Auditions Open for “The Book of Bourbon” with Acting Under the Influence – Deadline Extended!
Location: Atlanta, GA
Type: Theater
Calling all performers with a flair for satire, style, and a touch of bold humor — Acting Under the Influence is casting for its upcoming August cabaret, The Book of Bourbon! This provocative and hilarious musical revue will perform Thursday, August 28th at the Red Light Cafe in Atlanta, and auditions are open until midnight on Saturday, August 2nd.
About the Show:
The Book of Bourbon is a R-rated musical cabaret that satirizes religious zeal, personal identity, and cultural expectations — with a heavy dose of irreverent humor and powerhouse vocals. Inspired by The Book of Mormon, the show will feature a wide range of roles, including character solos and a diverse ensemble.
How to Audition:
To audition, submit a one-minute cut of a song in the style of the show.
You may submit a new recording or a previous audition video or reel, as long as it clearly demonstrates your vocal performance in the appropriate style.
Send questions or submissions to magda@placesplease.org.
Auditions are open to actors of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds — Acting Under the Influence is committed to inclusive casting.
Please note: This production is rated R for adult themes and language.
Character Breakdown:
- ACTOR ONE (Elder Price): Heroic, optimistic, “perfect” Mormon missionary. Must portray a stereotypical Utah-based male-identifying missionary.
- ACTOR TWO (Elder Cunningham): Quirky, awkward, well-meaning screw-up. Nerdy with a heart of gold and a penchant for lies.
- ACTOR THREE (Nabulungi): A young Black African woman. Hopeful and serious about helping her village.
- ACTOR FOUR (Mafala Hatimbi): Nabulungi’s father, a wise, joyful village leader. Doubles as Voice.
- ACTOR FIVE (Elder McKinley): Cheerful Mormon missionary hiding internal struggles. Doubles as Elder Grant and Moroni.
- ACTOR SIX (General): Intimidating Ugandan warlord. Doubles as Johnny Cchran.
- ENSEMBLE (7 actors): Seeking versatile performers to play a wide range of roles: Mormon missionaries, villagers, fantastical characters, and more. All identities welcome.
Production Schedule:
Read-through / Sing-through: Friday, August 8 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Music Rehearsal: Friday, August 15 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Full Run-through: Friday, August 22 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Performance: Thursday, August 28 | Call time 7:30 PM, show at 8:30 PM | Red Light Cafe, Atlanta
(All rehearsals will be held at locations TBD in the Atlanta area.)
Submit by August 2nd to be considered.
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