Smile Theatre is looking for strong entertainer/musicians for its upcoming touring production of “The Wild Rovers” by Stephanie Graham and Robert Torr, Directed and Choreographed by Stephanie Graham.

Storyline:

An unlikely group meet up on a stormy night in an Irish bar and pass the time reminiscing through song and story. A one hour variety type show using the music of the Irish Rovers.

Cast:

Looking for 5 strong entertainer/musicians. Irish dance experience is an asset.

Ideally, performers will be able to play an instrument – guitar, bodhran, fiddle, etc.

Submission instructions:
Please submit a self tape, or link.
– self accompanied song if possible (folk song, pop song, Irish Rovers feel) or with tracks
– recite 2 of your favorite Limericks
Contact info:

Email: tom.carson@smiletheatre.com

Deadline for submissions:

Friday August 16, 2024

Auditions:

Thursday August 1, 2024 to Friday August 16, 2024

Rehearsals start:

Tuesday September 3, 2024

Official opening:

Wednesday September 18, 2024

Closing:

Saturday November 9, 2024

Contract Type:

CAEA ITA, TYA Local Touring

 

Roles

Sean Fitzpatrick

Gender & Age

All 30 – 45 yrs.

Description: 

Bartender of “The Four Leaf Clover” – if male, Baritone or Baritenor, if female, Mezzo or Alto.

Maeve

Gender & Age

All 30 – 45 yrs.

Description: 

A mystical stranger and storyteller. All vocal ranges considered

Patrick

Gender & Age

All 21 – 35 yrs.

Description: 

A storyteller and band member of The Wild Rovers – able to play an instrument able to play an instrument is an asset -guitar, bodhran, fiddle, etc. Irish dance experience also is an asset.

Finn

Gender & Age

All 21 – 35 yrs.

Description: 

A storyteller and band member of The Wild Rovers – able to play an instrument able to play an instrument is an asset -guitar, bodhran, fiddle, etc. Irish dance experience also is an asset.

Aoife

Gender & Age

All 21 – 35 yrs.

Description: 

A storyteller and band member of The Wild Rovers – able to play an instrument able to play an instrument is an asset -guitar, bodhran, fiddle, etc. Irish dance experience also is an asset.