Cry-Baby the Musical
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world. Fueled by hormones and the new rhythms of rock and roll, she turns her back on her squeaky clean boyfriend, Baldwin, to become a Drape and Cry-Baby's moll.
We are accepting self-tape submissions! Please email bugsbackyardtheatre@gmail.com with your resume/headshot for more info on what to submit.
Creative Team
Director: Bug Maclean-Smith
Music Director: Dylan Rogers
Choreographer: Twyla Raffé-Devine
Assistant Director: Adam Skogstad
Roles
Audition Dates
August 8/9th
Callback Date
August 15th
Tech/Show Dates
April 19-25
Wade 'Cry Baby' Walker (Any Gender)
The leader of the gang known as the 'Drapes'. A misunderstood teen who acts like a rebel, but has a sensitive side. We are looking for a pop/rock voice and a strong dancer.
Allison Vernon-Williams (Femme)
A pretty, fun, and intelligent girl. She is a square, but wants to be a Drape. Looking for a strong belter. Baton twirling skills would be preferred but not necessary.
Mrs. Cordelia Vernon-Williams (Any Gender)
Allison's protective Grandmother. She keeps many secrets from the other characters. Comedic. *We are specifically looking to cast this part as a drag queen, so masculine folk are very welcome to audition for this role!
Dupree W. Dupree (Any Gender)
Wade 'Cry Baby' Walker's best friend and a drape. He is always energetic and positive. We are looking for a strong vocalist with riffs, runs and the whole shebang!
Baldwin Blandish (Masculine)
Allison's Boyfriend who is an enthusiastic square. He is the lead singer of a group called "The Whiffles" and has strong opinions on politics.
Pepper Walker (Femme)
Cry Baby's tough sister. She is a drape and pregnant for the third time.
Wanda Woodward (Femme)
A Drape who just wants to be Jane Mansfield. There are many rumors circling about her, but she is really a sincere and 'pure' girl.
Mona "Hatchet-Face" Malnorowski (Femme)
A Drape that many others fear. She always carries around a switchblade and is not to be messed with.
Lenora Frigid (Femme)
Desperately wants to be a Drape. She is in love with Cry Baby. Can hit a Gb5 preferably.
The Whiffles (Any Gender)
Baldwin's doo-wop group and best friends. They want to have a hit on the radio.