Auditions Announced for The Bridges of Madison County
Music & Lyrics by: Jason Robert Brown
Book by: Marsha Norman
Based on the novel by: Robert James Waller
The Delray Beach Playhouse is seeking local, non-equity performers for various roles and ensemble in the upcoming 2025 production of The Bridges of Madison County. Out-of-town non-equity actors with local housing and transportation are welcome to audition. All ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Looking for more auditions in Florida?
Audition Details
Location: Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Auditions: By appointment only
Dates & Times:
- Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday, March 13, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Roles:
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
- [FRANCESCA]: A beautiful Italian woman, generous, luminous, and funny, now married to a farmer and living in Iowa. Gender: Female; Age: 35 to 45
- [RICHARD “BUD” JOHSON]: Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier. Gender: Male; Age: 40 to 50
- [ROBERT KINCAID]: A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer.
Gender: Male; Age: 40 to 50 - [MARIAN]: Robert’s former wife, a musician. Gender: Female; Age: 35 to 45
- [CHIARA]: Francesca’s sister still living in Italy. Gender: Female; Age: 35 to 45
- [MICHAEL]: Francesca and Bud’s son. Gender: Male; Age: 16
- [CAROLYN]: Francesca and Bud’s daughter. Gender: Female; Age: 14
- [MARGE]: Francesca’s neighbor, sassy and nosy. Gender: Female; Age: 45 to 60
- [CHARLIE]: Marge’s husband. Gender: Male; Age: 60 to 70
- [ENSEMBLE]: 8 actors to play Townspeople, Waitress, State Fair Patrons, Ginny, State Fair Singer & Fiddle Players. All must sing extremely well, retain harmonies and basic movement.
Preparation
Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that showcases vocal ability and personality.
Bring sheet music—an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose.
You may be asked to sing another selection or a piece from the show’s score.
Submissions
Deadline: March 13, 2025
See: https://delraybeachplayhouse.com/delray-beach-playhouse-theatre-info/delray-auditions/
Production Schedule
Rehearsals Begin: April 7, 2025
Performance Dates: Weekends, May 9 – May 25, 2025
For additional details, see the link above.
