The Arts Asylum is excited to announce auditions for their 2025 fall production of "bare: a pop opera". This contemporary rock musical features a pulsating rock score and emotionally charged story.
"bare"
The show follows a group of teens grappling with issues of identity, sexuality, and religion at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. Provocative, raw, and unyielding in exploring how modern generations navigate the tightrope between adolescence and adulthood, “bare” examines the consequences of baring one’s soul or hiding it from those who matter most.
Directed by Korey Childs
Musical Direction by Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles
All roles are PAID/NON-UNION
$300-$750 depending on role
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will generally be held at The Arts Asylum Sunday-Thursday starting August 17th-October 1st with performances October 2-October 11th, 2025.
Performances
Performances will run October 2-11th at The Arts Asylum (Thursday-Monday, Thursday-Saturday)
Audition Requirements:
Please prepareTWO of the following:
1. 32 bar selection from a contemporary-style musical or pop/rock song.
2. 32 bar selection from the show BARE
An accompanist will be present during in person auditions.
3. A personal story about a moment you had to "bare" it all and speak your truth
4. A monologue of your choice
Option #1:
In Person- June 21st
Please Email: Auditions@theartsasylum.org with a time preference between 3:30-7:00pm and roles you may be interested in.
The Arts Asylum
824 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Option #2
Virtual- All Videos Must Be Submitted by 7:00pm June 19th
Please Email: Auditions@theartsasylum.org that you will be doing a virtual audition with roles you may be interested in.
Callbacks Invitations will be emailed by 10pm on Saturday June 21st
Callbacks- Sunday June 22- 8-10pm
***Please include in your email any conflicts you may have from August 17-October 11th, 2025
Characters:
Jason - St. Cecilla’s senior class golden boy; charming, popular jock with a sweet side; Peter’s secret boyfriend; Nadia’s twin brother; closeted, questioning, scared; Peter’s roommate and best friend.
Vocal type: Pop Bari-tenor belt OR pop mezzo-sop belt
Vocal range: B2-A4 OR B3-A5
Peter - Jason’s clandestine boyfriend, roommate, and best friend; reflective, sensitive, loyal, and kind - a friend to all
Vocal type: Pop tenor belt OR pop soprano belt
Vocal range: B2-A4 OR B3-A5
Ivy - The popular girl who all others envy; inside is insecure, with a need to be loved; Nadia’s roommate and arch-rival; the object of Matt’s obsession
Vocal type: Soprano belt OR tenor belt
Vocal range: A3-F5 OR A2-F4
Matt - Studious and pious academic and athletic rival to Jason, despite his best efforts, always comes in second; obsessed with Ivy
Vocal type: Tenor belt OR soprano belt
Vocal range: C3-G4 OR C4-G5
Nadia - Jason’s twin sister, plus-size, rebel with sardonic, caustic wit; Ivy’s roommate and arch-rival
Vocal type: Mezzo-soprano OR bari-tenor
Vocal range: G3-C5 OR G2-C4
Lucas - St. Cecilia’s fun-loving purveyor of altered reality, a dealer, rap skills a plus; comedic bad boy of the group
Vocal type: Baritone OR alto
Vocal range: G2-G4 OR G3-G5
Claire (Age 35+) - Peter’s mother, loving, in denial of Peter’s sexuality, wants to help and support him but doesn’t know how.
Vocal type: Mezzo-soprano OR bari-tenor
Vocal range: G3-C5 OR G2-C4
Sister Chantelle (Age: 30+) - Nun, wise, no-nonsense
Ethnicity: BIPOC
Vocal type: Mezzo-soprano OR bari-tenor, gospel riffs
Vocal range: G3-C5 OR G2-C4
Priest (Age 25+) - St. Cecilia’s headmaster is a traditionalist, a voice of authority, yet friendly and caring for his students.
Vocal type: Baritone OR alto
Vocal range: G2-G4 OR G3-G5
Tanya/Rory (combined role for numbers) - Lucas’s girlfriend, backup singer to Sister Chantelle/Sarcastic student
Vocal type: Soprano OR tenor
Kyra/Diane (combined role for numbers) - Student and backup singer to Sister Chantelle/Very naive, ever cheerful
Vocal type: Alto OR baritone
Zach - Jock. is not the brightest bulb
Vocal type: Baritone OR alto
Alan - Nerdy student type
Vocal type: Tenor OR soprano