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A Man of No Importance

Book by Terrency McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Synopsis

Alfie Byrne is a bus driver in 1964 Dublin whose heart holds secrets that he can’t share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in the local church hall, he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” But the redemptive power of theatre changes his life and brings his friends back to his side. A Man of No Importance is a rare gem in the canon of musical theatre, one that combines the depth and drama of a play with the lyricism and comedy of a musical. A tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship and coming to terms with who we are that is sure to move and inspire your audiences.


Audition Dates	15-16 April 2024 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM If these days do not work with your schedule, please inquire about video submissions.
Callback Dates	21 April 2024 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Audition and Callback Location	Renton Civic Theatre 507 S 3rd Street Renton, WA 98057-2009
Audition Materials	Please bring: • Headshot and Resume • 1 minute monologue • 24 bars of a musical theatre piece matching the show’s genre. Notes: • Sheet music must be in the correct key; the accompanist will not transpose. • No CD tracks, karaoke, or a cappella. • Please, no Sondheim
Callback Materials	• Sides selected by the Director and Music Director • Possible movement choreography (dress comfortably)
Director	Micheal O’Hara
Music Director	David Dryfoos
Choreographer
Stage Manager	Valerie Reid
Rehearsal Schedule	Rehearsals begin 28 April 2024
Performance Schedule	Ten performances from 7 – 22 June 2024 • Thursdays at 7:30 PM • Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM • Sundays at 2:00 PM Call times expected to be one hour before curtain.
Available Roles	Note: All roles open except for Alfie Byrne. • Adele A girl new to Alfie’s bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, “small-town” girl who is wise beyond her years. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 • Alfie Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A • Baldy Also known as James Michael O’Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda’s. He lost his wife early in life. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2 • Breton Beret Seduces Alfie in order to beat him up for being gay. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: A2 • Carney The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie’s productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2 • Ernie Lally The company set designer. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2 • Father Kenny • Lily Byrne Alfie’s sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3 • Miss Crowe The company costume designer. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 • Mrs. Curtin An actor in the company and the choreographer. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 • Mrs. Grace • Mrs. Patrick Robbie’s married lover and the mother of three children. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3 • Oscar Wilde • Peter • Rasher Flynn The company technician. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 • Robbie Alfie’s coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3 • Sully O’hara

To schedule an audition time, please email your requested time to auditions@rentoncivictheatre.org.

Casting Policy

RCT encourages anyone who is interested in auditioning and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage.

Except as specifically required by the author for certain roles, Renton Civic Theatre has a non-discrimination casting policy, open to members of all races, sexes, creeds, orientations, and abilities. We encourage members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions.

General Information

Renton Civic Theatre is a semi-professional venue. We use non-equity actors in our productions and pay a stipend that helps cover expenses. Auditions are announced at TPS, by email, and through our website roughly a month before the actual audition dates.

When specific audition dates have been set, make an appointment by sending an email to auditions@rentoncivictheatre.org along with the date and time you would like to audition.

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