AUDITIONS - WA Premiere of bare - The Musical

Playlovers in Perth is Auditioning for the WA Premiere of bare - The Musical. Auditions Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2008 10am - 5pm Hackett Hall, Draper Street, Floreat WA Premiere Season - November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 2008 "bare, the musical" is a coming of age story of two high school seniors, Peter, a socially awkward loner, and Jason, the golden-boy popular jock. It depicts the reality of adolescence, as the youths struggle to find themselves amidst the pressures within their Catholic boarding school. They deal with their sexuality, their friendships and at the end of the year find themselves thrust into a world with more questions than answers. “Better than "RENT" both musically and dramatically” – Los Angeles Daily News “bare” has won numerous awards over the years including the Los Angeles Ovation Awards, 2001, for Best Musical, Best Original Score Please note: All ages are stage ages. For more information on the show and to hear samples of the songs go to www.barethemusical.com This show contains drug references, sex scenes, swearing and adult themes. Due to the nature of the subject matter Over 18s only for auditions. Characters Students - Senior class at St Cecilia's, a Catholic Boarding School. (ages 17/18) The Boys JASON - handsome golden child of St. Cecilia's senior class PETER - introspective, Jason's room mate MATT - studious, pious, Jason's rival both academically and for Ivy's attention LUCAS - The school's fun-loving purveyor of altered reality, needs to be able to rap. RORY - sarcastic student ZACK - jock type student ALAN - nerdy student The Girls IVY - pretty, popular, insecure NADIA - Jason's, sardonic twin sister, describes herself as Plain Jane Fat Ass. (Character plays the cello. Optional) TANYA - Lucas's girlfriend KYRA - sexy, confident student. Zack's Girlfriend DIANE - very naive, quiet student. Adults CLAIRE (40 +)- Peter's mother SR. CHANTELLE (35 +) - nun, wise, no-nonsense, strong belt voice PRIEST (35 +)- St. Cecilia's headmaster Auditionees are required to prepare a song of their own choice in style of the show. Neutral American accents required. To book auditions or for further information please contact Kristen Twynam-Perkins via: email - kristen1@westnet.com.au or Mobile - 0429 426 845.