Auditions
Welcome to the TampaRep auditions page.
TampaRep’s mission is to create transformative, relevant, and compelling professional theatre that connects our diverse audience and artists through meaningful and inspiring shared experiences. Furthermore, our vision is built on creative excellence and inclusivity, which enhances Tampa as a cultural destination and enriches and reflects our community as an artistic home for all to discover, share, create, and experience.
Casting and employment is open to all artists, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Please let us know if you would like to request specific accommodations to be seen.
If you have any questions, send an email to auditions@tamparep.org.
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VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
If you’ve been asked to submit a video audition, please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. If you’re using your phone to record the audition, make sure it’s in a horizontal format, not vertical.
2. If possible, film yourself standing, with the frame from the waist up. If sitting, film at least chest up.
3. Your scene partner(s) should be off-camera, and any off-screen voice should match yours in volume.
4. Upload your video to any video-sharing service (YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) and share the LINK with us. Do not email us the full video file.
5. Make sure that your link sharing is set to “unlisted” or “public” so that we can share it with any team member who needs to see the video.
6. Make sure you have filled out the auditions form, and send your video link to auditions@tamparep.org.
7. If not specifically stated, the due date is at least a day before the in-person audition.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
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Auditions for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY are planned for
NOVEMBER, 16 2024
by appointment only. see below for details
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
book by Marsha Norman, music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
director: Michelle Petrucci
The Bridges of Madison County, the Tony Award-winning musical, ignites a passionate tale on a quiet Iowa farm. Francesca, a housewife yearning for connection, encounters a charismatic photographer who alters the course of her life. With a soaring score and a powerful story, this musical asks the question: what if you had the chance to rewrite your life? Experience an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and the choices that shape us.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, March 17, 2025
Rehearsal hours are typically evenings & weekends 30-34 hrs/wk
Rehearsals will be at TampaRep space at the Kress Contemporary and TBD
Performances will take place at the Jaeb Theatre at the Straz Center
Preview is Thursday, April 17, 2025
Opening night is Friday, April 18, 2025
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY runs 11 performances from 4/17/25 – 4/27/25
All roles are paid
A digital perusal copy of the SCRIPT is available to read by clicking here.
(Not available for print or download.)
Auditions
Saturday, November 16, 10am-4pm
TampaRep @kress_contemporary
1624 E. 7th Ave. Ste. 307, Ybor City, 33605
Auditions will be by appointment only
To receive an appointment, actor must either:
A – Be a member of AEA or
B – Submit a pre-screen video audition. See info below for how!
Callback Date
Tuesday, November 19, Time TBD
The Bridges of Madison County FAQ:
1. Why do I need to submit a video first?
We have already had many requests for auditions, and as much as we want to meet and audition ALL of you, we just don’t have the time. We’d rather respect your time and ours.
2. What do you want to see from me?
A video showing us YOU. 32(ish) bars of music in the style of the show, and a second piece of your choice. A contrasting song or a monologue – your call. Show us YOU at your best and make us WANT to bring you in for an in-person audition.
a. Should I sing from the show?
For your pre-screen audition, feel free to sing whatever you like – from The Bridges of Madison County or not, as long as it’s “in the style of”. If we schedule you for an in-person audition, we’ll ask you to prepare specific songs & sides.
3. I can’t make the audition, can I send in a video?
Sure. We will watch everything we receive.
4. What should I sing? How long should it be?
Sing something in the style of the show, long enough for us to see you make some choices, but not too long. 32 bars = 30 seconds to a minute, give or take.
5. How/Where do I submit my video?
Follow the “Video Submission Guidelines” posted at the top of this page.
6. I’m non-union – can I submit?
Of course! Our agreement with AEA means we will see all Equity members without a prescreen. We are asking non-union actors to submit a video because: see question #1.
7. What AEA contract do you work under?
For The Bridges of Madison County, we will be employing AEA talent under a Special Appearance agreement, Tier 2: https://www.actorsequity.org/resources/Producers/agreements-and-forms/special-appearance/
8. Do you offer housing?
Unfortunately, except in very specific circumstances, we are not able to offer housing to out-of-town artists. This is also more of a choice, as at TampaRep, we want to offer opportunities to Tampa-based artists as much as possible.
9. Can I sing a capella on my audition video?
No. You’ll be singing with accompaniment in the show. Singing without doesn’t show us if you can keep the beat or match pitch.
SEEKING
In this staging, actors may play more than one role. All actors may assume additional ensemble roles, and may be part of the a vista scene changes.
FRANCESCA (female, any race/ethnicity, 30-50)
** ROLE IS CAST – POSSIBLE UNDERSTUDIES OR REPLACEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ** An Italian war bride living in Winterset, Iowa in 1965, has had eighteen years of quiet, largely unfulfilling farm life. She is described as beautiful, generous, luminous and funny.
RICHARD “BUD” JOHNSON (male, any race/ethnicity, 40-60)
Francesca’s husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated that things haven’t gotten easier.
ROBERT KINCAID (male, any race/ethnicity, 30-50)
A ruggedly handsome and visionary photographer for the National Geographic who has travelled from Washington State to photograph the famous covered bridges of Madison County.
CHIARA: (female, any race/ethnicity, 25-40)
Francesca’s sister who still lives in Italy.
MARIAN: (female, any race/ethnicity, 25-40)
Robert’s former wife. A musician and previous owner of Robert’s guitar (Note – guitar playing a plus for this role)
STATE FAIR SINGER: (female, any race/ethnicity, any age)
Lead singer of the band at the state fair. (Note – guitar playing a plus for this role)
MICHAEL: (tenor, character age – 16 to begin)
Francesca and Bud’s rebellious son who later graduates from medical school.
CAROLYN: (soprano, character age – 14 to begin)
Francesca and Bud’s daughter. Filled with both fire and longing for a full life ahead.
MARGE: (female, any race/ethnicity, 40-60)
Francesca and Bud’s next-door neighbor, wife of CHARLIE. While she is both sassy and nosy, they are a couple of hardworking salt-of-the-earth souls, firmly entrenched in the farm life of Winterset.
CHARLIE: (male, any race/ethnicity, 40-60)
Francesca and Bud’s next-door neighbor, husband of MARGE. While she is both sassy and nosy, they are a couple of hardworking salt-of-the-earth souls, firmly entrenched in the farm life of Winterset.
ENSEMBLE: (any gender, any race/ethnicity, 20-50)
Seeking a TBD number of chorus/ensemble members
PAST AUDITIONS
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Tom Landry
directed by Colleen Cherry
Ring in the holidays with a heartwarming twist! Frank Capra’s classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” leaps to the stage as a live 1940s radio play. Join us for a nostalgic evening as some of Tampa Bay’s top actors bring the story of George Bailey to life, complete with sound effects and festive cheer. This beloved tale reminds us that no one is a failure who has friends, and that the true meaning of Christmas is richer than any fortune.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, November 11, 2024
Rehearsal hours are typically evenings & weekends 20-24 hrs/wk
Rehearsals will be at TBD
Performances will take place at the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center
Preview is Thursday, December 5, 2025
Opening night is Friday, December 6, 2025
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY runs three weekends from 12/5/24 – 12/22/24 plus an additional show on Monday, 12/23
All roles are paid
A digital perusal copy of the SCRIPT is available to read by clicking here.
(Not available for print or download.)
Auditions
Saturday, October 5, 9am-1pm
TampaRep @kress_contemporary
1624 E. 7th Ave. Ste. 307, Ybor City, 33605
- Auditions will be by appointment only, and will consist of cold readings from the script.
- Cold reading sides to be provided onsite. (May be posted here earlier)
- To best prepare for the audition, watch the film It’s A Wonderful Life and familiarize yourself with the characters.
- Take a look at the script (here’s the link).
- The Live Radio Play version will not attempt to reproduce voices or physical attributes of the original actors, but will zoom in on the central cores of these characters, and highlight what makes them so memorable.
- You will be asked to read with other auditioning actors, and switch up roles.
- MAKE STRONG CHOICES. Give us something to work with. And bring your joy 🙂
SEEKING
In this “Live Radio Play”, all actors will play exaggerated versions of THEMSELVES voicing the characters in the radio reading of It’s A Wonderful Life. Casting for this show is less about ability to mimic any particular voice as it is the ability to bring characters to life in a way that goes beyond the microphone. Actors will also sing commercial radio jingles.
ACTOR 1 (FREDDIE FILMORE. male, any race/ethnicity, 30-60)
Plays the roles of Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Man at Martini’s, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop
ACTOR 2 (JAKE LAURENTS, male, any race/ethnicity, 30-50)
Plays George Bailey (and Young George)
ACTOR 3 (SALLY APPLEWHITE, female, any race/ethnicity, 30-50)
Plays Mary Hatch (and Young Mary)
ACTOR 4 (LANA SHERWOOD, female, any race/ethnicity, 30-60)
Plays the roles of Violet (and Young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance
ACTOR 5 (HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD, male, any race/ethnicity, 30-60)
Plays the roles of Harry (and Young Harry), Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Man (at run on bank), Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff
ACTOR 6 (FOLEY ARTIST, any gender, any race/ethnicity, any age)
Actor will be responsible for live on-stage creation of foley sound effects during the performance. Ideal candidate also PLAYS PIANO at at least a basic level – enough to play chords and minor accompaniment for commercial jingles.
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