AUDITIONS FOR

BLOOD BROTHERS

We are now accepting VIDEO SUBMISSIONS for our production of

"BLOOD BROTHERS"

by Willy Russell

Directed by Audrey Seraphin

musical direction by gina naggar

BCA Plaza Theatre

November 13-23, 2025

 
 

ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR SIDES AND MUSIC:

  • Please submit all sides and music provided for the character(s) of your choice as well as 30 bars of a song of your choice.  If you are auditioning for Mickey and/or Edward, please submit both younger and older sides. You are welcome to submit for more than one role.

  • Please upload your submission as a link to either YouTube or Vimeo with your name clearly attached. Please do not send a file that we will need to download.  

  • For each video, please include your slate, vocal side(s), and character scene(s).

  • Please make note of the appropriate Liverpool accent for the upper and lower classes in both sides and attached sheet music.

  • Please send all self-taped videos and reading submissions back to bloodbrotherscasting@gmail.com 

  • Video Submission deadline is April 30th.

  • We will let actors know by May 10th if we need to see you for our callbacks on Saturday May 31st 1:30-8:30 at the Calderwood Pavilion Boston

  • Actor Stipend $100


THE MUSICAL: 

Blood Brothers, the musical, is set in London 1960’s -1980’s and revolves around twin boys Mickey and Edward. With seven older siblings, their mother, Mrs. Johnstone, cannot afford to keep both babies and she agrees to give one away to the wealthy Mrs. Lyons. Separated at birth, they are brought up in completely different environments within the city. When they are seven years old, Mickey and Edward meet each other for the first time and realize they share a birthday. They immediately become best friends and blood brothers but are still unaware of their true relationship. They stay close as they grow up and the bond between them remains strong, despite both being in love with Mickey’s neighbor and friend, Linda. However, the difference in their backgrounds soon threatens their friendship and pulls them in different directions. Mrs. Johnstone is finally forced to reveal that Mickey and Edward are twins, ultimately leading to their tragic deaths.

Written during a period of huge changes in society and politics, Blood brothers draws the audience’s attention to the detrimental effect that social inequality can have on people’s lives and resonates loudly even in today’s society.


CHARACTERS:

NARRATOR

The Narrator,  (Male ) with a strong and ominous stage presence. Age range 30-68), who throughout the play breaks the 'fourth wall' to help the story progress and act as a moral compass. The Narrator observes and comments on the action of the play, and at times steps into the story as various characters. An extraordinary, versatile actor with an explosive singing voice and ability to bring a dark and ominous tone to the plot. Although he remains outside of the action, he is not without empathy and warmth for the characters. Strong Liverpool or British accent, Strong pop rock tenor to G3-G4  

MRS JOHNSTONE

(THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

Mrs. Johnstone, (Plays ages 35-60), Original Mother of Mickey and Edward. After her husband walks out on her, she is left to take care of her children. Constantly trying to do what is best. Gets a job as a maid to support her children. While she tries her best, she cannot escape the society she has been born into. Lower Class  Liverpool accent. Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5.

MRS LYONS

Mrs. Lyons,  (Plays ages 35 – 60), Upper class wife, from a world of privilege, she is desperate to have a baby and convinces Mrs. Johnstone to give her one of her unborn twins. Her devotion to Edward develops into an unhealthy obsession to protect him from the truth of his past, with tragic results. Upper class British accent. Alto. Strong mix belt with warm lower register B3-D5 

MR LYONS

Mr. Lyons, (Plays ages 35-60), Proper Gentleman from the upper class. Is tricked into thinking his wife has had a child while he was on an extended business trip. A wealthy businessman, Mr. Lyons feels affection for his wife Mrs. Lyons and his son Edward, but is too oblivious and self-important to realize that Edward is in fact not his biological child. As Mrs. Lyons’ mental health deteriorates, however, Mr. Lyons becomes increasingly alarmed. Throughout the play, he is paternalistic and preoccupied. Upper Class Liverpool or British accent. Tenor, Baritone or Bass

MICKEY / YOUNG MICKEY

Michael 'Mickey' Johnstone, (Plays ages 7-30), Fraternal twin brother to Edward, Mickey is raised by his real mother in relative poverty. A good-natured and well-meaning kid, he turns to a life of crime when he has trouble providing for his family as an adult. This leads to a period of dark depression, from which Mickey never fully recovers. Must be an amazing physical actor and convincingly play Mickey over the course of 23 years. Lower Class Liverpool accent. Huge and beautiful pop baritenor to G  

***Please make a bold distinction between the older and younger characters.  We need to believe you are a young child in those sides so play with the character choices while staying believable.

 EDDIE / YOUNG EDDIE

Edward 'Eddie' Lyons, (Plays ages 7-30), Fraternal twin brother to Mickey, Edward is given away by his mother to the well-to-do Lyons family. He attends the best boarding schools, eventually becoming a respected politician. An earnest and sheltered kid, he is delighted to befriended Mickey and learn how to let loose and get in trouble. Must be an incredible physical actor who can convincingly portray Edward over the course of 23 years. Upper Class Liverpool or British Accent. Monster tenor with a solid belted A  

 ***Please make a bold distinction between the older and younger characters.  We need to believe you are a young child in those sides so play with the character choices while staying believable.

SAMMY JOHNSTONE

Sammy Lyons, (Plays 7-30), Mickey and Eddie’s brother and the bad apple of the Johnstone family.  A bully and bad influence on Mickey who turns to a life of crime. Constantly a troublemaker. Lower Liverpool accent. Loud, rough and rude. Tenor, Baritone or Bass

LINDA / YOUNG LINDA

Linda, (Plays ages 7-30), Linda begins the musical as a tomboyish young girl, but quickly morphs into an object of desire for both twin brothers. At the beginning of her adolescence, she only has eyes for Mickey, even telling him she loves him long before their first kiss. After years of poverty (and Mickey’s imprisonment), however, she turns to Edward for comfort and support, and the two begin an affair. Despite this unfaithful act, Linda is a sympathetic character, one who loves both twins, and is driven to betray her husband by desperate and dismal circumstances. Lower Class Liverpool accent. Soprano, Mezzo Soprano or Alto

CHORUS / ENSEMBLE

 We are looking to cast one female and one male ensemble member to play various roles below throughout the production.  Any vocal range.

Catalogue Man, Finance Man, Children, Policemen, Neighbors, Wedding Guests, Councilors, Nurses, Judge

(The Narrator, Linda, mr & Mrs. Lyons and Sammy will also play some of the additional roles above)


A NOTE ABOUT AGE RANGES: 

We are staying open on age ranges as we are looking for strong actors that can convincingly portray the characters and not necessarily the exact ages.  The numbers are not as important as the actor’s believability to portray that age range. 


A NOTE ABOUT CASTING:

Theater UnCorked encourages Actors of all ethnicities, race, gender identities and Actors with disabilities to audition for us! 


IMPORTANT DATES:

·       Meet & Greet/First Read Through in AUGUST, Date TBD) in Boston

·       Rehearsals will be 2-3 weeknights and every Sunday in  Boston.  We will be sending out a calendar prior to callbacks for all your conflicts and availability Monday-Sunday from September 2nd-November 23rd and we will try our best to work around our actor's schedules.