Seeking Performers for an Upcoming Season
Seeking talent for upcoming 10 plays. Please see the characters' descriptions below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 1. "The Play That Goes Wrong" (February) 2. "The Rose Tattoo" (March) 3. "Jesus Christ Superstar" (May) 4. "Sideways" (June) 5. "Footloose" (July) 6. "The Merchant of Venice" (August) 7. "Biloxi Blues" (September) 8. "The Cover of Life" (September) 9. "Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" 10. "It's a Wonderful Life" Rate: All roles are paid and housing is available for out-of-town actors and designers. Additional info: Please prepare 16 bars of both an uptempo song and a ballad that showcases you at your best. If you are not auditioning for a singing role, you may prepare a short contemporary monologue. Please wear or bring comfortable clothes that you can easily move in as well as appropriate shoes for dance. You may be sent sides to prepare prior to the audtion and/or be asked to attend the callback auditions in the evening if you are auditioning on Saturday or Sunday. Callbacks: Please be familiar with the characters for which you are being called and any songs that may be required. You may be sent auditions sides and song cuts to prepare, prior to the audition. Please wear or bring comfortable clothes that you can easily move in as well as appropriate shoes for dance. (if attending the dance call). If you are auditioning for The Merchant of Venice, you may be given a short Shakespearean monologue to read if you do not have your own prepared. See the file attached for details. If you are interested, please apply.
107 roles
"The Play That Goes Wrong" The stage manager. She has the biggest journey of any of the characters. When Sandra is indisposed Annie, who cannot bear to be on stage, must step in. Initially terrified by acting, she is willing to kill for it by the end of the play. Her initial terror turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small, but grows and grows. STANDARD AMERICAN ACCENT.
"The Play That Goes Wrong" He has no real desire to be involved in the theatre, he just wants to make friends (of which he has none). He believes if he does well in the show, he will be more successful socially. Laughter from the audience is agony for him. He may be slightly oblivious, but understands when he gets things wrong. The laughter is a personal tragedy/failure. RP ACCENT.
"The Play That Goes Wrong" Wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He is unaware of others around him. He does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There is a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society (a position that matters a great deal to Robert). Has real vocal power. RP ACCENT
"The Rose Tattoo" (To play a 15 year old) Serafina’s daughter; she is young, bright, and beautiful and in love for the first time. She struggles between loving her mother and feeling ashamed of her.
"The Rose Tattoo" A sailor that Rosa falls in love with. Despite Serafina’s suspicions about his intentions, he proves to be a kind, honest man who appears to both love Rosa and be determined to demonstrate this love to Serafina.
"The Rose Tattoo" One of the neighborhood women. She interacts with Serafina and the other neighborhood women, and gossips about Serafina’s actions.
"The Rose Tattoo" One of the neighborhood women. She interacts with Serafina and the other neighborhood women, and gossips about Serafina’s actions.
"The Rose Tattoo" One of the neighborhood women. She interacts with Serafina and the other neighborhood women, and gossips about Serafina’s actions.
"The Rose Tattoo" One of the neighborhood women. She interacts with Serafina and the other neighborhood women, and gossips about Serafina’s actions
"The Rose Tattoo" Practices a type of mystical medicine. The only one of the neighborhood women that Serafina really trusts.
"The Rose Tattoo" A tough blackjack dealer from Texas who was having an affair with Serafina’s husband before his death
"The Rose Tattoo" A teacher at Rosa’s high school. Convinces Serafina to let Rosa attend her high school graduation.
"The Rose Tattoo" Described in William’s stage directions as being a “clown” of middle age and “juvenile temperament.” When Serafina does not finish altering her blouse by the day it was promised, she becomes hot headed and informs Serafina of her late husband’s infide
"The Rose Tattoo" Flora’s counterpart, but proves to be the kinder of the two when she becomes upset that Bessie tells Serafina about her late husband’s affair.
"The Rose Tattoo" A neighborhood woman whose name is Italian for witch. Though Serafina is convinced the woman is a witch, Rosa insists her mother is just being superstitious. Tends to a goat that always strays into Serafina’s yard.
"The Rose Tattoo" A smooth talking salesman who attempts to sell his goods to Serafina but is quick to anger when Alvaro confronts him for cutting him off in his car.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Rock Tenor (D3–D5) One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor. Judas believes in Jesus’s teaching but has started to grow wary of the consequences of Jesus’s fame.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Mezzo-Soprano/Belter (F3–E♭5) A follower who falls in love with Jesus & struggles with those feelings.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Rock Baritone (A2–B4) Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’s crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds themselves being presented with that very situation.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Bass (C♯2–F4) One of the main antagonists of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. A person in power who fears losing that power to Jesus.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Tenor (G2–D5) One of the main antagonists of the show. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. Annas can seem more conniving than Caiaphas.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Tenor (A2–G4) One of Jesus’s twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus’s arrest.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" High Baritone (G3–B4) One of Jesus’s twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead the followers into battle against the Romans. Simon is under the belief that violence can solve all their problems.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Baritone (C♯3–G4) The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to Herod for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Herod is a comedic role. Starts very nonchalant and as the scene progresses, becomes more irritated when he doesn’t get his way.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Ensemble – Strong rock/pop singers, should be strong movers.
"Sideways" To play Phyllis and Evelyn; seeking an actor capable of playing both an ordinary, comically unsophisticated and mundane mid-western mom who drinks too much, as well as a slick, hard-nosed, straight-talking New York City editor.
"Sideways" To play Lissy, Brenda and Victoria; seeking an actor capable of playing both a pert, savvy working-class type, as well as Miles' cold, judgmental, upper-middle-class ex-wife.
"Sideways" To play Chris, Brad, and Tailor; seeking an actor capable of playing both an emotionally immature, predatory, and rough-around-the-edges redneck with a twisted sense of humor, as well as a perfectly responsible working-class type.
"Sideways" To play Charlie and Tasting Room Manager; seeking an actor capable of playing both a fastidious, prickly, self-important wine tasting manager, as well as a laid back, easy-going working class guy
"Footloose the Musical" Tenor Witty, full of energy, goes from being feisty and flippant to fully exploring his emotions as he journeys from boyhood to maturity. Dances well, athletic skills a plus.
"Footloose the Musical" Mezzo-Pop Smart, completely aware of how to behave in front of her father and how differently to behave with her friends; dreams of getting out of the "small town" prison she's in; passionate, explosive, and thrill-seeking. Dances very well.
"Footloose the Musical" Soprano Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
"Footloose the Musical" Baritone Charismatic, charming, deeply religious, quick-minded, a loving heart; outwardly, strong for his congregation; inwardly, weak, as he still mourns for his dead son, and worries for his impulsive, but precious, daughter.
"Footloose the Musical" Mezzo Soprano Shaw’s wife & Ariel’s mother. Loving, understanding and supportive, she is caught between wanting to please her husband and wanting her daughter to be happy.
"Footloose the Musical" Baritone Cowboy hat, boots and an attitude. Thinks of himself as the only “real man” in the room.
"Footloose the Musical" Tenor Ariel’s boyfriend. Local “Bad Boy”. Self-assured, cocky, ignorant, a bully; confident of his own importance.
"Footloose the Musical" Tenor Big guy, short temper, loves his mama. Befriended by Ren. A simple country boy with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
"Footloose the Musical" Soprano with high belt Ariel’s friend. A bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
"Footloose the Musical" Mezzo Soprano Ariel’s friend. Sings in 3-part harmony with several solo lines. Sassy and looking for fun.
"Footloose the Musical" Soprano Ariel’s friend. Sings in 3-part harmony with several solo lines. Sassy and looking for fun.
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble. Ren’s Aunt, married to Wes.
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble. Ren’s uncle, married to Lulu.
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble.
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble. Coach Dunbar's wife
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble. Principal of Bomont High School, enforcer of rules.
"Footloose the Musical" Ensemble. Owner of the local diner; roller skating is a plus
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Chuck’s friend,sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some dancing.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Chuck’s friend – sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some dancing.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Friend of Willard, sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Friend of Willard, sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Friend of Willard, sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. 3-, 4- & 6-part harmony singers, both on & off stage.
"Footloose the Musical" Teen Ensemble. Several big dance numbers in show – any combination of the following skills are a plus: acrobatics, gymnastics, break-dancing, line-dancing, leaps, splits.
"The Merchant of Venice" A Jewish moneylender in Venice, who detests and despises Christians.
"The Merchant of Venice" An extraordinarily rich heiress of Belmont constrained by her father’s will to accept in marriage whichever suitor successfully passes the test of the three caskets.
"The Merchant of Venice" A merchant of Venice who has invested deeply in overseas ventures, to the extent that he no longer has any ready money left.
"The Merchant of Venice" Shylock's daughter. he does not have the happiest of home-lives with her father, finding it only relieved by Lancelot’s jesting.
"The Merchant of Venice" Young adventurer, in love with Portia. A risk taker.
"The Merchant of Venice" Bassanio's best mate, always ready for a good time. Falls in love with Nerissa.
"The Merchant of Venice" A friend of Bassanio, woos and marries Jessica.
"The Merchant of Venice" The spunky serving woman of a wealthy woman.
"The Merchant of Venice" Bassanio’s servant. A comical, clownish figure who is especially adept at making puns.
"The Merchant of Venice" To cover a variety of speaking roles. Versatility and ability to play several different characters is a must.
"Biloxi Blues" A writer and the narrator of the show; he is the alter ego of the youthful Neil Simon.
"Biloxi Blues" A confident man who thinks of himself as funny; he tends to take cues from others on how to behave and who to harass.
"Biloxi Blues" Big and tough, but not too smart and somewhat bigoted.
"Biloxi Blues" A private from New Jersey who irritates his bunkmates with his singing; he is not very good at making important decisions.
"Biloxi Blues" A sensitive, well-read and intelligent Jewish guy from New York City; he is mentally strong, but physically weak; he constantly feels the need to fight for something.
"Biloxi Blues" A Southerner; he is big and tough – he is smart and hardcore, old school “Army”, but he has his demons.
"Biloxi Blues" Tough, but not too smart; he is part African American, but not noticeably.
"Biloxi Blues" A world-wise, Southern prostitute; she must have a flair for comedy.
"Biloxi Blues" A USO dancer and Eugene's first love, she is young and pretty.
"The Cover of Life" Pretty, genuine, a bit of a dreamer but determined.
"The Cover of Life" Flashy, “sophisticated” or “fast” in her crowd.
"The Cover of Life" Plain and a little plump, very religious and very much the country girl.
"The Cover of Life" Appears older, mother-in-law of the three young women, strong, matriarchal.
"The Cover of Life" Local newspaper reporter, affected stylishness.
"The Cover of Life" Youngest brother of the family, eager, friendly, insecure, a sailor serving in the South Pacific. Married to Tood.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Baritenor. An American born writer/poet who had a fascination with mystery, the morbid and the macabre.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Baritenor. This track plays: Man at Bar; Undertaker; Metzengerstein's Horse; The Imp; College Student; Raven; Alexander Shelton; Rufus Griswold and Roderick Usher.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Baritone. This track includes: David Poe; Jock Allan Raven; Mister Bliss and William Wilson.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Tenor. This track includes: Man at Bar; Henry Leonard Poe; Mister Lee; Ancient Rotting Corpse (1) & (2); College Student; Raven; Mister Burton and Arthur Gordon Pym.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Soprano This track includes: The Dresser; Stage Manager; Rosalie Poe; Fanny Allan; Ann Carter Lee; Sissy Clemm and Marie Roget.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Alto. This performance track includes: Miss Duval; Asylum Attendant; Elmira Royster; Miss Fuller and Lenore.
"Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Soprano This performance track includes: Eliza Poe, Muddy Clemm, Miss Duval, Society Lady and Annabelle Lee.
"It's a Wonderful Life" The everyman of Bedford Falls and hero of the story.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's wife, loving and supportive, but with spunk.
"It's a Wonderful Life" The richest and meanest man in town.
"It's a Wonderful Life" The local druggist, reformed drunk.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's friend, sassy and girly.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's brother, decorated military.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's Mother, kind and loving.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's scatter-brained but lovable uncle.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Local cop, friend of George and Mary.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Local cab driver, friend of George and Mary.
"It's a Wonderful Life" George's friend and a Mary's former suitor.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Italian immigrant, owns local bar.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Martini's wife.
"It's a Wonderful Life" Bartender at Martini's Bar.
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