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| 2012 Events |
Auditions
Interested actors (age 18 and older) may audition on either Sunday,
May 20 or Monday, May 21 promptly at 6:30PM.
The auditions will be held at the Cultural Arts Building on the
Broadview Center property, 9543 Broadview, next to the Police
Department.
Those auditioning should prepare a song from a musical and bring
sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Readings will be provided from the script. Please dress comfortably
for movement and bring a list of conflicts between June 24 and
September 1.
Please see additional information below regarding subject
matter, roles, and rehearsals.
Synopsis
Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE
MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat
creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia.
For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the
home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually
accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a "normal"
boy by the veterinarian's wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter,
Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries
to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him,
prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises
Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away
together from the ignorant townsfolk and have a blissful coupling in
the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives
and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the
shocking story of Bat Boy's unholy origin.
Subject Matter
This satirical dark comedy contains themes of religious zealousness,
sexuality, and murder. These themes are used to illustrate some of
society’s greatest flaws; the undue prejudice against an outsider, a
close-minded approach to who one can love, and the acceptance of
someone who is different. A modern day parable, the show as a
whole preaches a wonderful message about love and acceptance
through the story of one West Virginia town and its inhabitants.
However, those that are easily offended are discouraged from
auditioning.
Cast
Principle Roles:
The following roles will comprise the chorus, comprised of between 6
– 16 actors. The director reserves the right to assign roles as
appropriate. The traditional tracks from the original production and
CD will not necessary be followed for this production. The show will
utilized cross gender casting (“dressing in drag”).
Rehearsal Schedule
This production will have a condensed rehearsal period of about one
month. The cast will be provided with scripts and scores at a read-
through during the week of June 24. This will be followed by a two-
week period for the cast to become familiar with the script and score.
Regular rehearsals will begin no sooner than July 14. Rehearsals will
be dedicated to ensemble numbers, blocking, and choreography.
Weekend rehearsals are likely, as are weeknights. Accommodations
will be made for known conflicts that are listed on the audition form.
Those casts are expected to engage in a large amount of learning of
the script and music outside of the rehearsal process.
Performances (not finalized)
Friday, August 17 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, August 18 @ 8:00PM
Friday, August 24 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, August 25 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, August 26 @ TBD
Thursday, August 30 @ 7:30PM (possible)
Friday, August 31 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, September 1 @ TBD (possible "late-night" show)
Bat Boy on the Web
Interested actors (age 18 and older) may audition on either Sunday,
May 20 or Monday, May 21 promptly at 6:30PM.
The auditions will be held at the Cultural Arts Building on the
Broadview Center property, 9543 Broadview, next to the Police
Department.
Those auditioning should prepare a song from a musical and bring
sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Readings will be provided from the script. Please dress comfortably
for movement and bring a list of conflicts between June 24 and
September 1.
Please see additional information below regarding subject
matter, roles, and rehearsals.
Synopsis
Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE
MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat
creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia.
For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the
home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually
accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a "normal"
boy by the veterinarian's wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter,
Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries
to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him,
prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises
Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away
together from the ignorant townsfolk and have a blissful coupling in
the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives
and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the
shocking story of Bat Boy's unholy origin.
Subject Matter
This satirical dark comedy contains themes of religious zealousness,
sexuality, and murder. These themes are used to illustrate some of
society’s greatest flaws; the undue prejudice against an outsider, a
close-minded approach to who one can love, and the acceptance of
someone who is different. A modern day parable, the show as a
whole preaches a wonderful message about love and acceptance
through the story of one West Virginia town and its inhabitants.
However, those that are easily offended are discouraged from
auditioning.
Cast
Principle Roles:
- Bat Boy – Tenor, with strong falsetto
- Meredith Parker – Mezzo/Belter w/ good transition into head voice
- Dr. Thomas Parker - Tenor
- Shelley Parker - High belt, nice soprano
The following roles will comprise the chorus, comprised of between 6
– 16 actors. The director reserves the right to assign roles as
appropriate. The traditional tracks from the original production and
CD will not necessary be followed for this production. The show will
utilized cross gender casting (“dressing in drag”).
- Sheriff Reynolds
- Rick Taylor
- Lorraine
- Mr. Dillon
- Ron Taylor
- Maggie
- Clem
- Ruthie Taylor
- Ned
- Mrs. Taylor
- Roy
- Rev. Billy Hightower
- Institute Man Male
- Bud
- Daisy
- Pan
Rehearsal Schedule
This production will have a condensed rehearsal period of about one
month. The cast will be provided with scripts and scores at a read-
through during the week of June 24. This will be followed by a two-
week period for the cast to become familiar with the script and score.
Regular rehearsals will begin no sooner than July 14. Rehearsals will
be dedicated to ensemble numbers, blocking, and choreography.
Weekend rehearsals are likely, as are weeknights. Accommodations
will be made for known conflicts that are listed on the audition form.
Those casts are expected to engage in a large amount of learning of
the script and music outside of the rehearsal process.
Performances (not finalized)
Friday, August 17 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, August 18 @ 8:00PM
Friday, August 24 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, August 25 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, August 26 @ TBD
Thursday, August 30 @ 7:30PM (possible)
Friday, August 31 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, September 1 @ TBD (possible "late-night" show)
Bat Boy on the Web
- The official site of the play.
- Contains a play synopsis and samples of the songs.
- The Wikipedia page has a detailed summary of the plot.