Based on the screenplay by
Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Adapted from the Academy Award-winning film. This hilarious and enchanting play takes imaginative liberties in exploring Shakespeare’s creative process. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. With a looming deadline and no inspiration in sight, everything changes when her meets his muse: the brilliant, bold and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing—including breaking the law—to appear in his next play. Amid a whirlwind of mistaken identity, backstage antics and theatrical scheming, their forbidden romance blossoms, inspiring Shakespeare to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
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DETAILS:
PREPARATION:
Please prepare and bring 32 bars of sheet music from a Broadway musical to sing with piano accompaniment. There will be no dance audition. Sides from the script will be provided at callbacks.
SYNOPSIS:
Francesca Johnson, an Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-ravaged Italy, looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm while her family goes to the Iowa State Fair. When ruggedly handsome, National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, pulls into her driveway seeking directions, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca’s life. Set in 1965 Iowa, The Bridges of Madison County is a sweeping romance, driven by a lush and expressive score.
Please note: The Bridges of Madison County is an intimate story and we are looking for actors who are comfortable with and can authentically portray that intimacy. Those cast as Robert and Francesca will have several intimate moments. Aurora Players is committed to creating a comfortable and consensual atmosphere during rehearsals and for the performance.
CHARACTERS AND DESCRIPTIONS:
Francesca Johnson
Generous, luminous, and yearning, Francesca is married to a farmer, Bud Johnson, and living in Iowa with their two teenage children. Strong mezzo-soprano with an Italian accent.
Robert Kincaid
A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer. Rich, bari-tenor voice.
Bud Johnson
Francesca’s loyal husband. Bud is an Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable. Baritone.
Carolyn Johnson (about 14) & Michael Johnson (about 16)
Francesca and Bud’s children.
Marge & Charlie
The nosy but lovable neighbors.
Ensemble (any age)
Strong singers and character actors of all types and voice parts.
Questions? Write to info@auroraplayers.org or leave a message with our box office: 716-687-6727. Aurora Players welcomes all to audition, whether new or seasoned actors.
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