Casting Call: 'Bingo'

Somerset Valley Players is seeking seven actors for an upcoming production of "Bingo."

Set in the middle of a boisterous bouncy bingo hall, "Bingo" follows three flamboyant women as they grab their numbered cards with gusto in a singing celebration of their love for the game. A sudden blackout rouses them to recall the glory of longlost friends as they embrace the joys of life and high hopes for a cheerful future.

Auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and June 27, with callbacks June 29 by invitation only.

There will be a vocal audition. Prepare 16-32 bars of a song selection, in a style similar to the show. A piano accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing as there will also be a simple dance/movement element of the audition. For more information, contact director Christian Carrara via Facebook messenger or email at zolton64@gmail.com.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Vern, 40s	Leader of the group. Really loves Bingo. Is in it to win it and nothing else. Witty. Sarcastic. Stubborn. Think Dorothy from the Golden Girls. Powerful Broadway belt from low A to a solid C.
Patsy, 40s	Craziest of the group. Enjoys Bingo, but only when she has all of her troll dolls, and rabbits' feet, and many other luck charms. Spacey. Paranoid. Loving. Very much like Rose from the Golden Girls. Pop belt to F.
Honey, 40s	Most promiscuous of the group. Doesn't really care for Bingo as long as she is with her friends and has a chance to flirt with the guys. Flirty. Fun. A little ditzy. Similar to Blanche from the Golden Girls. Belt/mix to E.
Minnie, 40s-60s	Bingo Hall Manager. Wants to make sure everyone is safe and has a good time. Needs to be comfortable interacting with the audience. Spry. Quick on her feet. Sophia-esque (from the Golden Girls). Belt to C.
Bernice, 40s	Nicest of the group. No longer plays Bingo with the girls, but misses them dearly. Genuine. Kind. Maybe a little passive aggressive. Belt to C.
Alison, 20s	Bernice's daughter. An actress trying to reunite her mother with her friends. Passionate. Optimistic. Quirky. Belt to F#.
Sam, 40s	Bingo Caller. He loves his job and takes it very seriously. However, he can be distracted by Honey. Rugged. Handsome. Serious. Baritone to F.

Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m.  Sundays Sept. 9-25.

Auditions will be held at Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough.