Audition Call: “The Book of Bourbon” Cabaret in Atlanta!

Acting Under the Influence is back with a bold, cheeky new production: The Book of Bourbon, a hilarious, R-rated musical revue that playfully blends satire, song, and unapologetic comedy. Think The Book of Mormon meets a shot of whiskey—with a full ensemble of fearless performers ready to bring irreverent truths to the stage.

📍 Location: Red Light Café, Atlanta, GA
📅 Performance Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
🕗 Call Time: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8:30 PM

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🎵 What’s This Show About?

The Book of Bourbon dives deep into themes of religion, identity, and cultural absurdities, all told through biting humor and powerful vocals. Featuring solo numbers, group performances, and big personalities, it’s designed to shock, delight, and spark conversation.

⚠️ This show is rated R for adult content and language.

🧾 Audition Details

🎤 Submit a 1-minute video of you singing in a style that fits the show (bold musical theatre, satirical, or cabaret). It can be newly recorded or pulled from a previous reel.

📬 Send your video or any questions to:
magda@placesplease.org

📅 Deadline Extended: Submit by Saturday, August 2, 2025 (Midnight)

🔗 Audition Form Link

👥 Who They’re Casting

This is an inclusive, open casting call for performers of all backgrounds and gender identities.

🎭 Principal Roles:

ACTOR ONE (Elder Price): Optimistic, squeaky-clean Mormon missionary
ACTOR TWO (Elder Cunningham): Awkward but lovable nerd with a vivid imagination
ACTOR THREE (Nabulungi): Young African woman with hopes of saving her village
ACTOR FOUR (Mafala Hatimbi): Her wise, joyful father (also voices other characters)
ACTOR FIVE (Elder McKinley): Energetic missionary masking deeper struggles
ACTOR SIX (The General): Ugandan warlord with presence; doubles as Johnny Cochran

👯 Ensemble (7 actors):

Flexible performers to play a range of roles: villagers, missionaries, surreal/fantasy figures

🎼 Rehearsal Schedule

Read-through / Sing-through: Friday, Aug 8 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Music Rehearsal: Friday, Aug 15 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Full Run-through: Friday, Aug 22 | 7:00–10:30 PM
Performance: Thursday, Aug 28 | Red Light Café, ATL

All rehearsals will be held at TBD locations in Atlanta.