Inspiration for Auditions

Intro to the movie RAISE THE TITANIC released in 1980 and starring Jason Robardsand Robert Jordan.   Movie was released five years before the TITANIC was discovered.   Opening sequence is inspiration for upcoming auditions and production at the Barrow-Civic.

TITANIC Character Breakdown

Listed below is a list of major characters in the production of TITANIC.  In addition, there is a large ensemble chorus of characters supporting this show.   From the opening boarding and launch, to the Third Class Dining Room to the lifeboat scenes, a large cast is needed to fill the stage and portray the scene.

Titled charater parts include:

Thomas Andrews: Titanic’s Designer/Builder (sings In Every Age, Andrew’s Vision, The Blame)

J. Bruce Ismay: The Owner. Formidable. (sings The Blame)

Captain E. J. Smith: Titanic’s Captain, making his last voyage for White Star. (sings The Blame)

Third-Class Passengers:

The Three Kates:

Kate McGowan: Young, Irish. Brazen. Pursues Jim Farrell. (sings Lady’s Maid)

Kate Mullins: Irish. A little older and wiser than McGowan. (sings Lady’s Maid)

Kate Murphy: Irish. The youngest of the three. (sings Lady’s Maid)

Jim Farrell: Irishman seeking a new life in America. Falls for Kate McGowan. (selected solos)

Second-Class Passengers:

Alice Beane: Longs to rub elbows with the rich. (sings First-Class Roster, I Have Danced)

Edgar Beane: Alice’s No-nonsense husband. (sings I Have Danced)

Charles Clark: Young British Journalist, in love with Caroline. (selected solos)

Caroline Neville: Young British Aristocrat, in love with Charles. (selected solos)

First-Class Passengers:

Isador Straus: The owner of Macy’s Department Store. (Sings Still)

Ida Straus: Isador’s Wife. Devoted. (Sings Still)

John J. Astor & Medeleine Astor: An American Millionaire and his young wife.

Benjamin Guggenheim & Mme. Aubert: An American Millionaire and his mistress.

John B. Thayer, Marion Thayer & Jack Thayer: Prominent Pennsylvania Family

George Widener & Eleanor Widener: The Richest Man in Philadelphia and his wife

Charlotte Cardoza: a mysterious millionaire widow.

Others: Edith Corse Evans, J.H. Rogers, The Major

Officers, Crew and Serving Staff:

First Officer Murdoch: A Scottsman. Overwhelmed by his duties. (sings To Be Captain)

Harold Bride: Radioman. Soft-spoken, good-natured. (sings The Night was Alive)

Frederick Barrett: Stoker. Young, headstrong. (sings Barrett’s Song, The Proposal)

Frederick Fleet: Lookout. Young, eager. (sings No Moon)

Henry Etches: Senior First Class Steward. Stuffy. (sings What A Remarkable Age)

Wallace Hartley: Bandmaster. Violin/Piano playing preferable. (sings Autumn, The Latest Rag)

Bandsmen Taylor and Bricoux: Cello/string players preferable. (sing The Latest Rag)

Stewardess Hutchinson & Stewardess Robinson: First Class Staff. (sing Dressed in Your Pyjamas)

Others: Second Officer Lightoller, Third Officer Pittman, Quartermaster Hitchens, Bellboy, Stevadore, Joseph Bell, etc.

Audition Packet Ready for Download

The audition packet for TITANIC at the Barrow-Civic Theatre is ready for download.

Click HERE to download the packet before auditions.   You can also pick one up at auditions or from the theatre Box Office beforehand.

A note on auditions:  this production has school shows scheduled for April 12th during the day.   I do however encourage everyone to audition, even if they are unsure about the school shows day, as our school show has not yet been formatted and there is room to wiggle.

Thanks.

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