Audition Notice: FUN HOME
The Summit Playhouse is seeking performers for their upcoming production of FUN HOME with Music by Lisa Kron and Book & Lyrics by Jeanine Tesori.
Director, Lynn Polan; Musical Director, Joe DeVico; Choreographer, Christine Talarico.
Auditions will be held at the Playhouse (10 New England Avenue in Summit) on:
Sunday February 2 at noon
Tuesday February 4 at 7pm
Callbacks (by request only): Saturday February 8 at 3pm
The production runs weekends from April 25-May 10, 2025 at The Summit Playhouse.
Rehearsals begin in early March.
Director, Lynn Polan; Musical Director, Joe DeVico; Choreographer, Christine Talarico.
Auditions will be held at the Playhouse (10 New England Avenue in Summit) on:
Sunday February 2 at noon
Tuesday February 4 at 7pm
Callbacks (by request only): Saturday February 8 at 3pm
The production runs weekends from April 25-May 10, 2025 at The Summit Playhouse.
Rehearsals begin in early March.
The Summit Playhouse has an non-traditional, inclusive casting policy. All roles are open and everyone is encouraged to audition. Please email: [email protected] with questions.
Those auditioning will be asked to show their vocal and acting ability and range by reading a scene and singing a song from the musical. Actors should be able to move easily back and forth between spoken and sung dialogue.
NOTE: Parents of children auditioning are encouraged to research the content of this musical prior to auditions so they are aware of the subject matter of the show and the childrens’ roles in it.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Actors should choose ONE scene to read from those posted below.
Actors should also prepare to sing ONE musical selection. We highly recommend you choose one of the Fun Home songs listed below. It is best to memorize your song. You will sing along with a piano accompanist, who will have the sheet music for these Fun Home songs.
SONG SELECTIONS BY CHARACTER:
Alison: Maps
Small Alison: Ring of Keys
Medium Alison and Joan: Changing My Major
Helen: Days and Days
Christian and John: Come to the Fun Home
Roy, Mark, Pete, Bobby Jeremy: Raincoat of Love
Bruce: Edges of the World
Synopsis: Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score, FUN HOME is an honest and deeply moving story that explores the complexities of family relationships. Adapted from Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, the narrative weaves through different time periods as Alison reflects on her childhood, untangles her relationship with her brilliant but closeted father, and discovers her own sexual identity. With an exquisite score by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, FUN HOME is a powerful and unforgettable theatrical experience, balancing exuberance and tragedy in equal measure.
Those auditioning will be asked to show their vocal and acting ability and range by reading a scene and singing a song from the musical. Actors should be able to move easily back and forth between spoken and sung dialogue.
NOTE: Parents of children auditioning are encouraged to research the content of this musical prior to auditions so they are aware of the subject matter of the show and the childrens’ roles in it.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Actors should choose ONE scene to read from those posted below.
Actors should also prepare to sing ONE musical selection. We highly recommend you choose one of the Fun Home songs listed below. It is best to memorize your song. You will sing along with a piano accompanist, who will have the sheet music for these Fun Home songs.
SONG SELECTIONS BY CHARACTER:
Alison: Maps
Small Alison: Ring of Keys
Medium Alison and Joan: Changing My Major
Helen: Days and Days
Christian and John: Come to the Fun Home
Roy, Mark, Pete, Bobby Jeremy: Raincoat of Love
Bruce: Edges of the World
Synopsis: Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score, FUN HOME is an honest and deeply moving story that explores the complexities of family relationships. Adapted from Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, the narrative weaves through different time periods as Alison reflects on her childhood, untangles her relationship with her brilliant but closeted father, and discovers her own sexual identity. With an exquisite score by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, FUN HOME is a powerful and unforgettable theatrical experience, balancing exuberance and tragedy in equal measure.
DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM BELOW:
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FUN HOME CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
ALISON Female, early 40s
The narrator of this story. Now a self-aware queer adult, she is on a journey to understand her own life and unpack her complicated relationship with her father, who committed suicide. Searching, intelligent, has a wry sense of humor. Strong, expressive singer/actor.
MEDIUM ALISON Female, plays 19
Alison as a freshman in college, beginning to discover her sexuality. Well-read, hyper-intelligent teenager, but uncertain about who she is. Socially awkward at times. Strong, expressive singer/actor. Role involves kissing and physical contact with the character Joan.
SMALL ALISON Female child, appears around 9 years old
Alison as a child. Precocious and opinionated. On the cusp of finding herself and forming her own views and values. Confident and intelligent young girl. Strong, expressive singer/actor. Able to learn and master choreography. Fun Home has elements of family conflicts. This actress will need to be onstage during one of those moments. She is not a part of it but the character will hear it in the background.
BRUCE Male, Alison’s father, mid 40’s
A father, a high-school English teacher and a funeral home director. He can be caring and attentive to his children but is also quick to anger. He spends his spare time on the historic restoration of his home. A brilliant, complex man with a hot temper. He has repressed his homosexuality for his whole life. Strong, expressive singer/actor. This role includes scenes of non consensual flirtation and power dynamics with the actor playing Roy/Pete/ Mark/Bobby Jeremy.
HELEN Female, Alison’s mother, mid 40’s
Frustrated and exhausted by her tumultuous marriage. She has spent her life trying to be a good mother and wife while turning a blind eye to the activities of her husband. Strong, expressive singer/actor. Simulates playing a piano.
JOAN Female, 20-ish
College student. She exudes a confident, sexual energy, with a dry sense of humor. Unlike Alison, Joan is very comfortable in her skin and openly identifies as a lesbian. Must be capable of singing harmony, alto lines. Role involves kissing and physical contact with the character Medium Alison.
CHRISTIAN BECHDEL Male child, appears around 10 years old
Alison’s older brother. As the oldest of the three children he strives to be the leader, but is sometimes overshadowed by Alison’s strong personality. Good singer with a natural sound, good sense of harmony and pitch. Able to learn and master choreography.
JOHN BECHDEL Male child, appears around 6 years old
Alison’s younger brother. He is full of energy with a quirky imagination. Looks up to his siblings. Good singer with a natural sound, good sense of harmony and pitch. Able to learn and master choreography.
ROY / PETE/ MARK / BOBBY JEREMY Male, 20’s, can play late teens
Multiple roles: Roy, a young man Bruce hires to do yard work; Pete, a mourner who visits the funeral home; Mark, a high school junior; Bobby Jeremy, the lead singer of a band in Alison’s imagination. Plays young characters who Bruce is attracted to. A singer with a strong, clean 70s pop sound. This role includes moments of power dynamics and non consensual flirtation from the character Bruce.
