ABOUT

BUBBLE BOY

Jimmy Livingston was born without immunities and has spent his entire life confined inside a plastic bubble room. Enter Chloe, the girl next door, who becomes his friend and steals his heart. When she leaves town to get married, Jimmy travels cross-country in a homemade bubble suit in order to stop the wedding and finally tell her how he feels. Along the laugh-filled journey he deals with a crazy cult, a biker gang, a dead cow, and a controlling mother who will stop at nothing to get him back in the bubble.

CHARACTERS

Jimmy Livingston

The Bubble Boy. Always believes the best in people. Has a youthful curiosity about the world.Possesses great inner strength.

Tenor. Male identifying. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Chloe Molinski

A tough girl who masks an inner vulnerability. Doesn’t have a family support system and so tries her best to get through the world on her own.

Mezzo soprano. Female identifying. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Mrs. Livingston

Jimmy’s mom. She is willing to do anything to keep her son safe and maintain the status quo. Lives inside her own “bubble” of “alternative facts.”

Mezzo soprano. Female identifying. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Mr. Livingston/Gil

Dual cast role. Jimmy’s Dad, doesn’t speak until the very end. Loves his wife, but also wants what is best for his son, which is why he usually chooses to stay silent. Gil is the Leader of the Bright and Shiny cult.

Male identifying.

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Mark

Chloe’s boyfriend and eventual fiancée; thinks he’s cooler than he is; a wannabe rocker. Should be able to sing in ‘80’s’ rock style.

Male identifying.

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Lorraine

Leader of her branch of the Bright and Shiny cult. Believes in the Movement intensely and is usually excellent at recruiting people.

Soprano. Female identifying. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Pushpak

A small business owner. A person of great faith and ambition who is a practicing Hindu.

Male or Female identifying. Ethnicity: Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander

Slim

Head of a biker gang. Slim has lived on the outskirts of society for a long time. Has seen a lot of disappointment in their life, but still has big dreams and wants to help Jimmy accomplish his.

Baritone. Male or Female identifying. Ethnicity: Latinx

Shawn

Mark’s best friend, dreams of being a rock god. Genuinely thinks Mark is genius, but is pretty unsure of himself.

Tenor. Male identifying. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Chorus / Ensemble

All Genders & Ethnicities. To play multiple roles in the ensemble. Supporting roles will also be part of ensemble numbers.

Ensemble roles include, but are not limited to:

TODD: A member of the Bright & Shiny Cult

BUS KIOSK GUY/GIRL: a pessimist who works at the bus station

SHERIFF: A no-nonsense police officer

DEPUTY: A rookie cop

CULT MEMBERS: members of the Bright & Shiny cult

TOWNSPEOPLE: the people of Palmdale

TEENAGERS: the teens of Palmdale

AUDITION INFO

We are seeking a representative cast of students in grades 5-12 (rising). Actors of all gender identities and racial backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition. Please prepare a 32-bar cut in the appropriate show style. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist is provided. Tracks, pre-recordings, and self-accompaniment are not allowed.

Auditions will take place on April 12th from 9:30-11:30 am at The Barbershop Theater at 4003 Indiana Avenue.

Video auditions will be accepted by email to auditions@streettheatrecompany.org through 4/12.

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Day Camp/performance info

Rehearsals will be held as a summer day camp, Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm, June 30-July 11. There will be no camp/rehearsal on Thursday, July 4th.

Conflicts must be pre-approved. Conflicts during performances are not permitted.

Bubble Boy runs July 11-12 with two performances on Saturday.

Rehearsal Camp and Performances will take place at James Lawson High School at 8001 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221.

tuition

ClassAct Dramatics is a tuition-based program. Tuition for this production is $300.

Financial aid

Financial aid is available. We do our best to ensure every student is able to participate, regardless of their financial situation.

Questions?

Send us an email at info@streettheatrecompany.org!

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