Auditions are being held in Chicago for Once the Musical. Seeking Male and Female Actors.

These auditions are for future replacements in the current Broadway production of ONCE.

Breakdown:
GIRL (M-L 20s) Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

GUY (M20's - E30's) A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

BILLY (M30s - 40's) A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Must sing and play guitar well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

REZA (L20s) A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BARUSKA (50s up). Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and play the accordion/piano well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BANK MANAGER (30/40s) Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

DA (50's up) GUY'S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

SVEJC (20's/30's) A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

ANDRE (20's) Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

EAMON (30s/40s) The music studio manager where GUY and GIRL record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician's talents. Must sing and play guitar & piano well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EMCEE (L20's-30's) The emcee at a bar. A good natured ball buster. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EX-GIRLFRIEND (20's) GUY'S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.