Carrie: The Musical
Directed by: Kay Leigh Nix
August 14, 15, 16 at The Great Falls Grange
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
We are seeking actors age 18+ to audition for this late summer production
Special consideration may be given to performers 16+ with parental permission
Important Dates
AUDITIONS:May 17th (12-4PM), May 18th (6-9PM), Or Virtually by Appointment!
CALLBACKS: May 24th (11-8PM) By Invitation only!
REHEARSALS: May 26th-August 8th
TECH: August 9th-13th
SHOWS: August 14th, 15th, 16th
We are willing to around most conflicts! If you have a conflict you feel would hinder your chances of getting cast, please reach out to us via email!
Audition Information
Auditionees should prepare 32 bars (1-2 Minutes) of a musical theatre or rock song in the style of the show (please no songs from Carrie directly!). Backing tracks are encouraged but not required!
Callbacks will be by invitation only and will include reading from the script and singing from the show.
Virtual auditions will also be considered for this show. Please submit a video of yourself singing 32 bars (1-2 Minutes) of a song in the style of the show to roguishplayers@gmail.com by the date of auditions. Please complete an audition form as well.
Character Descriptions
CARRIE WHITE – A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates' cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother's strict, biblically-oriented control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful – and then vengeful – swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power.
CHRIS HARGENSEN – Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don't apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy issues and anger-management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful.
SUE SNELL – A straight-A student who's been popular her entire life, she's remarkably level headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength
TOMMY ROSS – Popular star athlete, valedictorian, and all around stand-out, he's the boy that all the girls want to be with, and all the boys want to be. Yet he also has unexpected, quirky sensitivity and is just starting to mine his personal life and feelings – a budding poet. His voice should have an effortless pop quality.
MARGARET WHITE – A woman of cisceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range fromexpressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening.
BILLY NOLAN – Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy's a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker.
MISS LYNN GARDNER – Mid-30s, this girls' P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective "fairy godmother" side. Her voice is warm and strong, just like the woman.
MR. STEPHENS – Late-30s, this well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he's stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolans of the classroom combat zone.
FRIEDA – Sue's brainy pal, she's an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer.
NORMA – Bitchy, gossipy and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris' queen bee.
STOKES – A bit of a nerd, he's happy to be included as one of Tommy's posse.
FREDDY – The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can't believe any girl would ever give him the time of day.
HELEN – Giggly and easily shocked, her immaturity and need to belong make her the perfect example of the herd mentality.
GEORGE – Tommy's jock wingman since childhood, George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much...
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