Sacred Heart University Theatre Arts Program
Fairfield, CT
US

CONTACT NAME

Christopher Devlin

DESCRIPTION

*SEEKING*

Child Actors for the Sacred Heart University Theatre Arts Program production of

Fun Home

Fun Home

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Book and lyrics by Lisa Kron

Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel

Important Dates

Auditions -

Saturday, November 9th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM -or-

Saturday, November 16th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

(additional times may be available by appointment)

Rehearsals -

scheduled by availability

beginning last week of November/first week of December

Tech Rehearsals Saturday, February 1st - Thursday, February 6th

Performances -

February 7-8, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3 p.m.

February 14-15, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.

February 21-22, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3 p.m.

**Travel stipend of $250 offered to cover transportation costs**

Synopsis

Fun Home is the Tony Award-winning story of a daughter and father. 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.

Character Descriptions

SMALL ALISON – (age 9-13) Alison Bechdel as a child, around 8 years old when we meet her. Precocious and opinionated. On the cusp of finding herself and forming her own views on how a girl her age should behave and dress. Seeking an actress who is confident and intelligent. Must be a strong singer who can move seamlessly in vocal quality from speech to song. Alto.

CHRISTIAN BECHDEL – (age 10-15) Alison’s older brother, around 10 years old when we meet him. As the oldest of the three children he strives to be the leader, but is sometimes overshadowed by Alison’s strong personality. Seeking a singer with a natural sound, good sense of harmony and pitch.

JOHN BECHDEL – (age 6-10) Alison’s younger brother, around 6 years old when we meet him. Like most boys his age, he is full of energy with a quirky imagination. Looks up to his siblings. Seeking a singer with a natural sound, good sense of harmony and pitch. Soprano.

About SHU Theatre Arts

One of the fastest-growing Catholic colleges in the country, Sacred Heart University (SHU) in beautiful Fairfield, CT, is home to the SHU Theatre Arts Program, ranking in the top 25 Collegiate Theatre Programs in the country. The internationally recognized Theatre Arts Program offers a theatre major with tracks in musical theatre and acting, preparing graduates for thriving careers in a variety of fields. Industry professionals from nearby New York City and beyond help students master acting, vocals and movement in this all-encompassing major.

SHU’s Theatre Arts Program presents 12+ full-scale productions year-round, with a special emphasis on new works and storytelling. In addition to TheatreFest, SHU’s original playwriting festival, students can work with new plays or musicals at different parts of their process.

Each production at our three state-of-the-art venues is professionally directed and presented to the campus and community.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

DURATION

Nov 25, 2024 - Feb 23, 2025

SALARY

$0.00 – $0.00 per hour

WHERE

WHEN

November 9, 2024 at 12:00PM – until 2:00 -or-

WHAT TO PREPARE

MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT