Audition Information – Bonnie & Clyde
MCMT is excited to present the South Australian premiere of the Tony Award-nominated BONNIE & CLYDE in June 2025. Featuring music by the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula), BONNIE & CLYDE is based on the electrifying true story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country during the Great Depression.
This contemporary musical represents an exciting new opportunity for strong contemporary singers and actors, so if you’re interested in being part of this darkly thrilling musical, we welcome you to read on and audition for the show! Auditions for the Adult roles in the show will be held 26th-27th January 2025, and will be followed by Youth auditions on 15th February 2025.
Note: all roles in this production are unpaid. MCMT is a not-for-profit community musical theatre group, managed by volunteers passionate about musical theatre and creating performing opportunities for others to be involved and to enjoy.
Show Synopsis
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers’ thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo’s fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
- Music by Frank Wildhorn
- Lyrics by Don Black
- Book by Ivan Menchell
Show & Audition Information Pack (Info Pack)
The ‘Info Pack’ contains key information relevant to prospective cast members, such as rehearsal information, production details, audition requirements/materials, and character information. Please Note: While auditions will be held in the metro south of Adelaide, rehearsals will take place in the metro north eastern suburbs (commencing from early March 2025).
Season Information:
8 performances total at The Arts Theatre (53 Angas Street, Adelaide)
| – Friday 20th June 2025, 7.30pm | – Thursday 26th June 2025, 7.30pm |
| – Saturday 21st June 2025, 2.00pm and 7.30pm | – Friday 27th June 2025, 7.30pm |
| – Sunday 22nd June 2025, 2.00pm | – Saturday 28th June 2025, 2.00pm and 7.30pm |
Key Audition Information
Adult Auditions:
When?
- Sunday 26th January 2025 – from 10.00am
- Monday 27th January 2025 – from 3.45pm
- If callbacks are required, these will be held Tuesday 28th January 2025 – from 7.00pm
Where?
- Hawthorn Community Centre – 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn
Youth Auditions:
When?
- Saturday 15th February 2025
Where?
- Mitcham Cultural Village (103C Princes Road, Mitcham)
Audition Notes & Requirements
- For the Adult roles in this show, successful cast members must be at least 18 years of age by the start of March 2025.
- For the Youth roles in this show, Youth auditionees must be at least 11 years of age by the time of their audition due to the show’s mature themes.
- In-person auditions are preferred. However, if you are genuinely unable to attend in-person, the Production Team will accept video recordings. Video auditions must be submitted no later than 5.00pm on Friday 24th January 2025 and sent to auditions@marieclark.asn.au
- In-person auditions are booked as one hour timeslots, consisting of two components: a Group Dance Call, followed by an Individual Audition where you will be asked to read dialogue and sing excerpts from the show. We ask that you endeavour to arrive at least 10 minutes early so that you have enough time to find a car park and then sign in with MCMT’s Front of House Team Member, so that your timeslot can commence on time.
Please refer to the Info Pack for more information regarding auditions and the show itself. The Info Pack contains full Character Descriptions (starting from Page 7), including general notes from the Production Team. Click on the ‘Audition Materials’ button below to access the Google Drive folder containing the dialogue and music required for auditions. We recommend you watch the Director’s Insights videos for extra information on what the Production Team are looking for at auditions.
Prior to arriving for your audition, we kindly ask that you:
- Complete the Audition Application Form.
- Attach a headshot with your audition application form OR email one to us at auditions@marieclark.asn.au Your headshot can be any size (they don’t need to be professionally done), so long as it shows you from your shoulders up and it is a recent photo.
- Arrive with enough time sign in – please arrive warmed up.
For any further queries regarding auditions, please email us at auditions@marieclark.asn.au
Chookas!