BAT BOY Equity Principal Actors - The Umbrella Arts Auditions

BAT BOY - Concord, MA EPA

The Umbrella Arts | Concord, MA

Notice: Audition

Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

For additional questions or information or to schedule an appointment please email
auditions@theumbrellastage.org.

CONTRACT

SPT
$405 weekly minimum (SPT 2)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in BAT BOY (see

BREAKDOWN

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short musical selection (1 minute or less) in the style of the show and a short (1-2 minute) comedic monologue of your choosing. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

The Umbrella Community Arts Center
40 Stow St
Concord, MA 01742

PERSONNEL

Expected to Attend:
Brian Boruta, Producing Artistic Director
Jeremy Johnson, Director

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: August 25, 2026
First Performance: September 25, 2026
Closing Performance: November 8, 2026

OTHER

Please note - we are not accepting video submissions at this time.
Callbacks will be held by invitation only on Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30 PM.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s

CONTRACT

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

BAT BOY

SEEKING:

• Edgar - The Bat Boy. Having been discovered in a cave, he is taken to live with the Parker family, who try to teach him to be a proper young man. He struggles with his two natures fighting within him. (Age: 18+ to play 17-18. Range: Rock Tenor, Bb3 to C#5. Highly physical.)
• Meredith Parker - Wife to Thomas and mother to Shelley, Meredith is an empathetic and protective woman. She promises Edgar she will “find a home” for him and teach him to be a proper young man. Her relationship with Dr. Parker hasn’t been great for some time now. (Age: 35-50. Range: Mezzo Belter, F3 to F5, opt G#5. Strong vocalist.)
• Dr. Thomas Parker - Husband to Meredith, father to Shelley, and the town veterinarian. Generally well-respected among the townsfolk, and the one they turn to for guidance when the Bat Boy is discovered. His relationship with Meredith hasn’t been great for some time now. (Age: 35-50. Range: Tenor, Bb3 to A4.)
• Shelley Parker - Meredith and Dr. Parker’s teenage daughter. She’s a bit whiny and judgmental, but has potential to grow. Dating Rick Taylor, but doesn’t seem happy with his antics. She helps her mother teach Edgar, and the two grow close. (Age: 18+ to play 17-18. Range: Soprano with a Belt, G#3 to F5.)
• Sheriff Reynolds - The generally level-headed sheriff of Hope Falls. He’s coming up for reelection soon, but he’s not worried. Tries to do what’s best for everyone. (Age: 40-60. Range: Baritone, C#3 to E4. Doubles as: Doctor.)
• Rick Taylor - Ron and Ruthie’s older brother, and Shelley's boyfriend. Together, the three siblings discover the Bat Boy in a cave. Crass, rowdy, and quick to anger. (Age: 18+ to play 17-18. Range: Rock Tenor, E3 to Cb5. Doubles as: Lorraine and Mr. Dillon.)
• Ron Taylor - Rick and Ruthie’s middle brother. Together, the three siblings discover the Bat Boy in a cave. Much meeker than his older brother. (Age: 18+ to play 16-17. Doubles as: Maggie and Clem.)
• Ruthie Taylor - Rick and Ron’s younger sister. Together, the three of them discover the Bat Boy in a cave, where he attacks Ruthie. She is largely hospital-bound after the attack due to her mysterious injuries. (Age: 18+ to play 15-16. Doubles as: Ned.)
• Mrs. Taylor - Mother to Rick, Ron, and Ruthie. Fiercely (and ineffectually) protective of her children. (Age: 35-50. Range: Tenor or Alto, E3 to F4. Doubles as: Daisy. Doubles as Roy, Reverend Hightower, and Institute Man.)
• Pan - The Greek satyr-God of nature. Encounters Edgar and Shelley in the woods. (Age: 20-50. Range: Tenor or Alto, Eb3 to A4. Doubles as: Daisy, Bud, and Doctor.)