Equity Performers Needed For 2024-25 Seasons

(Offer Out): Elyot’s first wife, newly married to Victor. "PRIVATE LIVES"

(Offer Out): Amanda’s husband. "PRIVATE LIVES"

(Offer Out): Elyot’s wife. "PRIVATE LIVES"

(Offer Out): Amanda’s first husband, newly married to Sibyl. "PRIVATE LIVES"

Over 65, cast as Scrooge. Aubrei’s partner. Local luminary. Someone whose political values would appear to depend on his momentary needs. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Set/costume/light designer; assistant director; Managing Director of Whynot Players, Zayd’s single mother. Can do anything that needs immediate attention. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Cast as Ghost of Xmas Past, Fredricka’s Spouse, Laundress. A dancer. New to town. Speaks with whistling ‘s.’ "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Cast as Fredricka, Belle, Beggar, Charwoman, Londoner, Party Guest. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Choreographer; cast at the last moment as Topper, Debtor, Londoner; Bethel’s older brother. Extremely soft-spoken; makes one other surprise appearance. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Offer Out): director; eventually she is pressed into service playing Old Joe. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Offer Out): cast as Cratchit, Fezziwig, Undertaker, Londoner, Party Guest (Rabbi). An excellent actor, politically to the right of the others (or at least how they like to be perceived by the others). "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Offer Out): cast as Wriggles, Mrs Fezziwig, Ghost of Xmas Present, Londoner, Debtor’s Wife. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Offer Out): cast as Narrator, Marley, Mrs Cratchit, Londoner, Party Guests, Maid. Nonbinary. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Offer Out): cast as Ruggles, Grocer, Dick, Belle’s Spouse, Debtor, Londoner, Party Guest (Reverend). Evangelical Christian. "A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Male-identifying. Smart, edgy guy whom we end up falling in love with. The protagonist who doesn’t like reality TV, but he ends up as a contestant on a reality TV show and learns to fall in love. A hyper-intellectual, which makes him vulnerable. Should have a sexiness and warmth. Has comic chops. Pop/rock preferably tenor, but could be baritenor. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Female-identifying. A reality TV show assistant producer. Intelligent, edgy, hipster-ish, not easily impressed—but we also have to fall in love with her. Afraid to express her artistic vision. Has comic chops. Pop/rock alto or mezzo. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Male-identifying. Very handsome host of the reality TV show "Nobody Loves You." Takes all of this completely seriously. Carries a torch for Nina, his producer. An absurd version of Chris Harrison, the host of "The Bachelor." Has gravitas and comic chops. Pop/rock/soul preferably tenor but can be baritenor. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Female-identifying. NINA is a tough, high-powered reality TV producer. TANYA is Jeff’s flighty ex-girlfriend. ZENOBIA is a funny reality TV show contestant who gets eliminated. Has comic chops. Pop/rock alto. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Male-identifying. DOMINIC is a misogynistic reality TV show contestant. Hyper-masculine a la "Jersey Shore." EVAN is Jenny’s gay roommate. Protective of Jenny, he’s the biggest fan of the reality TV show "Nobody Loves You." Has comic chops. Pop/rock tenor. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Female-identifying. An ingénue with quirkiness. A reality TV show contestant, she is a good, sweet, gorgeous gal who has been unlucky in love but turns out to have an emotional, manipulative side; she ends up not finding love but becoming a reality TV star. Has comic chops. Mezzo or soprano pop/rock belt. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Male-identifying. CHRISTIAN, a reality TV show contestant, is sweet, earnest, and religious, but not totally naïve. Needs a manly, virile quality. He’s a virgin by choice—not by default—and it has required great determination. Pop/rock tenor. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

Female-identifying. Reality TV show contestant. A worn-out alcoholic party girl who’s desperate for some kind of redemption. Uses sex as a way of connecting with others. Has comic chops. Pop/rock alto or mezzo belt. "NOBODY LOVES YOU"

(Offer Out): An introverted Oakland coder. Singer/rapper, female- identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Esata’s resilient single mother/Doubles as SANDY HILL: notorious venture capitalist. / Doubles as APRIL DELOUCHE: Conway’s mom, a free spirit. Singer, female-identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Straight-talking Oakland MC and entrepreneur / BUTT BIT CO-FOUNDER / AD BOD CO-FOUNDER. Singer/rapper, female-identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Wannabe entrepreneur and college dropout. Rapper/singer, male- identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Cult-like leader of the Xcelerator / Doubles as GERHART DELOUCHE: Conway’s dad. Rapper/singer, male-identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Victor’s saucy assistant at the Xcelerator / Doubles as MARCUS: opinionated kid attending Esata’s mom’s daycare / Doubles as BOOTLEG SHAWN. Singer. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Esata’s deceased father, a military tech / Doubles as RACISM INSURANCE FOUNDER 1 / TASK RABBI CO-FOUNDER. Rapper/singer, male-identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

Bay Area hustler and rideshare driver / Doubles as LANEY MECHANIC STUDENT / RACISM INSURANCE FOUNDER 2. Rapper/singer, male-identifying. "CO-FOUNDERS"

A 56-year-old 1st generation Korean-Canadian woman. She's married to Appa. Speaks with a thick Korean-Canadian accent, female-identifying. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A 32-year-old 2nd generation Korean-Canadian man. Son of Appa and Umma, male- identifying. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A 30-year-old 2nd generation Korean-Canadian woman. Daughter of Appa and Umma, female-identifying. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

RICH: a young man / Doubles as MR. LEE: a successful real estate agent and friend of APPA / Doubles as MIKE: a Jamaican man / Dounles as ALEX: a 32-year-old police officer and childhood friend of JUNG. Male-identifying. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

(Female Identifying, 18, Senegalese) Has lived almost her whole life in America. Jaja’s daughter who runs the shop for her mother. Does a great job. Kind and smart. Academically successful, but her immigration status is in the way of her college dreams. Carrying a lot of weight on her young shoulders pretty gracefully. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, Ghanaian) Has been at the shop the longest and values her seniority. Constantly gossiping with Aminata. Has a great sense of humor, but you don’t want to cross her. Critical and unpredictable, she creates a lot of drama. But when push comes to shove, she’ll come through. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, Senegalese) Does a good job but takes all day. BEA’s best friend in gossip and drama - she doesn’t create it, but she doesn’t diffuse it either. Dryly funny, has mastered the art of side-eye. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, Nigerian) The young spitfire. She dresses the youngest and braids the fastest. Everyone at the shop knows that she makes the most money, and it doesn’t always go over well - especially with Bea, who accuses her of stealing clients. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, Sierra Leonean) Quiet and kind. She has a five-year-old daughter back in Sierra Leone, who she is trying to bring to America. Her peaceful demeanor belies a rebellious streak, which has landed her in this life - very different than the one she was raised for. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, Senegalese) Owner of the shop. Getting married today in City Hall to Steven - the landlord of a local building. Warm, joyful. Has a presence that draws you in. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying, African American) Comes to the shop for micro braids and is in there all day. Patient, and an enthusiastic audience to the stories and dramas of the women in the shop. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

Chrissy: (Female Identifying, 30s) Very particular about her hair and adamant that they “make her look like Beyonce.” Michelle: (Female Identifying, 20s) The nervous client who doesn’t want trouble or confrontation and just wants to get her hair done peacefully. A former client of Bea’s who has come to have her hair done by Ndidi, without realizing they’re in the same shop. LaNiece: (Female Identifying, 30s) A really messy eater. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

Vanessa: (Female Identifying, 30s) A super-rude customer who no one wants to deal with. Radia: (Female Identifying, 18ish) One of Marie’s former classmates whose “just catching up” conversation highlights the differences between the opportunities available to them. Sheila: (Female Identifying, 30s) A friendly but loud-talking and nosey customer. Constantly on her phone. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

James: (Male Identifying, Ghanian) Aminata’s on and off again husband who clearly takes advantage of her. Charming, of course. Franklin, The Sock Man & Olu, The Jewelry Man: (Male Identifying, West African) Honest men just trying to make a living; well-known to the women who work in the shop. Eric, the DVD Man: (Male Identifying, West African) The caring DVD man who looks out for his friends; brings them critical news. "JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING"

(Female Identifying). Suzy’s mother. A real estate agent, which is probably not what she expected to be doing at this point in her life. A little harried: her house is messy, and she’s the kind of person who’s always running a little bit late. Wears all her feelings on her outside. Wants urgently to be there for her beloved, odd duck of a child, but is bewildered about how to help. Recently divorced from Suzy’s dad Jim, and still has lingering feelings about it all. "THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH"

(Male Identifying). Suzy’s dad. A systems guy, meticulous. Likes order, planning; he’s the kind of person who takes pride in how he packs a car. Doesn’t love single parenting, and as a result he doesn’t always provide Suzy with the best environment on her nights at his place. A lot of take out, tv, etc. Like Meg, he’s baffled by Suzy, and by her silence, but he, too, will do anything for her. Thinking about the divorce, what went wrong, only sends him backwards. "THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH"

(Male Ident.), based in Australia & speaks with an Australian accent. A charismatic, passionate biologist. Larger than life. He can deliver a TED talk, go on TV, jump fearlessly into jellyfish-infested waters, grab a deadly box jellyfish without batting an eye. For Jamie, life is the ultimate adventure. He’s deeply charming & also oddly intuitive – it's a little magical, at times. His relationship with Suzy works because he treats her like a peer, not like a kid. "THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH"

(Franny’s Mom/Mrs. Turton/Dr. Legler/Wallace/Naomi/Angela/Ticket Agent. Female Identifying) Multiple adult tracks including Franny's mom, Suzy's science teacher Mrs. Turton, Suzy's therapist and many other real and imagined figures in Suzy's life. Strong comedic sensibilities and lands the more tender moments in the play. Switches between roles nimbly throughout the show. "THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH"

(Male Identifying) ‘Alexandre’ a retired professor. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Female Identifying) ‘Yelena’, his second wife. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Female Identifying) ‘Sonya’, his daughter from his first marriage. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Female Identifying) ‘Grandmaman,’ mother of the professor’s first wife. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Male Identifying) A doctor. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Male Identifying) ‘Waffles,’ an impoverished landowner, lodging with the family. "UNLCE VANYA"

(Female Identifying) ‘Nana,’ an elderly nanny/nursemaid to the family. "UNLCE VANYA"

Male Identifying. "THE AVES"

Female Identifying. "THE AVES"

Female Identifying. "THE AVES"

Male Identifying. "THE AVES"