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A Man of No Importance The Musical |
Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Terrence McNally |
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 A Man of No Importance (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING] |
Based on the 1994 Albert Finney movie of the same name, A Man of No Importance tells the tender story of Alfie Byrne, a bus driver living in 1960's Dublin. A passionate fan of Oscar Wilde, Alfie is determined to stage a version of Salome at his church, despite the objections of church authorities. In the process of fighting for the play, Alfie is finally forced to confront his own sexuality and take a stand in the world.
Audition Preparation Suggestions for
A Man of No Importance
Most characters require Irish accents. Very little dancing is required.
There is no chorus in this show, but many small roles. Several of the smaller roles do not require singers. |
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- ALFIE BYRNE (Baritone, 40 - 50)
- A middle-aged Dublin bus conductor and director of an amateur theatrical troupe, the St. Imelda’s Players. Closeted gay.
- ROBBIE (Tenor, 21 - 32)
- The handsome, young bus driver Alfie begins to fall in love with.
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- ADELE RICE (Soprano, 17 - 25)
- A pretty young woman who has fled her hometown after becoming pregnant out of wedlock. She meets Alfie on his bus, and he woos her into taking the leading role in Salome.
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- BALDY (Baritone, 50 - 70)
- Alfie’s retired friend and stage manager who takes every opportunity to poke at Alfie about St. Imelda’s rag-tag productions.
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- BRETON BERET (Non-singing, 21 - 35)
- A handsome, dangerous young man who tries to seduce Alfie. When he finally succeeds, he and a group of men jump Alfie, leaving him badly injured.
- CARNEY (Baritone, 45 - 60)
- The butcher, Lily’s boyfriend, and one of St. Imelda’s prominent actors until he reports Alfie to the church sodality for putting on an "obscene" play.
- ERNIE LALLY
- St. Imelda’s actor and propmaster who is extremely dedicated to his craft.
- FATHER KENNY (40 - 60)
- St. Imelda’s curmudgeonly but caring priest.
- LILY BYRNE (Mezzo, 42 - 52)
- Alfie’s sister and roommate who wants nothing more than for Alfie to find a wife and move out so that she is free to marry Mr. Carney.
- MISS CROWE
- A member of the St. Imelda’s Players, the wiry Miss Crowe has taken on the additional responsibility of costume design.
- MRS. CURTIN (Non-singing, tap dance, 30 - 40)
- St. Imelda’s actor and choreographer with a strong tendency towards tap dancing in her choreographic choices.
- MRS. GRACE (35 - 55)
- A full-figured kindly woman who recently took time off from St. Imelda’s players to tend to her ailing husband. Mrs. Grace paints watercolors.
- MRS. PATRICK (40s)
- The middle-aged married woman who is having an affair with the younger Robbie.
- OSCAR WILDE (30 - 50)
- The famous Irish, 19th century playwright, novelist, and poet who haunts Alfie Byrne’s waking hours until Alfie cannot tell where Wilde ends and he begins.
- PETER (18 - 29)
- A young man with dreams of playing in his own rock band.
- RASHER FLYNN (25 - 35)
- Former gymnast and St. Imelda’s resident electrician.
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- SULLY O'HARA (30 - 40)
- Currently unemployed, Sully has occupied his extra time by joining the St. Imelda’s Players.
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- A Man Of No Importance (Alfie, Company)
- The Burden Of Life (Lily, Alfie)
- Going Up (Carney, St. Imelda's Players)
- Princess (Adele, Alfie)
- The Streets Of Dublin (Robbie, Company)
- Books (Carney, Adele)
- Man In The Mirror (Alfie, Oscar Wilde)
- Love Who You Love (Alfie)
- Our Father (Mrs. Patrick, Company)
- Confession (Alfie, Robbie, Father Carney)
- The Cuddles Mary Gave (Baldy)
- Art (Alfie, St. Imelda's Players)
- A Man Of No Importance (reprise)/ Confusing Times (Mrs. Patrick, Breton Beret, Sully O'Hara, Carney, Alfie)
- Love Who You Love (reprise) (Robbie, Alfie)
- Man In The Mirror (reprise) (Alfie, Oscar Wilde, Company)
- Tell Me Why (Lily(
- Love Who You Love (reprise) (Adele, Alfie)
- Welcome To The World (Alfie)
- Poem (Alfie, Robbie, Company)
- Love's Never Lost (Alfie)
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