Now Scheduling Auditions for
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell (the author of Educating Rita) and Shirley Valentine, is a haunting rags-to-riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her newborn twins to her childless employer. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth, but become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that the separation of twins commands a heavy price: the lives of the blood brothers, who die on the day they discover they are related.
| Director / Choreographer | Troy Wageman |
| Musical Director | Brandon Peck |
| Associate Director / Choreographer | Jordan Jackson |
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Johnstone (Mother) | Female, 30s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5) – Original Mother of Mickey and Edward. After her husband walks out on her, she is left to take care of her children. Constantly trying to do what is best. Gets a job as a maid to support her children. While she tries her best, she cannot escape the society she has been born into. |
| Narrator | Male, Age Flexible (Range: Rock Tenor, G3-G4) – “Did y’ hear the story of the Johnstone twins?” Takes the audience through the important sections of the story. Truthful, yet ominous at times. |
| Mrs. Lyons | Female, 30s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, B3-D5) – Mrs. Johnstone’s employer. Kind with good intentions but puts herself first — no matter the cost. Adopts Edward out of desperation towards her own insecurities. A compulsive liar who gets in over her head. |
| Mr. Lyons | Male, 30-40 (Range: Ensemble/Non Singing) – Proper Gentleman from the upper class. Is tricked into thinking his wife has had a child while he was on an extended business trip. Constantly busy, and leaves the homely responsibilities up to his wife. |
| Mickey | Male, Plays 7-20s (Range: Bari Tenor, D3-E4) – Blood Brother raised in the poor part of town by Mrs. Johnstone. A trouble maker pressured by the rules of society. |
| Edward | Male, Plays 7-20s (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) – Blood Brother raised in the upper class by Mrs. Lyons. Grows up with a privileged life due to his foster parents — from his opportunities with education to women. |
| Sammy | Male, Plays 7-20s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) – Mickey’s Brother. A bully and a bad influence on Mickey. Constantly a trouble maker. |
| Linda | Female, Plays 7-20s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) – A lovely girl from the neighborhood. Finds the attention of both Mickey and Edward. |
| Performance Dates | Ten performances from 27 September 2024 – 12 October 2024. – Thursdays at 7:30 PM – Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM – Sundays at 2:00 PM |
| Audition Requirements | Two contrasting songs of your choosing, that best represents your voice and acting abilities (Verse and Chorus). – Bring sheet music with the correct key. The accompanist will NOT transpose! – No CD tracks, karaoke, or a cappella singing. Please bring a Head shot and Resume. |
| Audition / Interview Dates | Monday 27 May 2024: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday 28 May 2024: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Callbacks Date | Saturday 1 June 2024: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Pay Type | Stipend of $125 |
| Equity Contract | None |
To schedule an audition time, please email your requested time to auditions@rentoncivictheatre.org.
Upcoming Auditions
| Production | Director | Audition Dates | Callback Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | Samuel Pettit | 3 – 4 September 2024 | 10 September 2024 |
| Frost/Nixon | Ellen Zambrowsky-Huls | 29 – 30 September 2024 | 7 October 2024 |
| Other People’s Money | Bill Huls | 17 – 18 November 2024 | 20 November 2024 |
| A Man of No Importance | Micheal O’Hara | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Additional details will be announced closer to the date of each audition. Email auditions@rentoncivictheatre.org for more information and to schedule a spot.
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.
Our commitment to non-discriminatory casting is part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy. Click here to learn more.
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.
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