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Bye Bye Birdie: Auditions: Character Descriptions
| ADULT ROLES |
| Albert Peterson |
Male, reads early 30's, baritone |
Birdie's manager |
Momma's boy, funny, and charming. |
| Rose Alvarez |
Female, reads early 30s, alto |
Albert's secretary |
Feisty, witty, pretty, strong-willed. |
| Mr. Harry MacAfee |
Male, reads 40-55, Baritone |
Kim's Father. |
Frustrated, grumpy, sarcastic. Comedic role. |
| Mrs. Doris MacAfee |
Female, reads early 40-55, mezzo-soprano |
Harry's Supportive wife & Kim's mother |
Steady, calm, desperate to be hip |
| Mae Peterson |
Female, reads 50+ |
Albert's mother |
Overbearing, controlling. Comedic role. |
| Gloria Rasputin |
Female, reads 25-35 |
Albert's mother's choice for Albert's secretary |
Comedic, tap dancing |
| Charles Maude |
Male, reads 40-55 tenor 2 or baritone |
Bartender |
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| Mayor |
Male, reads 40-55 |
Sweet Apple Town Leader |
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| Conrad Birdie |
Male, reads 20's, baritone |
Handsome Rock Star & Teen Heartthrob |
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| Ensemble |
Various Small Roles with lines and solo singing parts. |
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Singing, Dancing, Community Members, Parents |
| TEEN ROLES |
| Kim MacAfee |
Female, reads about 15-17, soprano |
Winner of last-kiss contest |
Teenage girl next door, pretty, innocent. |
| Ursula Merkel |
Female, reads about 15-17, mezzo - soprano |
Conrad Birdie fan, and Kim's Best Friend |
Hyper enthusiastic, over the top |
| Hugo Peabody |
Male, reads 16-18 |
Kim's boyfriend |
Dorky, jealous, typical varsity upper classman |
| Harvey Johnson |
Male, reads 15-17, baritone |
Town Geek |
Geeky, innocent, over the top |
| Suzie, Helen, Nancy, Alice, Margie, Deborah Sue |
Females, reads about 15-17 |
Kim's Friends |
Enthusiastic |
| Freddie, Karl |
Males, reads about 15-17 |
Neighborhood Peers |
Enthusiastic |
| Ensemble |
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Singing, Dancing Friends, Sons & Daughter |
| YOUTH |
| Randolph MacAfee |
Male, reads 10-12 |
Kim's younger Brother |
Comedic |
| Sad Girl |
Female, reads 13-15 |
Conrad Birdie Fan |
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| Ensemble |
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Singing, Dancing Friends, Sons & Daughters |
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