Always…Patsy Cline
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story
Directed By Gil Berry
Musically Directed By Michael F. Snyder
AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, November 4 at 12pm and Sunday, November 5 at 6pm
Callbacks (if required) Tuesday, November 7 at 7pm
Rehearsals begin November 27 at 7pm
PRODUCTION DATES:
January 12-28, 2024
Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm
(Possible extension through February 4)
A Play in the Mainstage Too! Theater
Always…Patsy Cline is a true story of Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her untimely death in a plane crash. The show’s title is inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.” Tales of Patsy’s life on the road are told with down-home country humor and brought to vibrant life through her music.
To audition:
Auditioners are asked to sing 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range. An accompanist is provided. No recorded accompaniment, please. Auditioners should be prepared for cold reading, and have a short monologue if requested.
Auditioners must:
– Completed digital audition form (at this link, or through above button)
– Headshot, and resume if available and not already submitted via link above
Video Auditions:
Must be submitted prior to November 4, and may substitute for appearing at the Saturday and Sunday auditions. Auditioners must be available to attend in-person callbacks November 7 if required. Video should include a short monologue, 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range, and be uploaded with a headshot, and a resume (if available) when filling out the digital audition form linked above.
FHT seeks to include persons of every race, color, culture, age, gender, creed, physical disability, and sexual orientation. Character ages are not set in stone and all roles are open to all ethnicities unless otherwise stated. Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the characters and age range listed.
CASTING FOR:
Patsy Cline: Lead, Female, 24-35
Dynamic and passionate actress who can embody Patsy Cline in voice and spirit; ability to mimic her unique vocal sound is imperative. Would consider Equity if unable to cast non-union; contralto.
Louise Seger: Lead, Female, 40-55
Strong storyteller with a big heart. Devoted fan of Patsy Cline who establishes a friendship with her through letter correspondence and finally meets her; a typical strong-willed, funny Texan woman; she has a great deal of interaction with the audience as she relates the relationship she develops with Patsy; strong comedic sense needed for this role.
LICENSED BY THE FAMILY AND ESTATE OF PATSY CLINE. All rights reserved.
ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM AVAILABLE ON MCA.
For licensing information on Always…Patsy Cline and all Ted Swindley shows, visit www.alwayspatsycline.com or contact Joan Kovats, (203) 978-0102.