# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MTS's Bare Audition Call
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 01 Jun, 2025 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: SIGN UP COMING SOON: mtsabq.org/2025-Season

Director: Mark Pino
Music Director:  Aaron Howe
Choreographer: Jonathan Ragsdale
Stage Manager: Arianne Cohen 

SEEKING: Strong Singers, Dancers, and Actors of all ages and ethnicities for the 2025 production of BARE: A POP OPERA. We welcome all abilities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and / or personal background over 18 years old.

SYNOPSIS: 
“BARE is a powerful, contemporary rock musical that follows a group of high school seniors at an all-boys Catholic boarding school in the 1990’s as they navigate the complex terrain of self-discovery, love, and identity. At the heart of the story are Jason and Peter, two students who grapple with their forbidden love while contending with the oppressive expectations of their religious school, their peers, and their families. As they search for acceptance, the students wrestle with their beliefs, their desires, and the weight of societal pressures, all while confronting their personal fears and hopes for the future.
BARE is an exploration of sexuality, mental health, and the longing for connection, set against a backdrop of soaring melodies and emotional ballads. The musical’s score, with its mix of pop, rock, and heartfelt anthems, speaks directly to the hearts of today’s audience—offering a blend of emotional depth and unforgettable music that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in.” -theatricalworldrights.com

AUDITION INFORMATION:

DANCE AUDITIONS: ALL AUDITIONEES MUST ATTEND
Thursday, May 29th 2025
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 

Please wear appropriate form-fitting dance attire and closed toed shoes that you are able to move in. 

VOCAL AUDITIONS: BY APPOINTMENT 
(Walk-ins may be seen if time allows) 
Saturday, May 31st 2025
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm 

Please prepare a brief excerpt (up to two minutes) of a song in the style of the show, but is not from the show. Again, singing from the show is not accepted. Please place your sheet music in a three ring binder. Bring your binder (with other sheet music of songs you are prepared to sing) in case you are asked to sing a second selection. An accompanist will be provided. 

**Video submissions will be considered if you are unable to attend vocal auditions, but it is strongly recommended that you are able to attend in person and for callbacks. If applicable, please select video submission at the start of the audition form. After filling out the audition link, including the time slot for the team to review your video, email your video to tm@mtsabq.org

Sunday, June 1st 2025  CALLBACKS (by invitation)
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm 
Please keep this time available in case you are called back, or include it as a conflict on your audition sheet if you cannot make it.

PRODUCTION DATES: 
Rehearsal Dates: June 16-July 24, 2025
Typical Rehearsal Times: Sunday- Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30 pm (Other times may be added, but will be with sufficient notice.)

Please note the following dates will not be accepted as conflicts: 
Tech Week: July 27-August 7 2025
Performances:August 8th-31st, Fridays at 7:30pm. Saturdays at 2:00pm. Sundays at 2:00pm. 
Strike: August 31st at 5:00pm

All Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances will be held at Musical Theatre Southwest, 6320-B Domingo Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.


CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition. While there are no specific dance needs, the ability to move well is needed. The director and musical director are looking for strong actors who are capable of the demanding music needs; bringing the storytelling, character needs, and vocals to a strong performance level. 

ALL CHARACTERS ARE OPEN TO ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND AGE (over 18)

CHARACTERS:

JASON: St. Cecilia’s golden boy; handsome, charming, popular jock with a genuine sweet side; Peter’s roommate and secret boyfriend; Nadia’s twin brother; closeted, questioning, scared. Charismatic and conflicted. Struggles between true love and the expectations of societal pressures.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Pop Bari-Tenor Belt
Vocal range: B2-A4
Ethnicity: Any

PETER: An introspective high school senior grappling with his identity and deep love for his roommate, best friend and secret boyfriend, Jason. Vulnerable, sincere, sensitive, loyal, and kind, a friend to all.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Pop Tenor Belt
Vocal range: C3-A4
Ethnicity: Any

IVY: Beautiful and popular, yet insecure deep down, and searching for validation with a need to be loved. Has feelings for Jason; the girl who all others envy; can get any guy she wants without even trying; Nadia’s roommate and arch rival; the object of Matt’s obsession. 
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano Belt
Vocal range: A3-F5
Ethnicity: Any

NADIA: Jason's sardonic twin sister, and Ivy's antagonist and rival; struggles with her weight, leading to trouble with self-image and depression, feels self-conscious, overlooked, unappreciated, and in her brother's shadow; she laughs at herself before others can laugh at her and acts out rebelliously before people can notice how she doesn't fit in; sarcastic, with dark, caustic wit.
Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: Any


Additional Considerations: Nadia is typically played by an actress of size, but this is not a primary consideration. The actress who encompasses the essence of Nadia is more important than physical stature. Additionally, in the show Nadia plays the cello. If you play the cello, please let us know! This is not a requirement for the role, but if you are skilled in that way, it could have a nice impact for the character. 

MATT: Studious, pious, and academic and athletic rival to Jason; despite his best efforts, always comes in second; straight-laced, religious, and obsessed with Ivy.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Tenor Belt
Vocal range: C3-G4
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

SISTER CHANTELLE: A nun and teacher at St Cecilia; wise, no-nonsense. Fierce, and full of soul and heart. Must exude sass and confidence, needs to own the room every time she’s in it. Does not tolerate incompetence and expects the best from her students. Often uses sarcastic and deadpan humor, but is also a caring teacher/nun. Must be comfortable with riffing/vocal ad lib and gospel singing. 
Age: There must be a  believable age distinction between her and the students.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Vocal Range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: This role was written with a black actress in mind. The script specifically refers to her blackness in lines throughout the show.

CLAIRE: Peter’s mother, warm and loving; in denial of Peter’s sexuality, wants to help and support him but doesn’t know how. 
Age: Must believably pass for the mother of a high school student.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Vocal range: G3-C5
Ethnicity: Any

FATHER FLYNN: St. Cecilia's headmaster, a traditionalist and voice of authority, friendly and caring towards his students, but finds himself forced into an impossible situation when a troubled student comes to him for forgiveness. Subtly struggles with inner conflict. Well-meaning, but traditional. Represents the institution.
Age: There must be believable age distinction between him and the students
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Vocal range: G2-G4
Ethnicity: Any

LUCAS: St. Cecilia’s fun-loving purveyor of altered reality; a dealer, comedic bad boy of the group; rap skills a plus; class clown, fun-loving and laid-back with a hidden depth.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Vocal range: G2-G4
Ethnicity: Any

TANYA: Lucas’s girlfriend, backup singer to Sister Chantelle.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Ethnicity: Any

KYRA: student, sexy, backup singer to Sister Chantelle.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Alto
Ethnicity: Any

DIANE: student, very naive, ever cheerful.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Alto
Ethnicity: Any

RORY: student, sarcastic.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Female presenting
Vocal type: Soprano
Ethnicity: Any

ZACK: student, jock, not the brightest bulb.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Baritone
Ethnicity: Any

ALAN: student, nerdy.
Age: Must be able to play a high school senior believably.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal type: Tenor
Ethnicity: Any

ADDITIONAL STUDENTS: 
Age: must be able to play a high school senior believably
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albuquerque/mtss-bare-audition-call/200028195025507
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, music, entertainment, live-music, sports, workshops, health-wellness, comedy, pop, dance-competition, mental-health, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albuquerque
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6320 Domingo Rd NE, suite B, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87108
- **lat**: 35.07848
- **long**: -106.57573
- **full address**: 6320 Domingo Rd NE, suite B, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87108

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MTS's Bare Audition Call being held?
  - **A:** MTS's Bare Audition Call takes place on Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 01 Jun, 2025 at 09:30 pm at 6320 Domingo Rd NE, suite B, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87108.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MTS's Bare Audition Call?
  - **A:** MTS's Bare Audition Call is organized by Musical Theatre Southwest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MTS's Bare Audition Call is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albuquerque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MTS's Bare Audition Call sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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