AUDITIONS
Seeking local actors for all roles in LIZZIE, performing at the Aurora Fox from Oct. 10 to Nov. 2, directed by Colby Bleicher with music direction by Donna Debreceni.
Auditions will occur at the Aurora Fox (9900 E. Colfax Ave.) in five-minute time slots on Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14 by appointment only. Please check in for your audition at the Fox Box Office approximately 10 minutes before your audition.
Note: LIZZIE will be presented in the Fox’s studio theater.
Please bear in mind we're only casting local actors who can audition in person.
No self-tape submissions.
This applies to anyone based outside Colorado who cannot attend auditions in person, even if you’ll have access to local housing during the production.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder! In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The prime suspect is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Based on historical records, LIZZIE explores the heated days leading up to the murders and the trial’s controversial outcome. With a cast of four powerful women, a dynamic six-piece band, and a soundtrack inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, LIZZIE is a fierce and captivating experience, blending raw emotion and historical intrigue with a pulse-pounding musical score.
LIZZIE contains strong language, mature themes, sexual content, depictions of violence, and references to child abuse. As such, all cast members must be at least 18 years old when rehearsals begin.
Email Jen at JOrf@auroragov.org if you wish to read a perusal script.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin on or around Sept. 8 and run five days a week: weekdays from 6-10 p.m., weekend hours TBD.
A NOTE ON CASTING FROM THE DIRECTOR:
LIZZIE is a murder ballad, a legend, and a punk requiem—not a historical reenactment. Actors of all races, ethnicities, body types, and abilities are wholeheartedly welcome to audition. Auditions are welcome from all actors who portray women onstage.
ABOUT THE AUDITION:
Auditions will take place in five-minute time slots by appointment only on Sunday, April 13 from 5-10 p.m. and Monday, April 14 from 5-10 p.m. To sign up, please scroll to the bottom of the page and use the scheduler.
AEA contracts are available. Equity members, please be prepared to show your card when you check in to audition.
As a courtesy to other actors and the production team, if you sign up to audition and cannot attend, please cancel your appointment.
If you are local but unavailable on April 13 and 14, please email Jen at JOrf@auroragov.org to discuss other options.
Please bear in mind we're only casting local actors who can audition in person.
No self-tape submissions.
This applies to anyone based outside Colorado who cannot attend auditions in person, even if you’ll have access to local housing during the production.
PREPARATION:
Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue* and 16-32 bars of a non-musical theatre rock song that reflects one of the styles heard in LIZZIE. Bring sheet music in the correct key for our accompanist.
*If you’re auditioning for the role of Bridget, you may perform your monologue in an Irish dialect or in your natural voice and be ready to read a short passage in an Irish dialect.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Lizzie Borden
20s to 30s
Mezzo soprano (F#3-F#5 with a high mix-belt or scream-belt to A5)
Our anti-heroine Lizzie is both a tragic victim and a terrifying culprit. She’s a brooding social outcast and a magnetic celebrity. She expertly wields charisma and charm, and she knows just what people want to hear.
Emma Borden
30s to 40s
Alto/Mezzo belt (F#3-D5 with the ability to growl and rasp)
Ten years older than Lizzie, Emma is an outspoken and protective older sister/maternal figure. She’s realistic, grounded, and fiercely loyal. Emma resents her father and despises his second wife.
Alice Russell
20s to 30s
Soprano (G3-A5 with F#3 ghost notes in one song)
The sweet girl-next-door, Alice is caring, tender, and utterly in love with Lizzie. She might not be equipped to handle the real Lizzie, but beneath Alice’s innocence lies a romantic and seductive passion.
Bridget “Maggie” Sullivan
20s to 50s
Contralto/Alto (F3-E5 with E3 ghost notes in one song)
Occasionally serving as the narrator of our story, Bridget is the Bordens’ witty and sarcastic housemaid. Although she’s often disrespected by her employers, she is bold and outspoken, with a cheeky sense of humor. [Speaks in an Irish dialect — see note in Preparation section.]
CASTING PRACTICES:
The Aurora Fox operates under an SPT agreement with Actors Equity Association. Equity members are encouraged to audition and will be considered for any role. SPT rates under our current contract are $400/week plus health and pension. Non-equity rates are $400/week.
The Aurora Fox is committed to casting choices that represent and celebrate all of our incredibly talented and diverse communities. Unless otherwise required by the script, and therefore reflected in the casting notice, individuals of any and all ages, ethnic identities, gender identities or expressions, sizes, spiritual identities, disability statuses, and sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to audition.
If no times appear in the scheduler below- we are fully booked. We will maintain a wait list and fill cancellations in order of request and we do expect to be able to see everyone who wants an appointment.
If you would like to register and there are no available times, please email Jen Orf, Production Manager at jorf@auroragov.org with your preferred day and a 2 hour window that would work for you, and we will do our best to get you registered.