Auditions Open for 'Escape to Margaritaville' in New Bedford

Attention parrot-heads. New Bedford Festival Theatre is looking for submissions for its upcoming production of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. If you think you can sing and dance, the director would love to see a video of you performing a short song in the style of the show, or a song from the show itself.

You don't have to be a Jimmy Buffett fan, but that probably wouldn't hurt. The characters in the show are from all different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, so the show if actively looking for a mix of all of the above.

This is a stipend-paying contract. Performers can submit their auditions between now and January 23. In-person callbacks will be held on Saturday, February 7.

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Characters in Escape to Margaritaville

Tully, a 27-to-39-year-old smooth talking, self-deprecating playboy. Life is pretty good for the singer/bartender at a tropical resort. Then, the unexpected happens: Tully falls in love. Having the ability to play the guitar is a plus for this role.

Rachel, a 27-to-33-year-old woman of the world who is fully committed to her career. Rachel is workaholic and has those expectations of everyone else as well. She has a roadmap planned out for her life, and isn't easily swayed from that path.

How to Submit Your Video Audition

Email your YouTube link directly to New Bedford Festival Theatre Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Bettencourt at ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com.

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