BAREFOOT IN THE PARK SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Barefoot in the Park - Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…
Directed by Nathan Autrey.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
● Corie Bratter – lovely, 20-30, free spirit and with hope for the future, newlywed to Paul
● Paul Bratter – lawyer, 25-35, newlywed to Corie
● Mrs. Banks (Mother) – Corie’s mother, late 40s-65, pretty, has not looked after herself these last few years
● Victor Velasco – neighbor in the attic, 40-70
● Telephone Repair Man – tall, heavy-set man, 25-45
● Delivery Man – early 60s
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions are on June 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Please arrive between 6:30-7:00 pm to sign in and auditions will run from 7pm until 9pm. Auditions are open to everyone in the community, even if you have no experience acting! Sides for the audition are posted below.
We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to performers of all backgrounds. All roles are volunteer only and are not paid, however, a stipend will be given to all actors cast in the show.
Headshots and resumes are not required, but welcome if you have one. Walk-ins are accepted at auditions. If you prefer, to schedule an audition time, please visit our sign-up genius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A5A72DA0F49-56806516-barefoot
For questions or more information, please email auditions@mckinneyrep.org
For those unable to attend auditions but interested in participating in the show, alternative arrangements can be made by emailing auditions@mckinneyrep.org and submitting a video audition (see below).
Location:
McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069
VIDEO AUDITION INFO:
- For those unable to attend the auditions, video auditions (2 minute melodramatic or comedic monologue) must be emailed by Sunday, June 1st.
- Headshot/Resume preferred, but not required.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION:
First Rehearsal/Read Through: TBD
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held from June 9th through July 18th on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM and Sundays from 1 PM - 4 PM.
LOAD IN & SET BUILD: Sunday, July 20, 2025
TECH WK REHEARSALS: July 21 - 25 from 6:30 PM - 10 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, July 26th at 6:30 PM
PICK-UP REHEARSALS: TBD
*Please do not audition if you have any conflicts with tech week or performance dates.
SHOW DATES:
Total of 9 shows :
Friday, July 25th at 8:00 PM
Saturday,July 26th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, August 1st at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 2nd at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, August 8th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 9th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM