Casting Performers for Theatre 2024 Season Shows

Sings C3–B4. A leading man, just out of university. He is privileged, but likeable — his father owns the shoe factory. He is handsome and loveable but there is a temper right under the skin. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Has a great singing voice, ability to move. "Kinky Boots"

Sings C3–B4 (with one top C). An emotionally and physically challenging role that requires the body of a boxer with the soul of a Diva, a la Whitney Houston. Has star presence and feels comfortable wearing everything from full glamour as a scene-stealing drag performer to nothing but boxing trunks. Has a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. This role is written as a non Caucasian (generally African heritage) male. "Kinky Boots"

Sings B♭3–F♯5. Beautiful, but quirky (not glamourous like Nicola) working class girl who works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart but has had bad luck with men. "Kinky Boots"

Sings B♭3–F♯5. Charlie’s girlfriend since school. Sophisticated looks. She is a social climber, driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. "Kinky Boots"

Sings C3–F4. Lola’s nemesis. Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Has a menacing physicality. Least likely to be seen on a runway in kinky boots. "Kinky Boots"

Sings C3–F4. Factory Manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved and tightly wound. "Kinky Boots"

These are the 4-6 drag performers who perform with Lola. Versatile and terrific singers and dancers (required to dance in heels). Physical fitness is crucial. Tumbling and acro skills a plus. Three Angels sing to C♯5 and three sing to A4. May cover Lola. "Kinky Boots"

To be cast from the ensemble. "Kinky Boots"

To be cast from the ensemble. "Kinky Boots"

To be cast from the ensemble. "Kinky Boots"

To be cast from the ensemble. "Kinky Boots"

The men and women of the ensemble must be excellent singers. They will cover Principal and Featured ensemble roles as well as play factory workers, pub patrons etc. Factory workers should look like real, everyday people and be able to move well. All must be very strong singers. Some must be terrific dancers, have great pop voices and be comfortable in drag in order to cover Angels. May cover Lola. "Kinky Boots"

The protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. "THE MUSIC MAN"

The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls in love with Harold Hill. Has an effortless soprano voice. My White Knight. (Note: Vocal range and style will be more like the original broadway style and range--not like the most recent revival. Original keys, more soprano—less belt.) "THE MUSIC MAN"

Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. "THE MUSIC MAN"

Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself. "THE MUSIC MAN"

Harold's chummy old friend and former con man. He now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. "THE MUSIC MAN"

JACEY, EWART, OLIVER, OLIN-- Barbershop Quartet. Have clear-as-a-bell singing voices and excellent harmony-singing skills. "THE MUSIC MAN"

JACEY, EWART, OLIVER, OLIN-- Barbershop Quartet. Have clear-as-a-bell singing voices and excellent harmony-singing skills. "THE MUSIC MAN"

JACEY, EWART, OLIVER, OLIN-- Barbershop Quartet. Have clear-as-a-bell singing voices and excellent harmony-singing skills. "THE MUSIC MAN"

JACEY, EWART, OLIVER, OLIN-- Barbershop Quartet. Have clear-as-a-bell singing voices and excellent harmony-singing skills. "THE MUSIC MAN"

A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill. "THE MUSIC MAN"

An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

To be cast from the ensemble. "THE MUSIC MAN"

The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Age: mature; Vocal range top: G4 "COME FROM AWAY"

A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her. Age: middle aged; Vocal range top: B4 "COME FROM AWAY"

The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Age: middle aged. "COME FROM AWAY"

The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Age: middle aged; Vocal range top: G4 "COME FROM AWAY"

Eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her 1st day. Initially naïve about the world, she must face the pain and confusion around her. Age: young adult; Vocal range top: E5 "COME FROM AWAY"

The first female captain for American Airlines Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Also plays “Annette” A local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children. Age: middle aged; Vocal range top: C#5 "COME FROM AWAY"

A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Age: mature; Vocal range bottom: D5 "COME FROM AWAY"

An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Also plays “Doug”-- An Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals. Age: mature; Vocal range top: E4 "COME FROM AWAY"

The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Also plays “Garth”-head of the local union, representing the Bus Drivers. Age: middle aged; Vocal range top: G4 "COME FROM AWAY"

Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Also plays “Ali”. Age: middle aged. "COME FROM AWAY"

A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Age: young adult. "COME FROM AWAY"

The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Age: mature; Vocal range top: E5 "COME FROM AWAY"

Seeking 3 male singer/actor performers who can move well. All 3 singers need to be tenors, with effortless, thrilling high notes. All 3 should be comfortable singing in a jazz style, and should be good harmony singers. All performers portray aspects of Tony Bennet throughout the show—no single Tony Bennett lookalike/sound-alikes are needed or desired. This production is in no way an imitation or impersonation of Tony Bennett. "I Left My Heart"