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Lamplighters Theatre is holding auditions for

 

Bright Star

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Music, book, & story by Steve Martin & Edie Brickell

 

DIRECTOR: Teri Brown

CO-MUSICAL DIRECTORS: Robert Johnson & Jerrica Stone

CHOREOGRAPHER: Sharla Mandere

PRODUCER: Cydney King

AUDITION DATES: AUDITION DATES:

    Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 12:00pm-3:00pm &

    Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

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CALLBACKS BY INVITATION ONLY: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm. Those actors called back will be notified the day following auditions.​

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Please use Sign Up Genius link above to secure an audition spot:

 

***AUDITIONS WILL  BE HELD IN THE THEATRE LOBBY***

5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

 

SHOW RUN: April 18 through May 18, 2025

PERFORMANCES: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm; Saturday April 26, 2025 will be a 2pm matinee performance (no evening performance), plus Industry Night performance on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:30pm

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AUDITION INFORMATION

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Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show.

Please bring your most current headshot and resume.

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No performance conflicts permitted.
 

All roles are open for inclusivity and diversity. 
Lamplighters is an all-volunteer organization.

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SYNOPSIS 

 

Inspired by a real event and featuring the Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
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ROLES AVAILABLE: Six female presenting / 20s – 60s, seven male presenting / 20s – 60s; all must be strong singers and movers.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The majority of actors will be cast in multiple tracks and create added live percussion (i.e., playing spoons, harmonica, washboards, clapping).  If you play a musical instrument, please include it on your resume and/or audition form.

 

ALICE MURPHY – plays both 16-17 and 36-37. Alice at age 36-37 is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent and professional but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice at age 16-17 is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. Must be comfortable kissing and being intimate with actor who plays Jimmy Ray. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-C5

 

JIMMY RAY DOBBS – plays both age 18-20 and 38-40. Jimmy Ray in his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; boyishly charming and intelligent; from a family of wealth. An independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. Must be comfortable kissing and being intimate with actor who plays Alice. Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4

 

BILLY CANE – a young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Must be comfortable kissing and being intimate with actor who plays Margo. Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4

 

MARGO CRAWFORD – a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who harbors romantic feelings towards him; she has a keen intellect. Must be comfortable kissing and being intimate with actor who plays Billy. Vocal Range: Soprano, B3-F#5

 

DADDY CANE – Billy’s father. A widower. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. Also doubles as DR. NORQUIST and may also be used as ensemble member in 1940’s scenes.  Vocal Range: Tenor, C3-A4

 

DARYL AMES – Assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Endearing and innately likable. Also plays ensemble in 1920’s scenes.Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone, C3-E4

 

LUCY GRANT– A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Also plays ensemble in 1920’s scenes. Vocal Range: Soprano, A3-D5

 

MAMA MURPHY – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. May also be used as ensemble member in 1940’s scenes. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5

 

DADDY MURPHY– Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. May also be used as ensemble member in 1940’s scenes. Vocal Range: Baritone, A2-G4

 

MAYOR JOSIAH DOBBS – the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Vocal Range: Baritone, A2-G4

 

STANFORD ADAMS – the loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs. Also doubles as MAX, a customer at Margo’s bookstore, and the STATIONMASTER plus ensemble in 1940’s scenes. Tenor/Baritone

 

EDNA - an employee at Margo’s bookstore. Also doubles as GOVERNMENT CLERK and ensemble in both 1920’s and 1940’s scenes. Mezzo-Soprano

 

FLORENCE– an employee at Margo’s bookstore. Also doubles as GOVERNMENT CLERK and ensemble in both 1920’s and 1940’s scenes. Mezzo-Soprano