Equity Performers Needed for 2024-25 Season

Empire Records store manager. Joe loves Empire Records but is having trouble finding the money to keep it out of corporate hands. Despite their faults, he has always welcomed the weirdo misfit kids who work for him. But when Lucas loses over $5000 in one day, he is forced to consider selling. Plays drums. Baritenor or tenor with rich authentic tone and strong effortless rock sensibility. Open to texture like an Eddie Veder or more of a round warm tone. D3-F#4. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

20. Empire Records store clerk. AJ is the in-store artist and a good friend. An art nerd at heart, he loves the store, and he looks out for all his fellow misfits. He is in love with Corey and is building up the courage to tell her. High tenor with strong nineties pop and rock style/feel and a soaring sound. D3-to a full C5. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

18. Empire Records store clerk. Corey is the good girl who has always followed the rules. She’s worked hard and is leaving for New York to attend Columbia in just a few months. But when she lets her crush on Rex Manning cloud her judgment, she risks destroying her outlook and her friendships. Mezzo soprano, with strong belt and rock style/feel. Strength and comfort in lower and higher parts of her range. F#3-E5. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

18. Debra puts up a sharp-edged exterior against the world. When she shaves her head in the backroom and her sleeve reveals a bandage around her wrist, her fellow misfits rally around her whether she wants them to or not. This role includes frank talk about suicidal thoughts and mental health issues. Plays guitar. Alto with solid mezzo range in choice moments. Can be textured alt rock or soulful singer-songwriter as long as there’s depth, richness and unique tone. G4-Eb5. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

18. Empire Records store clerk. She has a reputation for knowing how to have a good time. But when she discovers that her alcoholic mother has spent her entire college fund on booze, she makes a desperate decision which almost ruins everything. Mezzo soprano with strong pop & rock feel as well as power across her range. Able to deliver intense & “creaturey” vocals. Whether Brandi Carlile, Cynthia Erivo, or Tori Amos, her instrument has both range and lead singer style. F#3-E5. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

21. Empire Records store clerk. When he finds out that Joe is going to sell Empire Records to the big chain Music Town, Lucas decides to take matters into his own hands by gambling the store’s cash in Atlantic City. When that fails, he returns to face the music and convince Joe to save the store for the sake of the family of misfits that love the place. Baritenor or tenor with strong pop and rock style/feel. D3-A4. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

Pop star. Rex Manning used to be one of the biggest stars on the music charts. Now he is doing promotional events at Empire Records, and he isn’t thrilled. He takes advantage of his proximity to the young women who work at the store. Tenor with strong pop and rock style/feel. D3-G4. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

30. Former Empire employee and Rex's handler for the day. Max was a local girl who made it big with one hit song as part of the band Otternaut. Being back at Empire Records with Joe helps her realize she has more she wants to do in this industry. Plays guitar. Alto or mezzo soprano with access to a unique alt rock, indie rock, or singer-songwriter sensibility. Open to many versions of this from Tracy Chapman to Shirley Manson to Janis Joplin. F3-D5. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

[ENSEMBLE]: Strong rock singers, actors, movers to play various roles. Strong pop and rock style/feel. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

[ENSEMBLE]: Strong rock singers, actors, movers to play various roles. Strong pop and rock style/feel. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

[ENSEMBLE]: Strong rock singers, actors, movers to play various roles. Strong pop and rock style/feel. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

[ENSEMBLE]: Strong rock singers, actors, movers to play various roles. Strong pop and rock style/feel. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

[ENSEMBLE]: Strong rock singers, actors, movers to play various roles. Strong pop and rock style/feel. "EMPIRE RECORDS"

Stoic, guarded, distrustful; the anti-Santa Clause, all hard edges and frosty insides. His coldness comes from the abandonment and loneliness he suffered as a child, and the fears of heartbreak and poverty that plague him still. Over the course of his fantastical journey, the layers of self-protection, anger and coldness melt away to reveal a joyful, warm, childlike and eager individual. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s clerk. A family man of kindness and compassion, good humor and enduring good spirits. A hard worker who cares about his community and is devoted to his family. Despite life's hardships, he remains optimistic and compassionate. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

The realist to Bob’s optimist. An author, as well as protective wife and mother who is fierce, loving and warm. She shares her husband’s compassionate disposition but is quicker to anger. She sees more clearly the injustice in the world and does not suffer fools. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

A spritely ghost and the most angelic of the four spirits we meet. Welcoming and warm, as well as tough and investigative. Good movement and vocal skills. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

A spirit of immense jolliness and good spirits, such that it overflows from them. The incarnate of Christmas fun, with a talent for taking Scrooge to task when need be. Not afraid of confronting the darker side of things. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Mid 40s+. A phantom; an unspeaking and ominous presence with physical acuity. Good movement and vocal skills. Doubles as MR. FEZZIWIG – the warm and generous employer of young Ebenezer Scrooge. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s deceased business partner. Shrewd and intelligent. He shuts himself off to anything outside of work and business. Strident, harsh and cold in his youth, repentant in his ghostly return. A hard-nosed businessman who also cares about his friend Scrooge. We see Marley at the age of his apprenticeship and as his ghostly, older self. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s nephew. Hearty and caring, exuding joy and goodwill wherever he goes. Recently married and very much in love. The beloved only son of Scrooge’s sister Fan, who died in Fred's youth. Excellent movement and vocal skills. Plays mandolin or fiddle. Doubles as the young EBENEZER. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

A big heart and a great wit. Recently married to Fred and very much in love. Feels the joy of the season and shares it with all around her. Loves a good joke and a good party. She is not afraid to stand up to Scrooge. Excellent movement and vocal skills. Plays tambourine. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s maid. She believes in ghosts, is easily spooked and is not great at gruel-making, but she has a kind heart and is beloved in the town. Comedically skilled. Good vocal skills. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

An optimist with clear values and a vision for her future. She has a positive outlook and isn’t afraid of a challenge. She comes from a large family and has an apprenticeship. Scrooge’s fiancé for a time. Strong movement and vocal skills. Plays tambourine. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Kind-hearted and scrappy, a kind of anti-Scrooge. Runs a street vending re-sale business dealing in any and everything. Always a good time; tries to hide their soft heart with a fast-talking exterior. Good movement and vocal skills. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Strong vocals and movement. Plays violin. Charlie is Old Jo’s friend. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

42. An alluring and intelligent woman who can reason her way through anything – be it the stars or in love. A scientist and a restless, inquisitive mind. She finds herself unexpectedly pregnant with Saint-Lambert's child and works desperately to leave a legacy with her work before the baby comes, believing she will die in childbirth. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

54. Emilie’s lover; The famous playwright, philosopher, and scientist wannabe. Charming, effusive, prideful and competitive. He cares deeply for Emilie and her daughter Pauline. NOTE: Role requires proficient with sword skills. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

25. Emilie’s gallant younger lover. An amorous poet in the court of the King of France. Doubles as LEWIS – Millie's brother who is struggling with the loss of his mother and with his sister’s decisions. NOTE: Role requires proficient sword skills. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

42. Modern professional woman. An astrophysicist, and the first and only woman tenured scientist at the Isaac Newton institute. In remission for late-stage ovarian cancer. She badly wants to have a baby but is having trouble balancing her ambition in her work with her idea of creating a life. Doubles as WET NURSE. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

21. A modern young woman. An aspiring fashion designer. She agrees to mother and carry a child for Peter and Olivia as a surrogate. A confident go-getter. Doubles as PAULINE – Emilie's upbeat, headstrong, clever teenage daughter. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

42. Olivia’s husband. An enthusiastic and devoted partner and Elementary school teacher. Doubles as MONSIEUR DU CHÂTELET - Emilie’s affable husband. "LEGACY OF LIGHT"

Kenneth has spent every day of his adult life working in a bookstore and having mai tais with his best friend Bert. But when his boss closes up shop, he is forced to face the world and adapt to new people and places. NOTE: This role includes frank talk about trauma and mental health issues. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Kenneth’s best friend and primary source of support and advice. Bert’s presence has been the rock in Kenneth’s life since Kenneth's mom died when he was 10. "PRIMARY TRUST"

When Corrina gets a new job as a waitress at Wally’s she befriends Kenneith - its most mysterious regular customer. Even after 15 years of mai tais, she is the first person at Wally’s to have a real conversation with Kenneth. She brings him out of his shell with her own openness. Doubles WALLY'S WAITER and BANK CUSTOMERS. The various waiters and customers switch in rapid succession. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Clay works at Primary Trust and hires Kenneth. He lives for Friday happy hours and reminisces about the good old days of college football. He is understanding about his new employee’s eccentricities. Doubles as SAM and Le POUSSELET BARTENDER. Sam is the owner of Yellowed Pages bookstore and was Kenneth’s employer for years before his failing health forced him to sell. "PRIMARY TRUST"