BUGSY MALONE JR.
Musical
Directed by Brian Seagraves
AUDITIONS:
Open auditions for ages 7-18
Saturday, July 12th, 2025:
9:00am - 11:00am
10:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, July 13th, 2025:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center
SIGN UP FOR A SLOT:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAAAC22A4FE3-56986919-bugsy
NOTE: Timeslots are for two hours and two groups will overlap. The first group will sing/read and then dance, and the second group will dance and then sing/read.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
There is nothing to prepare for this audition! Show up ready to learn a song, learn a dance, and read some lines from the script.
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, September 25th at 7:30pm
Friday, September 26th at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 27th at 2:30pm
Sunday, September 28th at 2:30pm
All at the Corn Stock Theatre Center
SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Based on the hit 1976 film, starring a pre-teen Scott Baio and Jodi Foster, and featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone JR. is good, clean, comedic fun!
Two gangs in a fictitious city populated only by children are in a rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since acquiring the "splurge" gun (a weapon that shoots whip cream). Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust into the limelight when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey... but that just isn't in the cards for our hero.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
BUGSY MALONE - the hero of our story. Cast a handsome young man who can sing and act. This role is equal parts Jimmy Stewart, James Bond and Gene Kelly. Bugsy alternates as the narrator and the star of the show. A young performer comfortable in front of an audience, who radiates a sense of charm and sincerity as well as a street-wise sensibility, will take your show a long way towards success.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
BLOUSEY BROWN - at first the typical young, wide-eyed, would-be star, just off the bus from a small town. However, we find out that Blousey is a force to be reckoned with and certainly nobody's fool. This is a large role that requires good singing and acting, but the key to casting Blousey is finding a young actor who is at home with comedy. A young Carol Burnett type is one recommendation.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: E4
FAT SAM - the baddest of the bad guys whose biggest rival is Dandy Dan. Fat Sam should be an adept physical comedian with a commanding stage presence. Note that Fat Sam does not need to be fat.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G4
TALLULAH - the classic gangster's moll; self-confident and can deliver the role with deadpan sincerity and droll appeal. Tallulah is a Mae West type with a talent for performing. She needs to be a strong singer for her self-titled number.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: B3
DANDY DAN - the unflappably stylish, debonair underworld businessman who outwits Fat Sam every step of the way. Your Dan should be comfortable singing his song, "That's Why They Call Him Dandy." Requires an actor with just the right sense of style and grace.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
FIZZY - an employee of Fat Sam’s at the Grand Slam, whose duties involve cleaning up the place. Requires an actor who can really deliver the song, “Tomorrow.” It is a difficult song that requires emotional singing and a significant range.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
FAT SAM'S GANG - includes Roxy Robinson, Angelo, Snake Eyes, Ritzy, Shake Down Louis, and Sam's right hand man, Knuckles. These fellows are bumbling, funny, non-threatening hoodlums. They should be able to sing with gusto (if not on tune) and be willing to work on the rigors of physical comedy.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
DANDY DAN'S GANG - are really bad guys. Also known as The Hoods, they sing a little, but they splurge a lot! They are suave-looking types who can pull off slicked-back hair and double-breasted suits. The Hoods include: Bronx Charlie, Benny Lee, Yonkers, Laughing Boy and Doodle.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
LENA MARELLI - the star of the “Lena Marelli Show!,”and she lets everyone know it. Requires a performer who can TAKE OVER THE STAGE with a strong singing voice. Lena is not very bright, but she is very loud. Think Lina Lamont from Singin' In The Rain.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A4
TALLULAH'S GIRLS - perform at the speakeasy, and they include Tillie, Loretta, Dotty and Bangles. These girls should be very at home singing and dancing and should work well as ensemble singers. They are basically Tallulah’s gang!
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3
FEAUTURED ENSEMBLE
These roles are featured comedic parts that do not require great singers: Oscar De Velt is the stage equivalent of Cecil B. Demille. A strong, confident actor will fit the bill here. Marbini the Magician and the Ventriloquist are two wonderfully funny smaller roles in the audition scene with Oscar De Velt. Both of them are convinced they are world famous. The Opera Singer and the other bits in this scene are all great cameos.
Gender: Any
THE DOWN AND OUTS - representative of out-of-work Depression era men and women of the soup kitchens, which include the Cooks serving in the kitchens. The Down and Outs are ready for a cause and helping Bugsy bring peace between Fat Sam and Dandy Dan is just what the doctor ordered. Additional ensemble roles in this scene include the Priest, Clipboard Willy and two Delivery Guys. If you have a smaller cast, you can use the splurged from earlier scenes (Fat Sam’s Gang!).
Gender: Any
ENSEMBLE
Other standout ensemble roles include: The Radio Announcer, Paper Boy (or Girl), Razmataz, Maître D’s, Elegantly Dressed Lady, Waitress, Louella, the Butler, the Trumpet Player on Roller Skates, the Line of Auditionees at the Bijoux, Pop Becker, the Barber and Flash Frankie. These are all good comic roles for young performers. Additionally, students can be cast as Speakeasy staff and customers, including a Waiter, Candy Cigarette Girls, Lena’s Bodyguards, Male Gamblers, additional Chorus Girls, Splurge Attendants, Speakeasy Customers, and Members of Fat Sam and Dandy Dan’s Gangs.
Gender: Any
PRODUCTION CREW:
Director: Brian Seagraves
Music Director: TBD
Choreographer: Rachel Kocher
Rehearsal Accompanist: Jerrad Kaiser
Stage Manager: Meghan Pantages
Production Secretary: Kayla Harvey
Props: Jes King
Costumes: TBD
Light Design: Wayne Carey
Light Board: Adam Vestal
Sound: TBD
Set Design: Brian Seagraves
Set Painting: Jaelyn Zoss
Note: If anyone is interested in being part of the Production Crew, please contact Brian at
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