• The following content disclosure, and detailed Intimacy in the script, allows actors to make an informed choice regarding the role they are auditioning for, as well as allowing the open discussion of the Production’s vision for telling this story. Please be advised that all intimacy will be choreographed with open communication and respect for personal boundaries.
• BONNIE AND CLYDE is the true story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. It contains themes of love, death, poverty, depression, murder, intimacy, baptism, alcohol drinking,
  robbery, grief, and lawlessness. Each of these themes is pivotal to the telling of this true story.
• The script contains swear words and expletives, SFX of gunshots, simulated death, kissing, simulated domestic violence, simulated gun violence and other material that may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14. 
• The use of Intimacy Choreography tools such as Boundary Practice, Intimacy Choreography, and De-roling will be utilized during rehearsals and performance to ensure consent, communication, comfort, and safety of all actors and crew.

PLEASE NOTE:  carefully read the character descriptions above of each character. 

Clyde Barrow

A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie’s reckless, bold, daring lover. Appears in a tank top and a towel, also possibly bare chested in a tub. Actor will have intimacy with the character of Bonnie, kissing, simulated sex, hugging, and holding of hands. Actor will handle fake firearms and act out violent acts of shooting, beating others, and a staged slap of the character Bonnie. This role also has expletives. 

Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 25 

Vocal Range: A2 – C5

Bonnie Parker

A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde’s ambitious, stubborn lover. This character appears in a slip onstage and also dresses on stage. (NO NUDITY) Actor will have intimacy with the character of Clyde: kissing, simulated lovemaking, hugging, and holding of hands. Actor will handle fake firearms and a staged slap of the character Clyde. This character gets patted down by a guard in an aggressive manner. This role also has expletives. 

Gender: Female, Age: 20 – 25

Vocal Range: G3 – F5

Marvin “Buck” Barrow

Clyde’s brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife’s distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal to his brother. Appears in a tank top and pants. Actor will have intimacy with the character of Blanche; kissing, hugging, and holding of hands. Actor will handle fake firearms and act out violent acts of shooting. This role has expletives. 

Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: B2 – G4

Blanche Barrow

A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow. Appears in a slip and robe on stage. Actor will have intimacy with the character of Buck: kissing, simulated lovemaking, hugging, and holding of hands.

Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: G3 to Eb5

Cumie Barrow

A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck.

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 55

Sherriff Schmid: Ted Hinton

A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie. Actor will handle fake firearms and act out violent acts of shooting. This role has expletives. 

Gender: Male, Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: C3 to A4

Young Clyde

Scrappy young version of Clyde Barrow. Exudes hero worship of Billy the Kid and any outlaw. This actor will handle a fake rifle and acts out shooting a chicken. This role may include expletives.

Gender: Male, Age: 8 to 12 

Vocal range top: B3 to A5

Young Bonnie

A young version of Bonnie Parker. She is enchanted with the idea of being like the famous actress Clara Bow and finding notoriety and fame. She is obsessed with being famous and doesn’t care for church or anything that takes her from her dreams. This character simulates smoking a cigarette. 

Gender: Female, Age: 8 to 12

Vocal range top: C# 4 to C5

Emma Parker

Bonnie’s widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 55

Preacher

The town’s evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.

Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 65

Vocal range top: A2 to C5

Henry Barrow

A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.

Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 55

Governor Miriam Ferguson

An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.

Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 60

Captain Frank Hamer

A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson. Actor will handle fake firearms and act out violent acts of shooting. This role has expletives. 

Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 65

Bob Alcorn

The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde. Actor will handle fake firearms and act out violent acts of shooting. This role has expletives. 

Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 45

Store Clerks; Cops/Guards; Bank Customers; Choir; Bread Line Folks.

Some of these actors will double in the roles of Governor Ferguson, Captain Frank Hamer, Bob Alcorn, Henry Barrow, Cumie Barrow, and Emma Parker.

PLEASE NOTE:  Carefully read the character descriptions above of each character.