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The Bridges of Madison County

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Director: Lisa Butler

Music Directors: Johnson Scott and Robin Zimmerman

Standard Rehearsal Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-9 PM (Schedule will be finalized once cast is set and conflicts are known.) Rehearsals scheduled to begin on or around January 4, 2027.

Performance Dates: February 19-28, 2027 (Fri-Sat: 7:30 PM; Sun: 2 PM)

Audition Location: Little Town Players; 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA

 

PLEASE NOTE: Little Town Players is only seeking people 18 years of age or older for this production. No individual under 18 will be considered.

 

When: Sunday, November 15 (7 PM) & Monday, November 16, 2026  (6:30 PM)

Please note the differences in time on the two audition dates! We ask that you only attend one night of auditions.

 

Invited Callbacks: 

• Monday, November 16 (8:00 PM) (for the roles of Michael, Carolyn, Marge, Charlie, and Marian)

• Tuesday, November 17 (6:30 PM) (for the roles of Francesca, Robert, and Bud)

 

Preparation:

·          All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered and strongly encouraged to audition.

·         Visit the link at the bottom of this notice and prepare the material in the folder corresponding to the character(s) you wish to be considered for. Please note that the material provided does not need to be memorized!

·         An accompanist will be provided.

·         If applicable, please bring a headshot and resume.

·         Please be prepared to list ALL potential rehearsal and performance conflicts on your audition form. Conflicts will be referenced when casting.

·         If unable to attend in-person auditions, virtual submissions will be accepted. Please send headshot, resume, audition videos (using the material at the provided link) and any relevant conflicts to Lisa Butler at Lgbutler101@aol.com with “Bridges of Madison County Virtual Submission” in the subject line. Deadline for virtual submissions is 7pm November 15.

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Seeking eight actors to play the following roles:

*Note: All actors but the ones playing Francesca and Robert double as vocal ensemble throughout the show and help facilitate scene changes when available.

 

Francesca Johnson (Female, 35-45, Mezzo Soprano, G3-G5): A beautiful Italian woman, generous, luminous, and funny, now married to a farmer and living in Iowa. *This role requires a high level of intimacy – passionate kissing, scenes of partial undress, and other staged romantic or vulnerable moments.

 

Robert Kincaid (Male, 40-50, High Baritone/Tenor, G2-A4): A ruggedly handsome, worldly, visionary photographer. *This role requires a high level of intimacy – passionate kissing, scenes of partial undress, and other staged romantic or vulnerable moments.

 

Richard “Bud” Johnson (Male, 40-50, Baritone, B2-F#4): Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier. *This role requires a small level of intimacy-small romantic or vulnerable moments.

 

Marge (Female, 45-60, Alto, G3-C5): Francesca’s neighbor, sassy, nosy, but compassionate. *Note: The actor playing Marge will appear as a State Fair Patron in Act 2.

 

Charlie (Male, 60-70, Baritone, B2-C#4): Marge’s husband.

*Note: The actor playing Charlie will appear as a State Fair Patron in Act 2.

 

Michael (Male, 18+ to portray ages 16-26 during the show, Tenor, D3-G#4): Francesca and Bud’s son.

*Note: The actor playing Michael will also appear as Paolo (non-speaking) in Act 2 and sing off-stage in a vocal trio during “Get Closer”

 

Carolyn (Female, 18+ to portray ages 14-24 during the show, Mezzo Soprano, A3-C#5): Francesca and Bud’s daughter.

*Note: The actor playing Carolyn will also sing off-stage in a vocal trio during “Get Closer.”

 

Marian (Female, 30-40, Mezzo Soprano, A3-D5): Robert’s former wife, a musician.

*Note: The actor playing Marian also portrays the State Fair Singer, Chiara, Waitress, and Ginny (all in Act 2). They will also sing off-stage in a vocal trio during “Get Closer.”

 

LINK FOR AUDITION MATERIALS: LTP BRIDGES AUDITION MATERIAL

LINK FOR CALLBACK MATERIALS: LTP BRIDGES INVITED CALLBACK MATERIAL