The D300 Foundation Presents Bye Bye Birdie - Introducing a Whole New Generation to this Captivating Production

Carpentersville, IL – The District 300 Foundation invites D300 students in grades 6 - 12 from across the district to audition for the 3rd Annual Summer Theatre Program or to be part of the production crew.  This wonderful program provides students an opportunity to work together from across the district. 

Sign up for crew spots at: http://bit.ly/d300backstage. 

Auditions are being held on May 22nd & 24th at Jacobs High School. To audition to become part of the cast – sign up at: http://bit.ly/d300tryouts.

Here is what you will need for your audition:

• 32 Bars of a selection from any musical (please bring sheet music for the accompanist) that showcases your voice!
• A 30-second monologue with appropriate language

Play synopsis:  It's the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager, Albert Peterson, is going into debt and has staked his financial future on Conrad's success. Albert's secretary, Rosie, is increasingly frustrated with the time and money Albert is losing on his project. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Thus, Albert attempts to stage a farewell party for Conrad in which he is to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to be kissed. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous, and Rosie becomes fed-up with the abusive treatment she receives from Albert's mother. Eventually, things turn out all right. Kim and Hugo resolve their problems while Albert agrees to leave managing, become an English teacher, and marry Rosie.

BYE BYE BIRDIE is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all. It is the tops in imagination and frivolity; a show that will be enjoyed by the cast as much as the audience!

Book by Michael Stewart

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Lee Adams

Originally Produced by Edward Padula

The D300 Foundation would like to thank Target Stores for their generous donation in supporting this theatre production.  Target is a strong supporter of the Performing and Fine Arts in our district and in our community.

The District 300 Foundation for Educational Excellence is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, committed to enhancing and extending learning opportunities in all D300 schools through school, community and business partnerships.  Since the D300 Foundation was founded in 2002, it has awarded nearly one half million dollars in local educational project grants – all made possible by private donations and special fundraisers.

 We invite you to visit our website at www.d300foundation.org and view some of the projects the D300 Foundation has funded.