| Show | Cry-Baby--The Musical |
| Company | North Fork Community Theatre |
| Director | Bob Kaplan |
| Notes | We enthusiastically encourage all actors of color to audition. All parts are open. |
| Instructions | For the music part of the audition, please prepare a song from the show…or…a rock and roll song from the 50’s or 60’s along the lines of Elvis, Little Richard, and Brenda Lee. It can be fast or a ballad. Also, please prepare the song with you own movements or—dare I say it—choreography. Please be prepared to stay to do a little reading from the script—the sides will be provided. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Mondays through Fridays, as needed |
| Performance Dates | October 20 to November 6, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2:30 p.m. |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Show Info | In 1950s Baltimore, the conservative squares face off against the leather-clad delinquents in this rockabilly musical based on John Waters’ cult film. Rebellious teen Cry-Baby and the square rich girl Allison are star-crossed lovers at the center of this rock-and-roll Romeo and Juliet. This satirical, yet funny, musical will have you tapping your toes and smiling. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | North Fork Community Theatre 12700 Main Road Mattituck | Aug 28 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Open | North Fork Community Theatre 12700 Main Road Mattituck | Aug 29 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Wade 'Cry Baby' Walker | M | The leader of the gang known as the 'Drapes'. A misunderstood teen who acts like a rebel but has a sensitive side. | Allison Vernon-Williams | F | A pretty, fun, and intelligent girl. She is a square, but wants to be a Drape. | Mrs. Cordelia Vernon-Williams | F | Allison's protective Grandmother. She keeps many secrets from the other characters. Comedic. | Dupree W. Dupree | M | Wade 'Cry Baby' Walker's best friend and a drape. He is always energetic and positive. | Baldwin Blandish | M | Allison's Boyfriend who is an enthusiastic square. He is the lead singer of a group called "The Whiffles" and has strong opinions on politics. | Pepper Walker | F | Cry Baby's tough sister. She is a drape and pregnant for the third time. | Wanda Woodward | F | A Drape who just wants to be Jane Mansfield. There are many rumors circling about her, but she is really a sincere and 'pure' girl. | Mona "Hatchet-Face" Malnorowski | F | Drape that many others fear. She always carries around a switchblade and is not to be messed with. | Lenora Frigid | F | Desperately wants to be a Drape. She is in love with Cry Baby. | The Whiffles Baldwin's doo-wop group and best friends | M/F | They want to have a hit on the radio. | Ensemble | M/F | Judge Stone, Father O'Brien, The Bailiff, Skippy Wagstaff, Radio DJ, Drape Ensemble, Square Ensemble |