BEEHIVE The 1960s Musical Audition - The Barn Theatre Non Equity Auditions

BEEHIVE The 1960s Musical Audition Announcement

AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 25TH and 26TH 7:00PM to 10:00PM

Please arrive within the first hour.

BEEHIVE

Director: Leslie Silverman

Choreographer and Assistant Director: Donna Bialkin

Musical Director: Jack Bender

Producers: Carla Kendall and Alexandra Owens

Please bring ALL conflicts between the auditions and opening night of the show.

SHOW DATES:

11/17/2023 @ 8:00PM 11/18/2023 @ 2:00PM 11/19/2023 @ 2:00 PM

11/24/2023 @ 8:00PM 11/25/2023 @ 8:00PM 11/26/2023 @ 2:00PM

12/1/2023 @ 8:00PM 12/2/2023 @ 8:00PM 12/3/2023 @ 2:00PM

Possible Benefit Performance: 11/30/2023 @ 8:00PM

Please arrive within the first hour

SYNOPSIS:

Beehive: The ‘60s Musical matches big voices with big hairdos. From Aretha Franklin to Janis Joplin, Beehive is a wailing musical tribute to the ladies who unmistakably left their mark on ‘60s music.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

WANDA (18+) – Portrays Aretha Franklin. A strong actress as well as singer. She carries the bulk of the dialogue and narration throughout the revue. She is a leader - strong, powerful, and engaging. She must have the ability to interact comfortably with the audience. Sings: “Natural Woman,” “Walking In The Rain,” and others.

JASMINE (18+) - Portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes. Sings: One Fine Day, Where Did Our Love Go? Come See About Me, and others.

LAURA (18+) - Portrays Janis Joplin and Lulu. Sings: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, “To Sir, With Love,” Try, Me and Bobby McGee, and others.

ALLISON (18+) – Sings: Where the Boys Are, My Boyfriend’s Back,” Somebody To Love,” and others.

PATTIE (18+) - Sings: It's My Party, Son Of A Preacher Man, and others;

GINA (18+) - Portrays Tina Turner, and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings: I Sold My Heart to a Junkman, Proud Mary,” and others.

Please prepare a 30-second to one-minute piece of a 60’s-girl-group style song, either from the show, from musical theatre repertoire, or any other style-appropriate song from the time. There will be a brief dance audition.

Email:
Lsilverman@barntheatre.org with any questions.