Our friends at Burien Little Theatre announced Friday (Oct. 7) that they will be holding auditions for the rock opera “The Who’s Tommy,” written by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff on this coming Monday, Oct. 10th and Tuesday Oct. 11th, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Characters range in age from 4 through 55.

Synopsis:

The Who’s electrifying rock opera “Tommy” explores rebellion, finding yourself, and the perils of celebrity. Childhood trauma renders Tommy Walker deaf, mute and blind. He finds solace through his uncanny pinball prowess, becoming a pinball superstar and messianic hero. Featuring such legendary hits as “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me, Feel Me.” The show includes adult content.

Here’s the full lowdown:

Performances will be at Burien Little Theatre from Feb. 17 through March 25, 2012.

Rehearsals begin in early January with a little rehearsal possible in early December.

Auditions are Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. Callbacks are Monday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Stage director Steve Cooper and music director Ann Sager.

$100 stipend provided.

Please prepare two short contrasting songs (serious/comedy, ballad/patter), preferably one rock and roll number (hard rock would be optimal) and one number that highlights your vocal range. Bring with you the written music (in your key), as well as your resume and headshot. Callbacks will consist of working with music and possibly libretto from the show.

To make an audition appointment, email audition@burienlittletheatre.org or call 206-242-5180.

Auditions and callbacks will be held at Burien Little Theatre in the Annex to the Burien Community Center, 14501 4th Ave. S.W., Burien, WA 98166 (intersection of 4th Ave. S.W. and S.W. 146th St.).

For directions, go to www.burienlittletheatre.org.

Character Descriptions

• Tommy/Narrator – Embittered young genius. An emotional trauma makes him deaf, dumb and blind, and he finds solace in his uncanny pinball prowess. After a miraculous recovery, he becomes an international pinball superstar and messianic figure. Male, tenor, age 17-24.
• Mrs. Walker – Tommy’s weary mother. Female, pop mezzo, age 18-24.
• Captain Walker – Tommy’s guilty father. Male, tenor, age 24-32.
• Cousin Kevin – A young, loutish nuisance. Male, baritone, age 14-21.
• Sally Simpson – A teenybopper. Female, soprano, age 15-23.
• Uncle Ernie – A lecherous bachelor. Male, tenor, 28-40
• Tommy age 10 – Male, 8-12.
• Tommy age 4 – Male, 3-7.
• The Gypsy – A Tina Turner-like prostitute. Female, alto, age 21-35.
• The Hawker – An unsavory street man. Male, baritone, age 21-50.
• A Harmonica Player – Male, 25-55.
• The Specialist – A very modern doctor. Male, baritone, age 30-50.
• Minister – male
• Mr. Simpson – male
• Kevin’s mother – female
• Kevin’s father – male
• Minister’s wife – female
• Mrs. Simpson – female
• DJ
• Lover – male
• News Vendor
• Nurses
• Specialist’s Assistant
• Judge
• First Barrister
• Second Barrister
• First Local Lad
• Second Local Lad
• Second Officer
• Local lasses and lads, soldiers, security guards, lab technicians, church choir, etc.