Equity Actors Needed For Theatre Shows

Masculine-presenting. A photographer who was active in taking and teaching photography from the 1970s until his death in 2009. His specialty was conceptual photographs of houses, a genre his Pictures From Home project falls into. Sensitive and passionate about his photography, but misunderstood. Originally played by Danny Burstein on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

Masculine-presenting. Larry’s father. He is an executive at a razor company, who is matter-of-fact and definitely masculine. One of Sultan's photo titles describes him as "looking like Johnny Carson." Headstrong, competitive, and stubborn. Disapproving of Larry’s photography project. Originally played by Nathan Lane on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

Feminine-presenting. Larry’s mother, a successful realtor. Sultan's photographs often show her in leisurewear and disco outfits. A workaholic who also tries to hold together the family despite the rift between Larry and Irving. She holds herself back to make her husband feel good. Originally played by Zoe Wanamaker on Broadway. "PICTURES FROM HOME"

Masculine-presenting. The oldest brother, he’s the one in charge—and he knows it. In his own words, “Henry Lehman is always right.” A dreamer, smart, and crafty, he is the head of the three brothers. Doubles as Philip Lehman, Pete Peterson, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

Masculine-presenting. The middle child, he has a hot temper—You never know when he’ll blow up. Quick-tempered, hard-headed, and brash, he is the arm of the Lehman brothers. Doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

Masculine-presenting. The youngest brother, he is an anxious person. Sentimental, passionate, and brave. The most sentimental of the three, he keeps Henry and Emanuel from bashing heads too often. Passionate about keeping the family business alive. Doubles as Bobby Lehman and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

Masculine-presenting. Russian born, wiry, slight accent, lots of energy, scrappy, impulsive, ambitious. "TROUBADOUR"

Feminine-presenting. Sweet looking, faithful, plays the guitar and sings. Southern, but does NOT speak with an accent. "TROUBADOUR"

Feminine-presenting. A looker, sexy, gutsy, competitive, raw, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

Masculine-presenting. Heart throb handsome, heir to country music, sheltered, tenderhearted, plays guitar and sings, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

Masculine-presenting. King of country music and looks it, can be charming and a son of a bitch, narcissist, sings, plays guitar, commanding, Southern. "TROUBADOUR"

Masculine-presenting. Southern radio personality, funny, big-hearted. Doubles as the Charlotte radio announcer, Jimmie Lollie. "TROUBADOUR"

Male-presenting. A recovering alcoholic. "THE WHITE CHIP"

Female-presenting. Helping STEVEN to tell the story and also plays all the women in the piece. "THE WHITE CHIP"

Male-presenting. Helping STEVEN to tell the story and also plays all the men in the piece. "THE WHITE CHIP"

Timothy’s wife, high strung, opinionated, not afraid to use sarcasm as a weapon, a restless sleeper, pent up and frustrated in her marriage. "BLEEDING HEART"

Sloane’s husband, earnest, a go getter, confident in his opinions, maybe a bit naïve about consequences but mostly a good guy, also a foodie. "BLEEDING HEART"

Not actually old, all muscle and bone, bare feet, tattered clothing, with a blindfold of scrap; he’s bearded, dirty, bloody, & holding a large knife. "BLEEDING HEART"

Something of a snooty femme fatale, but also rich beyond measure; this fact does not stop her from being a rampant kleptomaniac. "BLEEDING HEART"

A younger man, Sloane’s brother, he’s a chipper poster child for wanderlust and all that’s romantic about taking zero responsibility for life decisions. "BLEEDING HEART"

Force of nature, a genuine spirit, "a white chick singin' the blues," an original; the rock and roll legend, an old soul; great, authentic rock & roll/blues voice with incredible range and chords of steel. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone; sings "Summertime" in the original vocal style of the song and key. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Etta James and The Chantels. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured singer evocative of Odetta, Bessie Smith, and The Chantels. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

BIPOC. Backup singer, and featured Blues Singer, also evocative of The Chantels; sings "Summertime" in the original vocal style and key. "A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"