BLOOD BROTHERS

Main Characters - MRS JOHNSTONE - 25+ a very demanding role, both with acting and singing.Must be able to speak with a Liverpool accent. THE NARRATOR - 25 to any age. Very demanding role. Liverpool accent essential. Strong acting skills are necessary for this role. The Narrator plays a multitude of other parts - milkman, gynaecologist, bus conductor, teacher and rifle range man. MICKEY JOHNSTONE - 20+ one of the twins. Must have the ability to act as a child, then as an adult. A very demanding role both singing and acting. Liverpool accent essential. EDWARD LYONS - 20+ the other twin. Must have the ability to act as a child, then as an adult. A very demanding role both singing and acting. Liverpool accent essential. MRS LYONS - 30+ A very complex character. She must have strong acting and singing ability. An upper-class English accent would be preferable. MR LYONS - 30+ long suffering husband. Factory boss. An upper class English accent would be preferable. LINDA - 20+ girlfriend of Mickey. Must have the ability to act as a child, then as an adult. She's one of the lads, but also the catalyst to the brothers' downfall. Liverpool accent essential. SAMMY - 20+ Mickey's brother. A real 'scallywag'. Liverpool accent essential. ENSEMBLE: Kids, Policeman, Miss Jones, Donna Marie, Neighbours, Wedding Guests, Judge, Nurse, Councillors, Doleites. In all - 3 men and 4 women for ensemble as they will double up for these roles. Liverpool accents are preferable - all ages from 20 upwards. An older gentleman to play the judge and the main policeman. NOTE: There will be a vocal coach on hand to assist with the Liverpool accents. A ballad style song to be sung at the audition by Mrs Johnstone, Mickey, Edward and Mrs Lyons. Rock style song preferred for the Narrator. Mr Lyons has a solo, but it is not very demanding. Everyone attending the audition will be required to sing. Please bring sheet music or a backing track. Auditionees will also be required to read from the libretto. There will also be some dancing and movement requirements, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. For information and audition times, ring Alida on 0403 367 047