Equity Actors Audition for 2024-25 Season Shows

A young married woman, about 25, with possibly a nervous disposition. Bella loves and trusts her husband, and only begins to doubt his sincerity when circumstances force her to do so. As the story progresses, she must accept a new reality, and find a strength – and cunning – she didn’t know she had. RP BRITISH DIALECT. "DECEIVED"

Bella's husband, debonair and charming. Jack is the most loving, sympathetic and supportive partner he could possibly be, or so it seems for most of the play. RP BRITISH DIALECT. "DECEIVED"

The housekeeper, hard of hearing. A lifetime “in service” has taught her to remain as dutiful and discreet as possible, and to keep her opinions to herself except in extreme circumstances. CAN BE ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, IRISH, WELSH... "DECEIVED"

The young housemaid, her eye on the main chance. Smart and perceptive, she thinks she sees an opportunity to outsmart everyone. COCKNEY/ LOWER CLASS. "DECEIVED"

A down on his luck musician in Dublin. Lovesick and lost...truly loves writing and singing songs but his broken heart is weighing heavily on his dreams of making music. Charismatic, riveting as a singer and guitarist...and in spite of his sadness he is appealing and sympathetic. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone with a high rock belt and strong rock falsetto. Plays Guitar. "ONCE"

A determined and witty dreamer...has come to Dublin from the Czech Republic in search of a new life. She is direct, intelligent, no nonsense, painfully honest and often very funny. Passionate about playing the piano, family, and the redemptive power of music. CZECH (Eastern European) ACCENT. Mezzo. Plays Piano. "ONCE"

The music store owner who allows GIRL to play piano in his shop. A “big” man with a big personality...opinionated, loud, funny, fiercely protective of the Girl...a true lover of music with surprising vulnerability underneath the Irish blarney and bluster. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays GUITAR, UKULELE, PERCUSSION, MANDOLIN. "ONCE"

GUY’s father...a working-class man of few words...who still clearly conveys the love and concern of a caring father. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays MANDOLIN. "ONCE"

GIRL’s sweet, naive roommate. Earnest, kind, works at a fast-food joint but has big dreams. He has a slight build...made even slighter by his oversized “interview suit. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Tenor. Plays ELECTRIC BASS, UKULELE, TAMBOURINE, CAJON, GUITAR. "ONCE"

GIRL’s quirky roommate. A true (and hilarious) odd ball. Obsessed with television (specifically Irish soap operas) and coffee...a loose cannon of unexpected delight. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR, DRUM SET. "ONCE"

GIRL’s vivacious and flirtatious roommate. Funny, sexy, smart...over the top in the best way. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Alto/Mezzo. Plays VIOLIN. "ONCE"

His prim and proper cooperate exterior hides an initially funny, and ultimately moving, passionate artist inside. Irish (Cork) accent. Baritone who can flip to high, full voiced, “comical” tenor top notes. Plays GUITAR, CELLO, MANDOLIN, ACCORDION, VIOLIN. "ONCE"

A Dublin music studio manager. A tough nut to crack with a business to run...but ultimately moved and delighted by the talent and emotional investment of GUY and GIRL and their friends. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PIANO, MELODICA, HARMONICA, PERCUSSION. "ONCE"

GUY’s ex-girlfriend who has left Dublin to seek a better life in NYC. Lovely, soft, kind, and likable. We know that the love they shared was real and that she never wanted to hurt Guy by leaving. Irish (Dublin) accent. Mezzo/Soprano (comfortable in both ranges). Plays VIOLIN, PERCUSSION. UNDERSTUDY for GIRL (Plays PIANO). "ONCE"

Gregarious host of the open mic night at a Dublin pub. A good-natured ball-buster in the grand Irish tradition UNDERSTUDY for GUY. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PERCUSSION. "ONCE"

Princess of Arendelle; filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert but longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Clumsy, awkward and stubborn but with a giant heart and endless optimism. A strong singer with great comedic timing. "FROZEN"

Elder Princess of Arendelle. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her sister, Anna, Elsa is anxious and withdrawn before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers. Strong singer. "FROZEN"

Wise, mysterious, charismatic and gentle patriarch of the Hidden Folk. Baritone. Tall, muscular, striking, handsome, statuesque. "FROZEN"

Fun-loving, teddy-bear, family-man proprietor of Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Sauna. Possibly has some extreme physicality (height, size, etc). Great comedic timing with singing ability. "FROZEN"

Nurturing, funny, empathetic, and spirited matriarch of the Hidden Folk. Fantastic belt voice and excellent movement/dance skills. "FROZEN"

Stern, protective, yet adoring father of two young girls. Baritone or Bass. "FROZEN"

Elegant, strong, and devoted mother of the princesses. Soprano. "FROZEN"

Officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner. "FROZEN"

Hardworking ice harvester. Has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the- edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly, but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend- until he meets Anna. "FROZEN"

Reindeer of few words, fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff, and loves giving the ice harvester a hard time. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience. "FROZEN"

Ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. Hans constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone. "FROZEN"

A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty. "FROZEN"

Magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young. Olaf is endearingly delighted by everything - especially the idea of summer. Goofy and sweet. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience. "FROZEN"

Adult singers and dancers with excellent technique and fantastic singing voices. The ensemble dancers also play and/or cover featured roles, including King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, and Oaken. "FROZEN"

The eldest brother. German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the first of his brothers to immigrate to the United States; the son of a cattle merchant; intelligent, resourceful, tenacious and proud of the business he is building; doubles as Philip Lehman, Pete Peterson, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the middle brother and second to immigrate; hot headed, intelligent, takes pride in whichever business venture it is that he is doing; often has conflict with his older brother on what is best for the business; he moves the business from the South to New York; he enjoys the finer things in life – ‘always more, always better’; doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the youngest brother and last to immigrate; a level-headed and steady thinker; the mediator between his two elder brothers; charming, warm and ambitious; doubles as Bobby Lehman and others. "THE LEHMAN TRILOGY"

Like his name suggests, he is the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal friend and lackey. Strong mover. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4 "GUYS & DOLLS"

Nathan's right-hand man and a gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at heart. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4 "GUYS & DOLLS"

A highly intelligent young woman who serves as Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause and wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 "GUYS & DOLLS"

The bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, he is Sarah's loving grandfather. Kind and sweet, he wants nothing but the best for her. Warmth and wisdom is paramount here. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4 "GUYS & DOLLS"

A crook and gambler. He is a tough guy with dollar signs as his bottom line. Brings Big Jule into Nathan's craps game and backs his cheating but is also a man of his word in the gambling community. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 "GUYS & DOLLS"

A New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character. "GUYS & DOLLS"

A good-hearted and slightly dim gambler and craps game organizer who could never hit the big time. He loves Adelaide but cannot quit his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways. Strong mover. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4 "GUYS & DOLLS"

Nathan's fiancé and a lead performer at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything in the world and desperately wants to get married. Pretty, outspoken, stubborn. Stronger mover, and a great dancer. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 "GUYS & DOLLS"

A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome. Strong mover. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 "GUYS & DOLLS"

A big time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 "GUYS & DOLLS"

ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Mission Band. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Mission Band. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Mission Band. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Crap Shooters. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Crap Shooters. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

Crap Shooters. ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

ENSEMBLE. "GUYS & DOLLS"

(Age 52) A boisterous woman, the daughter of the President of the University; with quick-witted and often vicious eloquence, Martha seems to lay it all out on the table while simultaneously holding her cards close to her chest; her past is full of aspirations, broken dreams, and emotional trauma. She is at once a vixen who attempts to seduce younger men, shrew, bent on degrading her husband in public. "WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF"

(Age: 46) Martha's husband, appears passive and complacent. A brilliant academic who works for Martha’s father, he married before his career became a glaring disappointment. Trapped in a marriage with his demanding and cold wife. He has not lived up to any of the expectations both Martha and her father had of him. "WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF"

(Age: 28) Submissive and delicate in appearance, she prefers laughing and lightness to complex conversations; fairly drunk throughout; married to Nick. Her own anxieties and fears act as a deterrent to having a meaningful relationship with Nick and make her impervious to the cantankerous bickering around her. She appears absolutely ignorant of the problems in her life. "WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF"

Honey's husband; well put-together; he is a newly-appointed faculty member in the Biology Dept. and looking to climb quickly up the career ladder. Although he appears to be well intentioned, he is quite shallow, obsessed with his good looks and is ruthlessly deceptive underneath. Somewhat obtuse but cunning. He is competitive and ambitious. "WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF"