BYE BYE BIRDIE
Tree County Players
June 27-30
Tree County Playhouse [Greensburg, IN]
Directed by Amanda Gault
Music Directed by Dan Borns
When 1950’s heartthrob Conrad Birdie gets drafted, his publicity team has him sing one last song and dedicate it with a kiss for one lucky girl. When the kiss get sabotaged, the plot thickens. Join us to follow all of the loveable characters through this Tony-award winning classic musical!
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Friday, April 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCALLBACKS (If necessary) Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
SHOW SYNOPSIS
The time period is the 1950s and the setting includes both New York City and Sweet Apple, Ohio.
The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol, Conrad Birdie, has been drafted into the U.S. army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and some-time girlfriend, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on The Ed Sullivan Show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss,” and ultimately save Almaelou records from going under. To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give ‘one last kiss’ to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio. When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is starstruck at the thought of being on The Ed Sullivan Show with his daughter, and Kim’s new steady, Hugo gets jealous at the thought of Kim kissing Conrad on national television.
AUDITIONING FOR A ROLE
To be a performing member of this production, individuals must prepare for an audition. This audition will require you to 1) perform a song, 2) recite a memorized monologue, and 3) read through scenes from the show. More information can be found below. This show needs a cast of primarily teenagers (15+) and adults. Even if you feel like you are not great at one of these things, you are still encouraged to audition. There will be some roles that will include little to no singing and more acting and others that are focused mainly on singing. No matter what your experience level there could still be a role for you in the show. The materials you need to prepare are included in this packet. No prior acting, singing or dancing experience is necessary, only a commitment to being an enthusiastic, responsible and committed participant. This will be a serious time commitment you will be taking on for the next two months – creating a production is incredibly fun and rewarding, but also a lot of work!
AUDITION LOGISTICS
All auditions will take place at the TCP Playhouse located at 634 West Main Street in Greensburg. Auditions will be held Friday, April 19 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. These time slots will be an open audition and each auditioner will be called to sing and do their monologue and scene reading in front of whoever is present. It is strongly encouraged that you read the play or watch videos on YouTube before you choose to audition. The movie is also a great resource, but keep in mind that the stage show is not exactly the same. By studying the characters, it will enable you to make a more informed decision about whether you want to participate or for which character you would like to audition for in this show. Please fill out the audition form via Google Form before your audition. If none of the scheduled times work for you, please reach out to the director. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 PM. The director will reach out to those needed for callbacks prior to this date. Once the cast list is finalized, the directors will reach out to each cast member via phone or email. The cast list will then be posted to TCP’s Facebook page shortly after.
For character breakdowns and more, visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTp0ECbVr1lMWodmm9-JhclPjJ6FXcX5wc45QxpL6A8/edit
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A NIGHT OF MUSICAL COMEDY
Tree County Players
May 2-3
Tree County Playhouse [Greensburg, Ind.]
Directed by Cathy Lincourt & Karen Matthews
Many of our area’s finest talents take the TCP stage to present A NIGHT OF MUSICAL COMEDY. You’ll hear songs from popular musicals that are sure to make you laugh out loud. We hope you’ll come ready to have a great time!
Calling All Stage Stars: “A Night of Musical Comedy” Auditions!
Are you a vocalist who belts out laughter? An instrumentalist with a side of wit? A poet with punchlines? A comedian with a killer melody? Then we want YOU!
Tree County Players is holding auditions for its electrifying showcase, “A Night of Musical Comedy!” This unique event will blend laugh-out-loud humor with toe-tapping tunes, creating an unforgettable experience for both performers and audiences.
Who We’re Looking For:
Audition Details:
Additional Information:
Performances will be at the TCP Playhouse on Thursday, May 2, 2024, and Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Currently, we are planning a single rehearsal on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
We are planning on starting the show with a group number, “Comedy Tonight” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. We would like as many performers as possible to participate in this number. We may also close the performance with a group number, if we can find a number we like.
This is a “prepare on your own” event, so each performer should select and prepare their selection at home and come to the TCP Playhouse on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm (other dates may be available upon request) to present their act. A piano player will be available for those who bring sheet music. If a performer is using a pre-recorded track, please bring the track on a DVD or USB drive in either “wav” or “mp3” format.
Performers for “A Night of Musical Comedy” will be selected from those that audition.
TCP is available to help each performer to track down sheet music or an
accompaniment recording for the song of their choosing, if possible.
If you have any questions about the audition process or the show itself, please contact either Karen Matthews, Jeff Lincourt, or Cathy Lincourt.
Songs to Consider
The following is a list of potential songs for “A Night of Musical Comedy”. The list is not comprehensive nor does your selection have to come from this list. This is simply a list of potential songs for those that would like to sing but do not have a song picked out.
This list is “first come, first served” meaning that whoever is first to notify us of the song they would like to sing, they are the one who will sing (or play) that song.
“Little Girls” for Annie
“Diva’s Lament” from Spamalot
“The Song That Goes Like This” (male/female duet) from Spamalot
“The Sidestep” from Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“How Lovely to be a Woman” from Bye Bye Birdie
“Kids” from Bye Bye Birdie
“Private Parts” from Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
“All for the Best” (duet) from Godspell
“There! Right There! From Legally Blonde
“I Shall Scream” (duet for male/female) from Oliver!
“I Just Can’t Wait to be King” from The Lion King
“What is This Feeling?” (duet) from Wicked
“My New Philosophy” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Little Known Facts” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning” by Irving Berlin
“Ooh, My Feet” from Most Happy Fella
“The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company
“Shy” from Once Upon a Mattress
“Song of Love” from Once Upon a Mattress
“Beauty School Dropout” from Grease
“What If” from The Addams Family
“Lovely (Hysterium Version)” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Six Months Out of Every Year” from Damn Yankees
“I Hate Men” from Kiss Me, Kate
“Adelaide’s Lament” from Guys and Dolls
“To Keep My Love Alive” from A Connecticut Yankee
“A Little Priest” from Sweeney Todd
“Dentist!” from Little Shop of Horrors
“Ya Got Trouble” from Music Man
“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” from Kiss Me, Kate
“The More You Ruv Someone” from Avenue Q
“Stepsisters’ Lament” from Cinderella
“Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)” (duet) from Annie Get Your Gun
“You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton
“Just Around the Corner” from The Addams Family
“So Much Better” from Legally Blonde
“I Can’t Say No” from Oklahoma
“I’m Calm” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Edwina” from Dear Edwina
“Eat It” by “Weird Al” Yankovic
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The cast includes:
Performances run Feb. 2-4.
For more information visit www.treecountyplayers.com.
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