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  
Mayor Male, reads 40-55 Sweet Apple Town Leader  
Conrad Birdie Male, reads 20's, baritone Handsome Rock Star & Teen Heartthrob  
Ensemble Various Small Roles with lines and solo singing parts.   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     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  
Ensemble     Singing, Dancing Friends, Sons & Daughters