Always…Patsy Cline – Audition for the role of Patsy Cline
- BY: Ted Swindley
- DIRECTED BY: Elizabeth Craven
- SHOW DATES: 06/26/2025 - 08/10/2025
- PREVIEW DATES: 05/26/2025, 05/27/2025
- OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION: 06/03/2025
- SUNDAY MATINEES: 2:00 PM
- For Ages: All ages welcome
- Callbacks: TBA
ABOUT THE PLAY
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRIENDSHIP AND SONG Ted Swindley’s popular musical follows the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, a fan from Houston, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk and continued a correspondence with Cline until her untimely death in a plane crash. Featuring 27 of Patsy’s greatest hits, it is a summer treat for the whole family.
AUDITION DETAILS
There are two audition dates, one for the role of Louise Seger and a second for the role of Patsy Cline. If you cannot make either of these dates, a private audition can possibly be arranged.
AUDITION 1 – LOUISE SEGER
WHEN: Wednesday, April 2 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: on the Mendocino Theatre Company stage located at 45200 Little Lake Street (corner of Kasten and Little Lake)
WHAT TO EXPECT: The audition will consist of a reading from the script. Several PDF excerpts are attached to this form and may be downloaded and/or printed out as a PDF document. Keep scrolling to find them. During the audition you may be aked to make adjustments or improvisations using these texts in order to give you a chance to exhibit your acting range and flexibility. There will also be a few simple physical suggestions as to body posture and gait etc., but nothing too strenuous.
WHAT TO WEAR: You may wear most anything you deem appropriate for the character. Most of the play Louise is dressed western wear: jeans, western shirt, and cowboy boots. None of these items is required, of course, but you may come to the audition with your version of Louise taken from your wardrobe. Be creative.
WHO ARE YOU AUDITIONING FOR? Present at your audition will be the show’s director (Beth Craven), at least one member of the Artistic Director team (Betty Abramson and Lucas Near Verbrugghe) and Jenni Windsor who is the vocal music director.
AUDITION #2 – PATSY CLINE
WHEN: Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Gloriana Studio, 183 Boatyard Drive, Ft. Bragg
WHAT TO EXPECT: The audition will consist of singing two contrasting songs from the Patsy Cline repertoire. Several PDF excerpts of the score are attached to this form and may be downloaded and/or printed out as a PDF document. Keep scrolling to find them. During the audition you may be aked to make adjustments giving you a chance to exhibit your vocal range and flexibility. There will also be a few simple physical suggestions as to body posture and gait etc. but nothing too strenuous.
WHAT TO WEAR: You may wear most anything you deem appropriate for the character. During the play Patsy is costumed in a parade of outfits all the way from her Mama’s homemade cowgirl skirt, fringed western shirt and boots to exquisite formal wear. Be creative. Anything you choose will be fine.
WHO ARE YOU AUDITIONING FOR? Present at your audition will be the show’s director (Beth Craven), at least one member of the Artistic Director team (Betty Abramson and Lucas Near Verbrugghe) and Jenni Windsor who is the vocal music director. Jenni will be playing piano for the audition.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRIENDSHIP AND SONG Ted Swindley’s popular musical follows the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Louise Seger, a fan from Houston, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk and continued a correspondence with Cline until her untimely death in a plane crash. Featuring 27 of Patsy’s greatest hits, it is a summer treat for the whole family.
Character Descriptions
Patsy Cline- The legendary country singer (actual age in 20s – 30s*) – Primarily a singing role, the actress performs 27 songs throughout the show. Dressed in multiple iconic costumes of the period she must inhabit the spirit of Patsy Cline.
*Note the actor playing Patsy does not have to fall into this age group
Louise Seger- A spunky Texas housewife and lifelong fan of Patsy Cline, age 40-60 – Louise is a comic role with a great deal of sincerity and passion. She is deep Texas, working class, and full of piss and vinegar. Louise is brash but not obnoxious and comes off a little like the lovable Rodeo clown to Patsy’s class act.