Bridges of Madison County Auditions
Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World) and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, “What if…?” Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless.
Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm when her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome, National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, pulls into her driveway seeking directions, though, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca’s life.
With a soaring score and a heartbreaking story, The Bridges of Madison County is a touching and powerful addition to any theatre’s season. The tour de force roles of Francesca and Robert are a dream come true for any actor, while the ensemble is rich with characters who tell their own individual stories and receive plenty of focus on stage.
Show Staff
Directors: John & Nicole Sivak
Assistant Director: Brandon Davis
Vocal Director: Chrissy Mauck
Choreographer: Emily Standley
Music Director: Blake Martin
QUESTIONS? Email stcbridges24@yahoo.com
Audition Information
We request that you sing one of the selections for the character you are most interested in. Music selections can be found at: http://springfieldtheatrecentre.com/audition/
Auditions Sign-up
Auditionees should sign up for an audition block via the sign-up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054EABAA29A0F58-46091433-bridges#/
All auditonees are also required to fill out the audition form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB2jdmBXQUAwrzoZsSUXlquEKFGgcExI97-kuVFeLINriqbw/viewform
Character Descriptions
Bridges’ is an intimate story and we are looking for actors who will fully embrace the shows’ intimacy. Those cast as Robert and Francesca will be expected to have several intimate moments. The production staff is committed to creating as comfortable and consensual an atmosphere as possible.
Francesca, vocal range: G3 – Ab5, operatic/belting Soprano/mezzo
A beautiful Italian woman, generous, luminous, and funny, now married to a farmer and living in Iowa.
Gender: Female Appears Age: 35 to 45
Vocal Audition Cuts: “A Million Miles” mm. 92-103, “Always Better” mm. 48 – 69
Movement: Light Movement
Robert, vocal range: B2 – A4, belting baritone
A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer.
Gender: Male Appears Age: 40 to 50
Audition Cuts: “A Million Miles” mm. 51-67, “The World Inside a Frame” mm. 33 – 54
Movement: Light movement, must be able to lift Francesca
Bud, vocal range: C3 – F4, Baritone, Country style.
Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier.
Gender: Male Appears Age: 40 to 50
Audition Cut: “Home Before You Know it” mm. 24-39
Movement: Light Movement
Michael, vocal range: E3 – Ab4, “rock” tenor
Francesca and Bud’s son
Gender: Male Appears Age: 16
Audition Cut: “State Road 21” mm. A80-A112
Movement: Dance
Carolyn, vocal range: A3 – C5, belting mezzo-soprano
Francesca and Bud’s daughter
Gender: Female Appears Age: 14
Audition Cut: “State Road 21″ mm. A-120-A1152
Movement: Dance
Marge, vocal range: G3 – C5, Alto, country/bluesy style
Francesca’s neighbor, sassy and nosy
Gender: Female Appears Age: 45 to 65
Audition Cut: “Get Closer” mm. 12-28
Movement: Light Movement
Marion, vocal range: A3 – D5 Mezzo-Soprano:
Robert’s former wife, a musician.
Gender: Female Appears Age: 30 to 45
Audition Cut: “Another Life” mm. 25 – 58
Movement: Light Movement
Charlie, vocal range: E3 – C4, Bass
Marge’s husband.
Gender: Male Appears Age: 60 to 70
Audition Cut: “When I’m Gone” mm. 1-17
Movement: Dance
State Fair Singer, vocal range: C4 – E5, belt/mix mezzo soprano
Audition Cut: “State Road” 21 mm. A25-A40
Movement: Dance
Chiara, David, Ensemble: You may choose ANY of the above songs/cuts that you feel fits your vocal range, style, and abilities the best.
Additional Movement Notes:
Light Movement- grapevine, light footwork
Dance- Must be able to retain choreography and do basic dance steps
Ensemble- Must be able to handle light footwork and some choreography