Circa ’21 is casting for:

the bikinis

Submissions accepted through May 8th!

 It’s the new millennium and The Bikinis are getting back together. That girl group from the sixties that everyone loves is bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs they sang down on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore… all to raise money for the good folks at Sandy Shores RV Resort on Florida’s Gold Coast. In front of a live audience, The Bikinis relive their heyday and beyond, beginning in the summer of 1964, the night these four inseparable girls got their name, winning the Belmar Beach Talent Contest, wearing their bikinis! The boardwalk was smitten with the 4 teens… Jodi and Annie, two sisters from Passaic New Jersey; Karla, their slightly manipulative first cousin from Philly; and best friend Barbara, from Staten Island. The Bikinis is a nonstop celebration of song filled with hits like “It’s in His Kiss,” “Heat Wave,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “These Boots are Made for Walkin’,” “I’m Every Woman,” “It’s Raining Men,” and many more!

Roles to be filled:

 Jodi – Female. Mid 40s- Mid 50s

Originally from Paramus, NJ, Jodi is Annie’s sister. A Corporate success with a failed marriage, Jodi likes to be in control and is a bit passive aggressive. Vocal Range: A below Middle C (C3) to E above C4 (Optional G above C4). Mezzo Soprano with a belt.

 Annie – Female. Mid 40s- Mid 50s

Originally from Paramus, NJ, Annie is Jodi’s sister. Still a bit of a hippie, Annie is a Rock-n-Roller, who loves causes. She never married, but instead took care of her parents at Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort on the Jersey Shore. Vocal Range: Optional E below Middle C (C3). Standard A below Middle C (C3) to E belt above C4 (Optional G above C4). Rock Alto Belt.

Karla – Female. Mid 40s- Mid 50s

Originally from Philly, Karla is Jodi & Annie’s “fun loving” cousin. As a teenager, she was wild, and while she loves her husband, she still likes to stir it up. Vocal Range: Optional E below Middle C (C3). Standard B below Middle C (C3) to E above C4 (Optional G above C4). Rock/Pop Mezzo Soprano to Soprano with a Belt.

 Barbara – Female. Mid 40s- Mid 50s

Originally from Staten Island, Barbara is their best friend. She never thought she could love anything more than The Bikinis and R&B until she met her husband, Benny. Barbara says what she thinks with no apologies. Vocal Range: Optional E below Middle C (C3). Standard G Flat below Middle C (C3) to C above C4 (Optional F above C4). R&B Soul Alto.

Guitar player

We are seeking a guitar player who is great with ‘60’s rock & roll. Please send a photo, resume and a video recording of one of the songs listed below or one in the same style to director Brad Hauskins at bhauskins@att.net

ACT 1
It’s in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)
Itsy Bitsy … Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Heat Wave
Be My Baby
Under the Boardwalk
Where the Boys Are
Chapel of Love
Hava Nagilia (surfer version)
Remember (Walking in the Sand)
The Twist
60’s Dance Crazy Medley
Beach Blankets (Boards and Balls)
You Love Me
Secret Agent Man
These Boots are Made for Walkin’
Shakin’ in the Sand
In My Bikini

ACT 2
Time of the Season
Incense and Peppermints
Dedicated to the One I Love
Look What You’ve Done to My Song, Ma
Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
Simple Song of Freedom
Midnight Blue
When Will I be Loved?
I’m Every Woman
I Will Survive
Last Dance
It’s Raining Men
Sandy Shores

Circa ’21 is casting for:

the ADDAMS FAMILY

Submissions accepted through May 15th!

They’re creepy and they’re kooky ...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Circa ’21 is currently seeking actors for the Addams Family and encourages all ethnicities to audition or submit. Rehearsals begin August 22, 2024, with opening on Sept. 4 and closing Nov. 2, 2024. Performances take place at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, Illinois. Paid rehearsal, weekly salary, housing and travel included. Please see the breakdown below for the list of available roles. For consideration, submissions should include a cover letter, headshot/resume and reel. Song selections for those auditioning are as follows:

Wednesday – Pulled,
Lucas – Crazier than You,
Gomez – Not Today.
Lurch – Move Toward the Darkness
Pugsley – What If
Ancestors – 16 - 32 bars of an up-tempo musical theatre song. Those submitting for ancestors should send a dance reel. 

All materials for each role can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/oict9bl9mm5hgeziw0yse/AM8eTqYwfQzokt7xIERq3nU?rlkey=aqmn7r3noqs3hr43rm3auc2l6&st=oeyubbgg&dl=0

Send submissions to executive producer Dennis Hitchcock at dpjh@circa21.com by May15.

The smash hit will be directed by Amy McCleary, who recently directed our productions of Escape to Margaritaville and We Will Rock You, with Music Direction by Circa ’21 Resident Music Director, Ron May.

Roles to be filled:

Gomez Addams, Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: Bb2 - G4

A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes Immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife forced to hide Wednesday’s big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer. Spanish accent is a plus!

Wednesday Addams, Stage Age: 18 - 22, Vocal Range; A3 - ES

Gothic big sister Wednesday, who has her father's heart and her mother's sensibility, falls in love with a "normal" boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with "strange" family with that of her new love and his "normal" family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will. She has a strong belt.

Pugsley Addams, Stage Age : 9- 11 Vocal Range: A3 - FS

The youngest of the Addams Family, Pugsley loves to be tortured by his big sister. He is lost trying to figure out his place now that she has a new boyfriend and family dynamics are changing. Pugsley is charming and funny, ideally with an unchanged singing voice. Role may be double cast.

Lurch, Stage Age 30-50, Vocal Range: Eb2 - E4

A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Must have great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice. Prefer 6’5” or taller.

Lucas Beinecke, Stage Age: 18 -22, Vocal Range: C3 -CS

The hopeful romantic and son of Alice & Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his 'normal' family and the macabre Addams. Strong singer.

The Ancestors, Stage Age: 18+, All Vocal Ranges, Male & Female

The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show (once released from the family crypt!) Seeking actors with both vocal and dancing abilities.

Join us at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse and become part of our rich history!

The actors and artistic staff at Circa '21 hail from all parts of the country. Local auditions are held for every  production and we do the bulk of our casting through on-line submissions.