Treasure Island (Ludwig)
by Bastrop Opera House

May. 18 - May. 20

Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England in 1775 and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones (played unforgettably in the movies by Lionel Barrymore), the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonney, and the hideous form of evil incarnate, Blind Pew. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver is an unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue whose greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim,cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure andadventure.

AUDITION NOTICE!!! Ken Ludwig's Treasure Island, directed by Jacob Layton
Calling all buccaneers, deckhands, and salty sea dogs! We're on the lookout for fearless performers ready to set sail on a thrilling journey of treasure, treachery, and tall tales. Whether ye be a seasoned thespian or a landlubber longing for adventure, we want to see yer best pirate swagger and sea shanty skills at auditions!
Day 1: May 18th, 2024, 9:30 am-4 pm (Appointment necessary)
Day 2: May 21st, 6 pm-9 pm (Stage Combat Choreo Call)
For more audition information, rehearsal schedule and performances, and to register for audition time, visit https://bastropoperahouse.org/auditions/
 

Casting Notes
Roles may be doubled as needed, but Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins will play only those
roles. Seeking total cast of 15-20, including ensemble. All Genders are welcome to audition.
Stage combat skills a plus, cutlass/single sword skills as well as comfort with daggers and
flintlock pistols and muskets. All roles will be physically demanding.

Audition Format
Auditions will be cold reads of selected sides from the show (sides will be provided). Day 2 of
auditions will include the teaching of a short fight choreography combination.

Cast List
Jim Hawkins – Male, Our young hero, 14 years old. All Genders are welcome to audition, but
must be able to play 14 year old boy convincingly. Age of performer 16 to 20s. Must be
comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding role.

Long John Silver – Male, 35-65. Intelligent, conniving, skilled swordsman with a pronounced
limp. Must be comfortable with stage combat, a physically demanding role.


The Civilians –
Dr. Livesey – Male, 40-65. Financier of the voyage. May be doubled. Must be comfortable with
stage combat
Squire Trelawney – Male 25-35. Arrogant squire to Dr. Livesey. Skilled combatant with swords,
pistols, muskets. Must be comfortable with stage combat, a physically demanding role. May be
doubled.
Captain Smollet – Male 35-65. Captain of the Hispaniola. Driven, an exceptional leader.
Suspects Silver and other pirates. Must be comfortable with stage combat, a physically
demanding role. May be doubled.


The Pirates
Captain Flint – Male 35-55. Feared Pirate Captain. Must be comfortable with stage combat,
physically demanding role. May be doubled.
Billy Bones, a pirate – Male 40s-60s. A paranoid drunkard. Must be comfortable with stage
combat, physically demanding role. May be doubled.
Ben Gunn – Male, 30s-60s. Marooned by Silver on the island for several years. Must be
comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding role. May be doubled.
Jemmy Rathbone, a pirate – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Black Dog, a pirate – Male 20s-50s Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Anne Bonny – Female, 20s-50s Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding
role. May be doubled.
Israel Hands – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding
role. May be doubled.
Blind Pew – Male 50+. Blind, carrier of the black spot for Billy Bones. Terrifying. Must be
comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding role. May be doubled.

Josiah Bland, a pirate – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Job O’Brien, a pirate – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Justice Death, a pirate – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Calico Jack, a pirate – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
George Merry – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding
role. May be doubled.
Ezekiel Hazard – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding
role. May be doubled.
Tom Morgan – Male late teens to 20s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically
demanding role. May be doubled.
Cut Purse – Male 20s-50s. Must be comfortable with stage combat, physically demanding role.
May be doubled.

Ensemble (will be doubled)
Jim’s Father – Male 30s-60s.
Jim’s Mother – Female, 30s-50s.
Bailiff – Male, 30s-50s.
Bailiff’s Son – Male, late teens to 20s.
Reverend Mainwaring – Male 30s-60s.
Widow Drews – Female 30s-50s.
Boy with Barrow – Male, Teens to 20s
Inn Guests – various ages and genders as needed.

Bristol Sailor(s) – various ages and genders as needed.
Additional Pirates as Needed.