Auditions for AMERICAN IDIOT, Green Day’s smash hit musical, are being held April 1 and 2 at 6:00 pm at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre (201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet). Callbacks are April 3 at 12:00 pm. Musicians (especially guitarists), singers, dancers and performers are encouraged to audition for the seven leads (three males age 20-30, one male age 30-40 and three females age 20-35), ensemble and the band. Due to mature content, auditionees under age 18 (16 minimum) are required to have parent sign consent at audition. All auditioning are to bring prepared 32 bars of upbeat contemporary pop or rock music fitting to this show’s style but NOT from this musical. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Musicians, audition with your instrument for accompaniment. NO acapella auditions. Wear comfortable clothing for a brief dance audition.
The shows will be held June 17-19 and 24-26, 2016. Directed by Tim Tholl and Jeni Donahue (also choreographer), the shows are produced by Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park, Inc. and are presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (www.MTIShows.com). For more audition information, contact the theatre office (815-724-3761, www.bicentennialpark.org, bipark@jolietcity.org) or visit on social media.
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL’S SHOW SYNOPSIS:
The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album American Idiot, as well as several songs from follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the story line. American Idiot is a high concept show with strong social messages and endless creative possibilities.
CHARACTER DETAILS:
Johnny – The self-proclaimed “Jesus of Suburbia.”
Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: B4 Bottom: B2
Tunny Johnny’s friend who enlists in the army.
Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: B4 Bottom: D3
Will – Johnny’s friend in Suburbia with pregnant girlfriend. .
Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A4 Bottom: C#3
St. Jimmy – Johnny’s alter ego, the “city badass.”
Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F#5 Bottom: C3
Heather – A girl in Suburbia and Will’s girlfriend.
Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5 Bottom: A3
Whatsername – A girl in the city who falls for Johnny.
Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D#5 Bottom: F#3
Extraordinary Girl – A girl who appears as a sexual hallucination.
Gender: Female Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: E5 Bottom: Bb3
Ensemble – MEN: (Carson, Daniel, Brandon, John, Jamal, Dustin, Jared); WOMEN: (Chelsea, Ashley, Aurie)
BAND – 5 on-stage guitarists, drums, violin and viola.
