Character Breakdown

ALBERT is the president of the Almaelou Music Corporation and is Conrad Birdie’s agent. He is a nervous, excitable man who spends most of his time trying to control the uncontrollable, with quite comic results. Look for an actor with excellent comic timing, a great singing voice and a natural likability

ROSIE is Albert’s girlfriend and secretary at the Almaelou Music Corporation, who is frustrated with Albert’s inability to commit to her. She is willing to do anything it takes to get Albert to give up the music business and settle down. Headstrong and confident, she is often one step ahead of Albert.

MRS. MAE PETERSON is Albert’s controlling mother. She loves her son, despite her disapproval of the way he runs the family business and (especially) his affection for Rosie. She has never stopped parenting Albert, and her mounting frustration throughout the show as Albert begins to stand up to her provides recurring comic relief.

CONRAD BIRDIE is a teen heartthrob who has been drafted into the army. This character was written with Elvis Presley in mind. He says little but conveys much with his body language, swagger and, of course, his music. This is someone who knows that good looks and a killer smile will get him more than his personality.

KIM MACAFEE is the self-confident young member of Conrad’s fan club who is chosen to receive a kiss from Conrad before he leaves for the Army. She sees herself as more mature than the average teenager.

HUGO PEABODY is Kim’s devoted steady boyfriend who is jealous that Conrad is receiving so much attention from Kim.

MR. HAARY MACAFEE is Kim’s father who thinks he’s in control of his family and his teenaged daughter (but isn’t).

MRS. DORIS MACAFEE is Kim’s loving mother who knows just how to handle her husband and her household.

URSULA MERKLE is Kim’s best friend and the hyper-enthusiastic teenager who leads the girls in screaming for Conrad.

RANDOLPH MACAFEE is Kim’s younger brother.

THE MAYOR is the head figure of Sweet Apple, Ohio, who welcomes Conrad Birdie to town. A bit naïve to the effect Conrad has on the girls of the town.

THE MAYOR’S WIFE, EDNA, is one of the adults in the show who cannot escape the power of Conrad Birdie’s spell

GLORIA RASPUTIN is the dreamy, ambitious knockout whom Mrs. Peterson chooses to replace Rosie. She is looking for her big break in show business and hopes Albert can help her.

MRS. MERKLE is Ursula’s overbearing mother who also gets a touch of Conrad Birdie Fever.

HARVEY JOHNSON is a typical nerdy teenager who can’t seem to get enough of the gossip going on in Telephone Hour.

MR. JOHNSON is Harvey’s father and one of the many parents in Sweet Apple desperate to keep control of their children as Conrad Birdie comes to town.

Other TEENAGERS in Sweet Apple include ALICE, DEBORAH SUE, HELEN, NANCY, MARGIE, PENELOPE, SUZIE, FREDDIE, KARL and various other BOYS and GIRLS.

Other ENSEMBLE roles include a POLICEMAN, various REPORTERS, a CONDUCTOR and a TRAINMAN, and other PARENTS

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Additional Info

Clyde Baker, Artistic Director at Baker Performing Arts, SanTan Village, Gilbert has over 20 years-experience in the performing arts.

Mr. Baker, an educator, performer, and conductor is a graduate of Columbia University, M.Ed., University of Illinois, M.S. and Rutgers University, B.A. He was awarded a graduate teaching assistantship with full educational scholarships in his graduate studies. His major area of study was in music education and school administration.

Under the baton of Clyde Baker, his college and public school orchestras and bands have performed in prestigious concert halls, such as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, major college concert halls, professional football stadiums and major university football stadiums throughout the United States. Most recently Baker Performing Arts has performed on Fox 10 News, ABC 15, Channel 12 News and State Fairs in Arizona.

What To Prepare

Please pick a 5 minute time slot and prepare a song to sing that best demonstrates your vocals, range, projection, style, etc. The Director may stop you during your song. If available, please bring a headshot. A resume or short paragraph describing your experience in the Performing Arts, previous musicals & roles, etc.

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