Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings Auditions
September 9th & 10th at 6PM
December 11th - 14th | Bay City Players
Director & Choreographer: Megan Krause​ Meyer
Music Director: Sherri Angelotti
Assistant Director: Heather Koch
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Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings
A holiday twist on the beloved musical revue Forever Plaid, this heartwarming and hilarious show brings the original "Plaids" back to Earth for one final mission—spreading holiday cheer! Filled with nostalgic tunes, playful humor, and tight four-part harmonies, Plaid Tidings is a delightful blend of 1950s and 60s classics, holiday favorites, and endearing charm.
We’re thrilled to bring this festive production to Bay City Players as part of our second year collaborating with the theatre. Join us for a night of toe-tapping tunes, laughter, and a little holiday magic as we celebrate the season together!
Audition Date and location
OPEN AUDITONS: September 9th & 6PM
Location - TBD
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This audition will consist only of singing.
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Since there will be no live accompanist, we will provide tracks and song options from the show that will be posted later this summer.
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Please show up before 6 PM.
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If you can not attend this night, please email us at info@thefrictiontheatre.org to let Megan Krause know and we will try to accommodate a different audition time.
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You will be notified that night by email if you will be called to attend the callback auditions the next night, the 10th. PLEASE NOTE: Not being asked to come to the 22nd audition DOES NOT mean you are not being considered for a role.
CALLBACKS: September 10th at 6PM​
Location - TBD
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This will be an audition that will consist of singing the callback song in groups with harmonies and cold readings. THIS SONG WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE THIS SUMMER.
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Be prepared to be there from 6 -8PM
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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Auditioners must be 18 or older.
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You will need to fill out the audition form. Please fill this out prior to auditions. Have your conflict calendar handy when completing these. Please note! No conflicts are allowed during tech week or for any of the performances. If you do not complete this form before auditions, you will be asked to fill it out on your phone before we can see you.
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Sign up for an audition time for the first night. HERE
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If you can not attend auditions, please email Megan Krause at info@thefrictiontheatre.org to see if accommodations can be made.
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Please note: We are open to non-traditional casting
Each actor will receive a $300 stipend for their commitment to the show
Here is a link to the potential rehearsal/performance schedule
Character Breakdown
CHARACTERS
FRANKIE: Second Tenor-Lyric Baritone. The leader, confident but humble, and always taking care of the rest of the group. He has asthma, which occasionally acts up if the tempo is too fast or if the choreography is too intense. Despite being humble, he is a "Romantic Crooner."
SPARKY: Baritone. He is the clown and is always looking to crack a joke. He wears a retainer and has a slight lisp or speech impediment. Despite his speech, he loves telling stories and relishes every word he says. Also, he often repeats himself because of how fast he speaks.
JINX: Tenor. He is shy, and always terrified of being on stage. He often forgets what song or dance move is next. He is Sparky’s stepbrother. The other members of the group are very protective of him. He gets an occasional nose bleed when he sings above an ‘A.’
SMUDGE: Bass. He worries about everything from the props, to the running order, to the audience not liking him. Suffers from a chronic nervous stomach, and is very reluctant to perform. He is also dyslexic, and wears glasses. Underneath his glasses, however, is a great deal of good looks and sex appeal.
* All of these characters need to be seen as "real" people and not as a caricature. *
* Age range: 18 - 50. All body types, races, & ethnicities are welcome to audition.*