26/09/2026
AUDITIONS ARE TOMORROW!
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American Idiot
By Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer
Directed by Daniel Vazquez
Music Directed by Scott Salem
Choreographed by Tyler Rene Harper
AUDITION AND CALLBACK INFORMATION:
Auditions will be held on September 27th from 1-5 PM at Prairie Baptist Church (7416 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66208).
Callbacks will be held by invitation only on October 4th from 6-10 PM at Prairie Baptist Church (7416 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66208).
If you wish to audition but cannot attend auditions, please submit a video by September 26th at 11:59 PM by emailing a link to your video, a resume and headshot (if available) to [email protected].
All actors must be 18+ by the first day of rehearsal.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.
Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day's groundbreaking album to execute the story line. (Courtesy of Music Theatre International)
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please fill out the online audition form before your audition: https://forms.gle/LiEuiaRgJxWvC61a8
Please prepare a 60-90 second cut of a contemporary rock song or song in the style of the show. Auditionees may choose to prepare a song from the show.
For those auditioning for the role of Johnny: The role of Johnny will be expected to play the acoustic guitar and sing at multiple points of the show. Please prepare a 30-60 second song where you sing AND play the acoustic guitar after your vocal audition. A guitar will not be provided for the audition.
**Those auditioning for Tunny or Will may also participate in the guitar portion of the audition but it is not required**
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals begin on November 22nd and will typically be Sundays from 1-6 PM and Monday thru Thursday from 6:30-10 PM at Prairie Baptist Church (7416 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66208).
No Rehearsal on Nov. 25 and 26, December 23 and 24, or December 31.
Tech Rehearsals and Performances will be held at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Black Box beginning January 4th through January 17th. Tech Rehearsals will be from 6:00-11:00 PM (Subject to Change)
Performance Schedule:
January 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 15th & 16th - 7:30 PM
January 10th & 17th - 2:00 PM
All cast members are expected to help with strike following the performance on the 17th.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Johnny (Male-presenting, 20s to 30s) The self-proclaimed "Jesus of Suburbia." Bored of his do-nothing, go-nowhere existence, he takes off for the city to get a new lease on life. He wages an inner war between a budding love for Whatsername and growing dependency on St. Jimmy and drugs. Must play guitar. Vocal Range: B2-B4
Will (Male-presenting, 20s to 30s) Johnny's friend. He ends up staying in Suburbia to take care of pregnant girlfriend Heather. The more he stays on the couch, the more he becomes slowly disconnected from the world and his own relationships. Optional: plays guitar. Vocal Range: C #3-A4
Tunny (Male-presenting, 20s-30s) Johnny's friend who follows him to the city and eventually enlists in the army. He travels to the Middle East. A dreamer who is easily swayed, first by Johnny's ideas and then by patriotism and the American Dream. Optional: plays guitar. Vocal Range: D3-B4
St. Jimmy (Male-presenting. 20s-30s) Johnny's alter ego. Known as the "city badass." An enigmatic and charismatic enabler who gets Johnny addicted to drugs and grows jealous of his relationship with Whatsername. Vocal Range: C3-F #5
Heather (Female-presenting, 20s-30s) A girl in Suburbia and Will's girlfriend. She discovers she is pregnant but has difficulty telling her boyfriend of the news. Once she settles down with him, she struggles to maintain their relationship with his despondency and eventually leaves him. Vocal Range: A3-E5
Whatsername (Female-presenting, 20s-30s) A girl in the city who falls for Johnny. A rebellious activist who is willing to follow Johnny to the ends of the earth, but fights to have him embrace their authentic relationship rather than pursue his addiction. Vocal Range: F #3-D #5
Extraordinary Girl (Female-presenting, 20s-30s) A girl in the Middle East who appears as a sexual hallucination to injured Tunny. Attractive and mysterious, she later appears as his nurse and accompanies him home after the war. Vocal Range: Bb3 - E5
Ensemble (any gender) Named characters to play The Favorite Son, Soldiers, Friends, City Dwellers, and more
The Barn Players welcomes and values all forms of diversity as we strive to better represent the performing arts community in Kansas City. Non-traditional, inclusive and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
QUESTIONS?
Please email any questions to Daniel Vazquez ([email protected]) or Artistic Director, Amy Sander ([email protected]).
