TCR announces video auditions for TCR’s 2025 Spring production of Fun Home, music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.
Auditions will be accepted by video submission only. Callbacks will be scheduled as needed or callback videos may be requested.
Rehearsals will begin mid February. Rehearsals will typically be held five days a week, including potential weekend days dependent on cast availability. Not all cast will be called to all rehearsals.
ABOUT TCR’S PRODUCTION OF FUN HOME
Fun Home will be presented, fully staged and choreographed, with the orchestra onstage. Fun Home will be directed by Angie Toomsen, choreographed by Megan Helmers, with music direction by Janelle Lauer, costumes by Jess Helberg, and scenic and lighting by S. Benjamin Farrar.
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.
Fun Home will be presented in the TCR Auditorium, March 27th – April 6th, 2025. Performances take place Thu – Sat at 7:30 p.m., and Sun at 2:30 p.m. There is a potential for added shows within the span of the currently scheduled run (no weekends added).
Content advisory: Fun Home contains strong language, mild adult themes, verbal abuse, and conversations/depictions of suicide.
Script perusal here.
PC score perusal here.
ABOUT AUDITIONS
Contact Madi Knaack (madi.knaack@theatrecr.org) with questions about auditions.
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- Videos will be accepted until December 17th at midnight.
- Fill out an AUDITION FORM HERE (REQUIRED)
- WHAT TO PREPARE:
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- Song: Prepare one to two minutes of a song from the show, if possible. Choose a snippet that showcases your range and connection to the material.
- Reading: Choose an appropriate side or sides. You may read with a partner or simply read your character’s lines.
- Casting timeline We will be in contact with all auditioners by December 20th. Casting could continue over the holiday break.
FUN HOME ROLES AVAILABLE
The creative team seeks a diverse company of actors. Actors of all ethnicities will be equally considered for all roles. Actor ages are flexible.
Alison Bechdel (Adult Alison): The protagonist and narrator of the story. Alison is a 43-year-old cartoonist reflecting on her past and her complex relationship with her father. Vocal Range: E3 – D5
Bruce Bechdel: 40-50. Alison’s father, obsessive, in the closet, sublimates his self-loathing and fear into his historic house. Husband and father of three. Baritone.
Medium Alison: Alison at 19 years old, a college freshman discovering her sexuality. She is hyper-intelligent, well-read, and socially awkward at times. Must be comfortable with moments of scripted intimacy on stage. Vocal Range: G3 – E5
Small Alison: Approximately 9 years old. She is precocious, imaginative, and beginning to realize she is different from other kids. Vocal Range: B3 – E5
Helen Bechdel: Alison’s mother, frustrated and exhausted by her tumultuous marriage. She is a strong woman who has dedicated her life to being a good mother and wife. Vocal Range: A3 – E5
Joan: Medium Alison’s girlfriend in college. She is confident, self-assured, and comfortable in her own skin. Joan helps Alison come to terms with her sexuality. Must be comfortable with moments of intimacy on stage. Vocal Range: Alto
Christian Bechdel: Alison’s older brother, around 10 years old. He tries to be the leader among the siblings but is often overshadowed by Alison’s strong personality. Vocal Range: B3 – D5
John Bechdel: Alison’s younger brother, around 6 years old. He is energetic, imaginative, and looks up to his siblings. Vocal Range: C4 – G5
Roy: One of Bruce’s former students and a young man with whom Bruce has an affair. Around 20 years old. He also doubles as several other characters, such as Mark and Pete. Must be comfortable with moments of scripted intimacy and flirtation on stage. Vocal Range: Tenor