Auditions Are Now Open for “MagPie” by Catherine Rush
On November 23rd from 5pm to 7pm, Bainbridge Island Theatre Lab (BitLab) will hold auditions for their February production of MagPie developed in partnership with Bainbridge Performing Arts as part of BPA’s new "Studio Series." Auditions will take place at BPA (200 Madison Ave N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110)
What is the Studio Series?
While BPA’s Mainstage program produces multiple large-scale productions and musicals each year, our Studio Series is an ongoing collection of more intimate plays developed by outside partners like BitLab, then performed at BPA. This allows us to provide resources such as performance space, production support, and marketing to amplify the amazing work created by our partners.
This dramatic production, written by Catherine Rush and directed by Rachel Noll James will run February 5-9 in the Cynthia Sears Studio at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
About BitLab
Bainbridge Island Theater Lab is a dynamic collective of performing artists, writers, and producers dedicated to discovering, developing, and producing works by Bainbridge Island and Northwest Playwrights. Our mission is to nurture and showcase fresh theatrical voices, providing a platform with the support of Bainbridge Performing Arts for innovative storytelling and creative exploration. Comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in various facets of the entertainment industry, from acting and directing to writing, producing, design, and marketing, BITLAB’s founding members bring their individual strengths and collaborative spirit to every project. Together, we are committed to expanding the boundaries of conventional theatre and creating a space where bold original works can flourish. BitLab was founded by Catherine Rush, Dinah Manoff, Pete Benson, Rachel Noll James, and Sabrina Fiander
Production Details
All rehearsals will be led by BitLab and held at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Performances will take place at Bainbridge Performing Arts, located on Bainbridge Island, a short walk from the ferry terminal. The 35-minute ferry leaves from Coleman Dock on the Seattle waterfront, and walk-on ferry passes will be provided for Seattle-area cast members for rehearsals and performances. Mileage reimbursement is available for cast members who do not use the ferry system.
Audition Details
Audition slots are available by appointment on Saturday, November 23rd from 5 - 7 pm.
Auditioners will be notified of their audition time and receive sides from the play approximately 2-3 days in advance of the audition. They do not need to be memorized. You do not need to prepare monologues from other material.
Callbacks
In-person callbacks will be held by invitation on Monday, November 25th from 6:00-9:30PM at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place Monday, January 6th to Tuesday, February 4th. A more complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at callbacks.
Performances
Performances will run from Wednesday, February 5 to Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Roles
Please note: Although some characters are written as 17, all actors must be 18 years or older in order to audition as this production includes content not suitable for underage performers.
Maggie Guthrie
High school senior; 17 One half of the singing duo, MagPie. A conscientious student; head of the field hockey team. Her family lives an hour away. A pretty, but mostly untrained voice.
Peggy Norris
High school senior; 17. The other half of the singing duo. California resident and scholarship student. A talented artist; she’s been accepted to the Rhode Island School of Design. A pretty, but mostly untrained voice.
Mark Campbell
The new Dean of Students. 35. Eager to bring the school out of the 1960s and into the future. A model American; married with his first child on the way.
Mrs. Cathy Barber
High school counselor. 50s. Warm, sincere. Wants everyone to get along and tired of office politics.
Synopsis
It’s 1978. The Sixties are over and Reaganomics is just around the corner. At the Pierson School, a private boarding school for girls, Maggie Guthrie and Peggy Norris are roommates and best friends. Unwittingly, Peggy finds herself in the middle of a tug-of-war between the past and the future when a lecherous music teacher, two well-meaning counselors, a domineering new dean of students and a 12-year-old Iranian student all converge and explode.
Content Advisory
Auditioners should be aware the this production contains the following:
Sexual harassment and misconduct
Sexual assault of a minor (character is 17, to be portrayed by a performer aged 18+)
Sexual identity exploration and homophobia
Alcohol abuse
Bullying
Profanity
Please submit your audition details, headshot, and resume using the form below. If you have further questions, please contact Rachel Noll James at Rachel@emergencefilms.us
