Bat Boy Audition Flyer

The Hilo Community Players

are THRILLED to announce:

AUDITIONS

for

BAT BOY, THE MUSICAL

Directed by Randy Raphael

THE STORY: Based on a story in The Weekly World News, “BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL” is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy by the veterinarian’s wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter, Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him, prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away together from the ignorant townfolk and have a blissful coupling in the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.

For show information, check out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_Boy:_The_Musical
also, there are lots of clips on YouTube (some better than others)

Audition Times:
Saturday, Feb 20: 2-5pm
Wednesday, Feb 24: 6-9pm
—Callbacks – Friday, Feb 26, 6-8pm (callbacks will be by invitation only)

All auditions will be held at Puueo Community Center, on Wainaku. (Clem Akina Park)

Please arrive early to fill out audition forms and plan to stay the whole time.

What to prepare:

Singing: All parts require strong vocalists. Please prepare an audition piece that showcases your vocal range and your personality. Piano accompaniment will be provided, please bring sheet music. If youdon’t have a piece prepared, our accompanist will have song books available if you want to pick something out. Or you can sing something a cappella – we’re pretty flexible.

Dancing: All parts require dancing and vigorous movement. Some parts more than others. Dress comfortably, in clothing you can really MOVE in. Everyone will be taught a short routine. If you’re not a strong dancer, DON’T let that stop you from auditioning!! We are far more interested in finding unique characters on the stage. If your dancing sucks, we might be able to work around it.

The important thing is to come prepared to have FUN! We want to meet YOU, at your very best!

Parts are available for 10-16 cast members. Due to the mature nature of the show, we will not be considering actors under the age of 16, and actors under the age of 18 MUST have signed parental permission to participate. Don’ worry, it’s nothing graphic, but there are some themes of sexuality, violence, murder and more… Many actors will play multiple roles, including some very obvious gender swapping.

Major Characters:
Edgar, the Bat Boy – late teens, early 20s, strong Tenor
Meredith – mid thirties to mid forties, Mezzo
Parker – mid thirties to mid forties, Tenor/Baritone
Shelly – late teens, Soprano
Townspeople and more: Sherriff Reynolds, Rick Taylor, Ruthie Taylor,
Ron Taylor, Mrs. Taylor (drag role), Rev. Hightower, Mayor Maggie, Pan
(the Greek god), and more…

Performances will be held at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa.

Show dates are April 29, 30, May 1; May 6, 7, 8

Randy Raphael’s directing experience includes “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “The Tempest,” and “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues.” He has an established reputation for courageous creativity and exceptionally high production values.
If you have any questions, please contact the director at
wonderrandy@gmail.com, or http://www.facebook.com/wonderrandy

This show is gonna be absolutely AMAZING!!! We can’t WAIT!!