Theater UnCorked is looking to cast their final lead role of EDDIE (EDWARD LYONS) in their Fall Musical Production of BLOOD BROTHERS by Willy Russell. Performances Nov 13-23 at the BCA Plaza Theatre, Boston.
All interested actors please email the theater at
Blood Brothers Casting for audition and show information.
SEEKING: EDDIE / YOUNG EDDIE
Edward 'Eddie' Lyons, (Plays ages 7-30), Fraternal twin brother to Mickey, Edward is given away by his mother to the well-to-do Lyons family. He attends the best boarding schools, eventually becoming a respected politician. An earnest and sheltered kid, he is delighted to befriend Mickey and learn how to let loose and get in trouble. Must be an incredible physical actor who can convincingly portray Edward over the course of 23 years. Upper Class Liverpool or British Accent.
THE MUSICAL: Blood Brothers, the musical, is set in London 1960’s -1980’s and revolves around twin boys Mickey and Edward. With seven older siblings, their mother, Mrs. Johnstone, cannot afford to keep both babies and she agrees to give one away to the wealthy Mrs. Lyons. Separated at birth, they are brought up in completely different environments within the city. When they are seven years old, Mickey and Edward meet each other for the first time and realize they share a birthday. They immediately become best friends and blood brothers but are still unaware of their true relationship. They stay close as they grow up and the bond between them remains strong, despite both being in love with Mickey’s neighbor and friend, Linda. However, the difference in their backgrounds soon threatens their friendship and pulls them in different directions. Mrs. Johnstone is finally forced to reveal that Mickey and Edward are twins, ultimately leading to their tragic deaths.
Written during a period of huge changes in society and politics, Blood brothers draws the audience’s attention to the detrimental effect that social inequality can have on people’s lives and resonates loudly even in today’s society.
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