Rehearsals

Rehearsals are organized around actor conflicts as much as possible. Typically rehearsals are held in the evenings and weekends, 15-20 hours per week with actors called and released as needed. As this is an ensemble reliant show, all actors will be called to most rehearsals.

 

Synopsis & Character Breakdown

Bryony Lavery’s stage adaptation of Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins

– as a girl – as she discovers a treasure map and starts on a journey to Treasure Island.

It’s a dark and stormy night, and the arrival of a staggering pirate brings danger,

excitement, and adventure. As the door opens for this new arrival, a large sea chest, full

of possibilities, lies at his feet. As Jim cares for the ailing pirate, a furtive investigation

reveals secrets that begin a dangerous voyage. Jim fights for the right to join the adventure, she sails the high seas, is befriended and betrayed by pirates, discovers an abandoned castaway and unlocks the secrets of the caves under the swamp of Treasure Island. 

 

Both the townspeople and the pirate crew are a mix of male and female characters in this new spin on an old classic.

 

Character breakdown

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​In addition to your scene please be prepared to sing the song “Drunken Sailor” (can be seen on YouTube for song reference, Drunken Sailor – Irish Rovers) as the character you are auditioning for. In addition to “Drunken Sailor”, the Director will accept any other song you like as long as it is in the style of one of the pirates listed below.

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ROLES FOR ACTORS TO APPEAR AS WOMEN​

• JIM HAWKINS JUNIOR – (female – mid-teens) a teenage girl dressed like a boy. Jim is full of dreams of adventure. She is frustrated at being stuck tending an inn with her grandmother and by society's ideas of what women are allowed to do.

• GRANDMA HAWKINS – (female - 50+) Jim’s grandmother and landlady of the inn. She is honest and takes no crap from anyone.

• DOCTOR LIVESEY – (female - 30+) A doctor and magistrate. Smart, no nonsense and practical. 

• MRS. CROSSLEY – (female - 40+) Customer at the inn. A drinker and churchgoer who has a pet chicken. Will cast from the actors auditioning for Grandma H

• RED RUTH – (female – 20+) works for the Squire and joins the pirate crew. Loyal to the end.

• JOAN THE GOAT – (female – 20+) Tough pirate. Headbutter.

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ROLES FOR ACTORS TO APPEAR AS MEN​

• SQUIRE TRELAWNEY – (male - 40+) a British nobleman who dresses fancy, has a big mouth and is very sure of his own superiority… he is also wrong about that.

• JOB ANDERSON – (male 20+) Sailor who is honest and true. He stands up to the pirates and dies a grisly death. 

• LUCKY MICKY – (male 20+) Works for the Squire and becomes a sailor. Everything goes his way.

• BILL BONES - (male – 30+) Pirate on the run with a haunted past that catches up to him. May be doubled with another role.

• BLACK DOG – (male – 20+) eight-fingered villainous pirate ready to fight at any moment.

• BLIND PEW – (male – 30+) blind pirate. Half Dementor, half Quasimodo. May be doubled with another role. 

• CAPTAIN SMOLLETT – (male 30+) honorable captain and gentleman who adheres to the old-fashioned rules of English society and sailing. He is not a fan of treasure hunters.

• LONG JOHN SILVER (male late 20’s to 30’s) - one-legged cook, charmer and villainous pirate. He can be your best friend and your worst enemy. Not to be trusted as he charmingly earns your trust. 

• ISRAEL HANDS – (male – 20+) A clumsy Spanish pirate. Israel speaks all his lines in Spanish. 

• DICK THE DANDY – (male - 20+) pirate voguish. Loves pirating almost as much as he loves himself.

• KILLIGREW THE KIND – (male – 20+) pirate, a large and gentle killer. 

• GEORGE BADGER – (male – 20+) malcontented pirate who likes to grumble and stir up trouble.  

• GREY – (male – 20+) a grey, forgettable character who everyone keeps forgetting. I forgot he was in this play while I was typing this.

• CAPTAIN FLINT - a parrot pirate. 

• BEN GUNN (male - teens) a cabin boy who was marooned on the island after escaping from pirates intent on murdering him. Has not seen another human for three years.

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ANY GENDER

• SHANTY BAND LEADER – leader of all singing. Would be amazing if they played the concertina or accordion.

 

Audition Requirements

Please choose and prepare the sides from your character of choice. Sides are available here. A reader will be available at the auditions to read the other characters in your side. If time permits you may be asked to read another character, so you are encouraged to be familiar with all of the sides. In addition to your scene please be prepared to sing the song “Drunken Sailor” (can be seen on YouTube for song reference, Drunken Sailor – Irish Rovers) as the character you are auditioning for. In addition to “Drunken Sailor”, the Director will accept any other song you like as long as it is in the style of one of the pirates listed below.

 

CONTACT: Christina Frank-Bellew at cmfrank1@pipeline.sbcc.edu for appointment time and more information.

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Instructions: 

• To sign up for an audition time contact Christina Frank, cmfrank1@pipeline.sbcc.edu.

• To upload a video submission go here.

• Please download and complete an audition form and bring to your audition. Those submitting videos can complete the online form.

• Auditionees can park in Lot 4B-4D on the West Campus,