Griffin Theatre Company announces auditions for the Midwest premiere of the Blue Grass musical The Burnt Part Boys. Music: Chris Miller Lyrics: Nathan Tysen Book: Mariana Elder Directed by Jonathan Berry. All actors interested in being considered must have a strong singing voice and be able to hold their own part in tight harmonies.

We are looking for two high school aged boys to play 14. (Actor age range, 14 – 17). Pete is strong, imaginative and quiet while Dusty is a touch more socially awkward and tends to talk too much. We are looking for one high school aged girl to play 13 (Actor age range, 14 - 19 Frances is a scruffy tomboy who has, for the last year, lived on her own in the woods. We are looking for two young men to play 18. (Actor age range 20 - 26) both are athletic and confident. Jake is a bit more brooding, has an intensity and a sadness to him – while Chet is more easy going and less troubled, a bit more of a smart-ass. We are looking for 4 men to play between 18 and 40 (Actor age range 20 – 50) - these men play the miners, lost in the mining accident. One will play Pete and Jake's father.

Auditions will be held in June and July.