Fun Home
Directed by Meagan Mulgrew
Music Directed by Jordan Andrews
Produced by Theatre Tulsa and Eclipse Theatre Collective
“Caption: My dad and I both grew up in the same, small Pennsylvania town. And he was gay, and I was gay. And he killed himself. And I became a lesbian cartoonist.”
Reflecting on the suicide of her father, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.
This one-act, non-linear musical is an adaptation of the autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. It deals with the queer experience in the 1970s, self-discovery, and generational trauma.
Content Warnings:
This show has coarse language, homophobic language, verbal abuse, discussion and depiction of suicide, depictions of and allusions to cannabis use, grooming, consensual and non-consensual staged intimacy.
WHEN
AUDITIONS
March 15, 2026
6:30-9:30pm
Callbacks
March 29, 2026
6:30pm
WHERE
Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105
AVAILABLE ROLES
The role of Medium Alison has already been cast.
All characters can be played by actors of any race or ethnicity.
Minors auditioning for the roles of SMALL ALISON, CHRISTIAN, and JOHN will be required to provide a guardian-signed document (provided at auditions) stating guardian’s required involvement with backstage supervision as well as an understanding that this show includes mature content, language, and themes.
Alison - 43, Mezzo-Soprano. Alison is a butch lesbian cartoonist. The narrator, who is reflecting on her struggles with her father throughout her life.
Bruce - 44, Baritenor. Alison’s father. A closeted gay man, an English teacher, a funeral home director, and antiques collector. His repressed anger often is at odds with his care for his children. (This actor has suggestive and intimate conversations with Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy that are considered non-consensual. This role includes a stylized depiction of suicide.)
Small Alison - 8, Mezzo-Soprano. A very opinionated and creative child. On a journey to discover herself and her relationship with traditional femininity.
Helen - 40s, Mezzo-Soprano. Alison’s mother. A frustrated woman trying to maintain order, she is wilfully ignorant of her husband's infidelity.
Joan - 21, Alto. Alison’s first girlfriend, an out and proud lesbian. Sarcastic and blunt, helps Alison explore her sexuality during her Freshman year of college. (This character has onstage intimacy with Medium Alison.)
Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy - 16-25, Tenor. Roy is a young man Bruce hires to do yard work. Mark is a high school junior. Pete is a mourner visiting the Bechdel funeral home. Bobby Jeremy is the lead singer on a TV show in Small Alison’s imagination. (This actor has suggestive and intimate conversations with Bruce that are considered non-consensual.)
Christian - 10. Any vocal range. Alison’s older brother, sensitive and creative.
John - 6. Any vocal range. Alison’s younger brother, playful and goofy.
ABOUT THE AUDITION
We are asking auditioners to bring a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song of your choice. We will have an accompanist, so please bring an extra copy of the sheet music for the pianist.
Video auditions will also be accepted.
Callbacks will consist of singing excerpts from the show as well as reading sides.
AUDITION TIMES
Block A
6:30-7:30pm
Block B
7:30-8:30pm
Block C
8:30-9:30pm
If callbacks are needed they will be held Sunday, March 29 at Theatre Tulsa’s studio space. Callback notifications will be sent no later than March 16 at 1pm.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Video auditions may be submitted through the form linked above. Videos are due by March 15.
IMPORTANT INFO
Rehearsals will begin mid-April. Rehearsal schedule TBD.
Performances will be June 5-14, 2026 at the TT Studios (5521 S Peoria Ave).
For more information, contact info@theatretulsa.org