The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County proudly announces auditions for Bonnie and Clyde The Musical

 

Please Read The Information Below and CLICK HERE to complete your digital audition form!

 

SYNOPSIS: At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.

 

Director/Musical Director: Jared Sparks-Lee

Assistant Director: Alison Foutz

Choreographer: Sarah Jane Toy

Stage Manager: Seth Rhodes

 

WHEN: Auditions will be held August 2nd and 3rd from 6:30-9:30PM at The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County (located at 466 Carrie Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663). Please arrive early to fill out any necessary forms and plan to stay for the entire duration of the evening.

 

CALLBACKS (if needed): Callbacks will be held on Wednesday evening, August 5th if needed to make casting decisions.

 

WHAT TO PREPARE: 

• Those auditioning are asked to come prepared with a 1-2 minute cut of a song that matches the style of the show 

• Please be prepared to provide a backing track or link to a backing track for your audition - no tracks with vocals will be accepted. 

• An accompanist will be provided for those using sheet music. 

• Auditioners may also be asked to cold read from the script

• Following everyone’s vocal audition, we will be conducting a group dance audition that involves everybody. Please plan to stick around after your vocal audition for this portion of the evening.

 

PLAN AHEAD: Please consider filling out the digital audition form prior to showing up for auditions to help the evening run smoothly and quickly. The digital audition form may be found HERE

 

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin the week August 23rd and will typically run Sunday through Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm. Actors will only be called to rehearsals if they are needed. 

NOTE: A read through may be scheduled before August 23rd so please provide all conflicts beginning August 9th. 

 

PERFORMANCES: October 9th-25th, 2026

(Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2:30PM)

 

IMPORTANT CASTING NOTES:

• The roles of Bonnie, Clyde, Buck and Blanche will be required to engage in onstage intimacy including kissing and physical closeness. We will provide intimacy coordination to ensure all actors feel safe and comfortable. 

  • If this is not something you are comfortable with, please do not audition for these roles. 

• The role of Clyde may be asked to play the ukulele. Please let us know if you have experience with this. 

• All auditioners under the age of 18 will be required to have parental consent due to some mature themes. Please plan to have parents attend auditions with you. 

 

ROLES AVAILABLE: 

Bonnie Parker (female, 18-30s) -  A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.

This role will be required to engage in onstage intimacy including kissing and physical closeness. 

 

Clyde Barrow (male, 18-30s) -  A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.

This role will be required to engage in onstage intimacy including kissing and physical closeness.

 

Buck Barrow (male, 20s-30s) -  Clyde's brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.

This role will be required to engage in onstage intimacy including kissing and physical closeness.

 

Blanche Barrow (female, 20s-30s) -  A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow.

This role will be required to engage in onstage intimacy including kissing and physical closeness.

 

Ted Hinton (male, 20s-30s) -  A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie.

 

Young Clyde (male, 12-16) -  Younger version of Clyde Barrow

 

Young Bonnie (female, 12-16) -  Younger version of Bonnie Parker

 

Preacher (male, 40s-60s) -  The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.

 

Emma Parker (female, 40s-60s) -  Bonnie's widowed mother.

 

Cumie Barrow (female, 40s-60s) -  Mother to Clyde and Buck.

 

Henry Barrow (male, 40s-60s) -  Father to Clyde and Buck

 

Sheriff Schmid (male, 30s-60s) -  Local Law Enforcement Officer

 

Trish/Ensemble (female, 20s-40s) - Local woman and hair salon patron that will also perform in the ensemble

 

Eleanore/Ensemble (female, 20s-40s) - Local woman and hair salon patron that will also perform in the ensemble

 

Stella/Ensemble (female, 20s-40s) - Local woman and hair salon patron that will also perform in the ensemble

 

Deputy Bud/Ensemble (male, 20s-40s) - Schmid’s deputy that will also perform in the ensemble

 

Governor Miriam Ferguson/Ensemble (female, 40s-60s) - An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh that will also perform in the ensemble

 

Frank Hamer/Ensemble (male, 40s-60s) - A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor. Will also perform in the ensemble.

 

Bob Alcorn/Ensemble (male, 30s-40s) - The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde. Will also perform in the ensemble.

 

Deputy Johnson/Ensemble (male, 30s-40s) -  Local law enforcement officer that will also perform in the ensemble.

 

Ensemble (all genders, ages 16 and up) - Will perform as bread line workers, members of the church congregation, mourners, and other named roles throughout the show. 

 

Please direct any and all questions to the director at jared.sparks1010@gmail.com