| A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. |
| Director: | Steven D. Morris |
| Presented by: | Theatre Arlington |
| Audition Start: | Saturday, September 12th 2026 |
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| Audition Details: | Performers must be 18 years of age to audition for this production. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with your headshot and resume. Audition Sides will be available on the website on September 7th. Prepare a :30 to 45 second (Approximately 16 bars) song in the style of the show Please bring sheet music marked and in the correct key. |
| Audition Location: | Theatre Arlington, Education Building 316 W Main St. Arlington, TX 76010 |
| Callback Dates: | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Rehearsals will begin Monday, January 11, 2027
Rehearsals M-F 6:30-10:30 and Saturday Mornings. |
| Performance Dates: | February 12-28, 2027
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | |
| Roles Available: |
Roles Available: (Female Identifying) Adults ROSE ALVAREZ – Feisty Albert’s secretary. strong dancer and singer (Range: (opt. F3) Gb3-C5) MRS. MAE PETERSON – Albert’s mother, the quintessential “Mama” MRS. DORIS MACAFEE – Mother of Kim and Randolph (Range: Bb3-F5) GLORIA RASPUTIN – A broad, tap-dancing “secretary.” Mae’s choice to replace Rosie MAYOR’S WIFE (Edna) – Member of Quartette in Act I, Scene 9 MRS. MERKLE – Ursula’s mother “Teens” (Must be 18 years old to audition, will play younger, Female Identifying) KIM MACAFEE –determined and self-possessed (Range: G3-Ab5) URSULA MERKLE – A hyper-enthusiastic friend and neighbor of Kim’s (Range: D4-F5) DEBORAH SUE – Sweet Apple teenager. (Range: D4-F5) MARGIE – Sweet Apple teenager. (Range: D4-F5) ALICE – Sweet Apple teenager and Mayor’s daughter Roles Available: (Male Identifying) ALBERT PETERSON –President of Almaelou Music Corp. (Range: (opt. F2) Bb2-Gb4) CONRAD BIRDIE – Rock star and teen idol (Range: Ab2-Gb4) MR. HARRY MACAFEE – Father of Kim and Randolph (Range: C3-E4) HUGO PEABODY – Kim’s “steady,” nerdy but sincere HARVEY JOHNSON – Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 2 (Range: D3-F#4) MAYOR – Of Sweet Apple, Ohio MR. JOHNSON – Harvey’s father CHARLES F. MAUDE – Proprietor of ‘Maude’s Roadside Retreat,” member of Male Quartet DISHWASHER – At Maude’s. Male Quartet; FIRST CUSTOMER – At Maude’s. Male Quartet; SECOND CUSTOMER – At Maude’s. Male Quartet; Roles Available: (Non Gender Specific ) Ensemble |
| Compensation: | Equity Contracts available, all actors will receive a stipend |
| Originally Posted: | 2026-08-16 |