Book by: Marsha Norman and Music and Lyrics by: Jason Robert Brown
Based on the Novel by Robert James Waller
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Auditions: July 22 & 23, 2024
Performances: September 13-29, 2024
Directed by Tim Rezash
About the musical: Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World) and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, “What if…?” Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless.
Additional information: Please prepare no more than 32 bars that best show off your vocal abilities and bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions will be accepted. There may be readings from the script, and there will be no dance/movement call.
Francesca Johnson—Female—35-50yo
Lead, Soprano. An Italian woman, generous, luminous and funny. Now married to a farmer and living in Iowa. VOCAL RANGE: G3-Ab5
Robert Kincaid—Male—30-50yo
Lead, Baritone. A rugged, worldly and visionary photographer traveling through Iowa. VOCAL RANGE: B2-A4.
Richard “Bud” Johnson—Male—35-50yo
Supporting, Baritone. Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier. VOCAL RANGE: C3-F4.
Michael Johnson—Male—16yo
Supporting, Tenor. Francesca and Bud’s son. A farm boy who REALLY wants to drive. VOCAL RANGE: E3-Ab4
Carolyn Johnson—Female—Mid-teen
Supporting, Mezzo. Francesca and Bud’s daughter. About to show her award-winning steer at the state fair. Wants something more than Iowa. VOCAL RANGE: A3-C5
Marian—Female—35-50yo
Featured, Mezzo. Robert’s former wife, a musician. VOCAL RANGE: A3-D5
Chiara—Female—18-56yo
Featured, Mezzo. Francesca’s sister still living in Italy. VOCAL RANGE: A3-D5
Marge—Female—45-60+yo
Alto. Francesca’s neighbor, sassy and nosy. VOCAL RANGE: G3-C5
Charlie—Male—45-60+yo
Supporting, Bass. Marge’s husband. VOCAL RANGE: E3-C4
Ensemble—both genders—18-60+yo
All vocal ranges (S, A, T, B, one or two of each)