Auditions: Always....Patsy Cline

• LOUISE SEGER ~ (30s - 70s. Any ethnicity.)
  Strong actor with excellent comic timing and dramatic range. Big-hearted, brash, and charmingly direct; serves as narrator and emotional anchor of the piece. Must sustain high energy, connect easily with an audience, and create a deeply authentic portrayal of a devoted fan whose friendship changes both women’s lives. Strong Texas accent required. Singing ability helpful but role is primarily text-driven.
• *PATSY CLINE ~ (20s-30s. Any ethnicity.)
  A gifted vocalist with a rich, powerful alto/contralto belt and strong mix; must comfortably carry the score and embody Patsy’s warmth, wit, and quiet strength. Captures the essence and vocal style of the iconic country star without impersonation. Confident, charismatic, grounded, with emotional depth and ease in storytelling through song.
  *The main casting of this role has been filled. We would like to cast an understudy.

NOTES ON CASTING:
~ Listed ages refer to the playable age of the actor in the role.
~ Both roles are female-presenting. Production is very open to casting trans/non-binary/non-conforming actors in both roles, should they be the best fit.
~ We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome all interested performers, without regard to physical ability, race, color, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis - unless casting is specifically indicated ahead of time.

WHAT TO PREPARE:
• Auditions for the role of Louise Seger will consist of reading one of the provided monologues from the script, highlighting warmth, humor, and strong character work. Copies of the selections will be posted to this event by June 1st so that you may prepare ahead of time. Memorization is not required.
• For a Patsy Cline (Understudy) audition, you will be asked to sing through a full song from Patsy's published catalog of music, showcasing your vocal strength & storytelling. Please bring an instrumental/karaoke track to accompany you (a Youtube link will suffice). Acapella will not be accepted.
• You will be asked to provide a list of conflicts that may interfere with rehearsals and performances. This includes work, school, vacations/trips, or anything else that may render you unavailable to the process.
• Headshot/resume not required, but always encouraged!We strive to create a fun, relaxed audition experience for all. Take a deep breath, be yourself, and have a good time!

REHEARSALS:
The first read-through will be held on either June 23rd or 24th, depending on cast/band availability.
Rehearsals will be held twice a week through the end of August.
In Sept., rehearsals will increase to 2 - 3 times a week until the week before the show. A proposed schedule with a detailed breakdown of dates will being provided at the first rehearsal.
Tech Week is mandatory for all production members and will take place from September 13th - 16th.

PERFORMANCES:
September 17th, 18th, & 19th at 7:00pm.
September 20th at 2:00pm.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
~ This show's outright content rating would be considered PG.
~ This is an paid production. All actors will be given a stipend at the end of the run for all of their hard work.
Additional show info, more opportunities, and links to The Starling Co.'s social media accounts can be found at:
https://linktr.ee/the.starling.coWe look forward to working with you!