Starbird Theatre embraces non-traditional casting and encourages performers of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. Our audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Auditionees will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or the presence of a medical condition or handicap, unless otherwise contractually obligated by licensing agreements in place. If you require any audition accommodation, please contact Starbird Theatre’s Artistic Director at starbirdtheatre@gmail.com.
PLEASE NOTE: All roles are volunteer only; no pay.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain't we got fun?
DIRECTED BY GINA GEORGE | VOCAL DIRECTION BY KRISTEN SVENSON BENNETT
Rehearsals: (Weekdays 6:30-9:30pm, Saturdays 10-3pm)
Rehearsals will be held near Fort Vancouver. Location to be shared with actors upon casting.
4/9, 4/20 (Saturday), 4/22, 4/23, 4/27/24 (Saturday), 5/4 (Saturday), 5/6, 5/7, 5/11 (Saturday), 5/13, 5/14, 5/18 (Saturday), 5/20, 5/21, 6/1 (Saturday) 6/3, 6/4, 6/8 (Saturday), 6/10, 6/15 (Saturday), 6/17, 6/18, 6/21
Performances: Saturday, June 22nd at 2pm and 7:30pm
Performances will take place at 7701 NE Ward Rd, Vancouver, WA 98682.
AUDITION INFO:
Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 7th between 11am and 2pm in the Skamania Room of the Vancouver Community Library located at 901 C Street Vancouver, WA 98660.
To audition, please sign up for an audition time via the button above. Walk-in auditions (those without a reserved time) will be accepted on a first-come basis, as time allows. Each actor will have up to 5 minutes to audition. Auditions will consist of individual cold readings from the script. Please bring your theatre resume and headshot (if you have one).
If you would like to be considered for a singing role, please also come prepared to sing 32 bars (1 - 1:30 minutes) of a jazz-style song. If you don't have a jazz-style song prepared, you may opt to sing "Happy Birthday" instead. You may sing acapella or bring an instrumental track (no accompanist will be available) on an electronic device (phone, iPad, etc.). A Bluetooth speaker will be available, or you may bring your own. Please sing in your natural accent.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete your audition form and be prepared to list all scheduling conflicts.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
This play is performed by an ensemble of actors playing all the characters. The following breakdown is for four men and two women, but we may cast additional actors as we see fit. The ensemble also provides some sound effects as well as ad-libs in the background as crowds, partygoers, etc.
(*) Denotes Singing Role
ACTOR 1: FREDDIE FILLMORE (*)
Also portrays Nick's Father, Tom Buchanan, Trian Conductor, Owl Eyes, Meyer Wolfsheim, and Henry C. Gatz.
ACTOR 2: JAKE LAURENTS
Also portrays Nick Carraway
ACTOR 3: TONY HUNTER
Also portrays Jay Gatsby
ACTOR 4: SALLY APPLEWHITE (*)
Also portrays Daisy Buchanan, Catherine, Partygoer 1, and Michaelis
ACTOR 5: LANA SHERWOOD (*)
Also portrays Jordan Baker, Buchanans' Maid, Myrtle Wilson, Well-Dressed Woman, and Gatsby's Gardener.
ACTOR 6: NELSON NORTH (*)
Also portrays George Wilson, Partygoer 2, Gatsby's Butler, Policeman, and Ewing Klipsringer
