rock star and teen idol
• Mr. Harry MacAfee - Father of Kim and Randolph
• Hugo Peabody - Kim's steady, nerdy but sincere
• Harvey Johnson - Teen ensemble
• Mayor - Of Sweet Apple, Ohio
• Mr. Johnson - Harvey's father
• Charles Maude - Proprietor of Maude's Roadside Retreat, member of quartet
• Dishwasher - At Maude's, part of quartet
• First Customer - At Maude's, member of quartet
• Second Customer - At Maude's, member of quartet

Ensemble