Casting Call for 2024-25 COST Season Shows

Mid 20s; singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Singer/pianist; he was rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” A superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Singer/guitar player; Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator.” "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Singer/guitar player; Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator.” "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Mid 20s; bass player. Brother of Carl Perkins. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Mid 20s; drummer. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

The father of Rock ‘n Roll and founder of Sun Records: discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Mid 20s, an aspiring singer, Elvis’s girlfriend. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Including Thurston Wheeler, Elmer Watkins, Bertha Bumiller, Yippy, Leonard Childers, Pearl Burras, R.R Snavely, Rev. Spikes, Sheriff Givens, Hank Bumiller. Physical agility to do multiple costume changes with precision and speed. "A TUNA CHRISTMAS"

Including Arles Struvie, Didi Snavely, Harold Dean Lattimer, Petey Fisk, Jody Bumiller, Stanley Bumiller, Charlene Bumiller, Chad Hartford, Phinas Blye, Vera Carp. Physical agility to do multiple costume changes with precision and speed. "A TUNA CHRISTMAS"

Drives the story. Vulnerable, introverted, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep soul, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Has a great belt singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a great belt singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Has a great tenor singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Powerful warrior woman. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Has comic chops and a great belt singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Also known as Albert. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence. Married to Celie, in love with Shug. Has a great singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty. Has a knockout bluesy singing voice. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Harpo’s lover. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Has comic chops. Has a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

An abuser and embittered man. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children, whom he abducts from Celie and gives away at birth. Baritone. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt. "THE COLOR PURPLE"

Female identifying, The glamour cat. Accomplished singer with wide dramatic range of vocal timbre, Mezzo with strong belt to E flat. "CATS"

The ‘rock-star’ cat, with wild comedic sexuality. A charismatic performer with a fantastic pop/rock voice and strong falsetto. An outstanding presence with good dance skills. "CATS"

The ‘Gumbie Cat’. Motherly, an Edwardian ‘do-gooder’. A comedic character with excellent movement and tap dancing skills. Strong singer with high Db. "CATS"

The magician – impish, with an expansive personality. A phenomenal principal dancer. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals. "CATS"

Older. Operatic Tenor. A fat upper-class cat who is respected by all. He is described as "the Brummell of cats" due to his immaculate pelt, which resembles a tuxedo and spats. "CATS"

Old. Asparagus a.k.a. Gus: The Theatre Cat. He spends his time reminiscing about his past exploits when he used to be a famous theatre actor. "CATS"

Older. High Baritone / Tenor. Is the Jellicle Cats’ wise and respected older leader. Sees the value of each and every cat within the Jellicle Tribe. "CATS"

Mezzo-Soprano. High belt. Flirts with many male cats, is a dance- heavy role. A saucy red female. A principal vocalist and dancer. "CATS"

A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. A principal vocalist. "CATS"

A.k.a. the White Cat. A naive and shy white kitten who is known for her beauty and poise. She is a featured dancer and is the first character to touch Grizabella. "CATS"

A grey tabby tomcat who is the storyteller and protector of the Jellicle tribe. He is Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and the show's main narrator. "CATS"

A mischievous troublemaker, he is one-half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Rumpleteazer. "CATS"

A mischievous troublemaker, she is one half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Mungojerrie. "CATS"

An upbeat and active orange tabby cat, who lives on the mail trains and acts as an unofficial chaperone. Quirky. "CATS"

The show's only real villain and a literary allusion to the Sherlock Holmes character Professor Moriarty. He goes out of his way to terrorize the Jellicles. "CATS"

Doubles as Macavity. "CATS"

A brown pointed Queen. Glamourous and snooty with a stand-offish air. "CATS"

Young. Sillabub is a sweet, affectionate, innocent kitten, typically the youngest of the tribe. She gets along with the entire tribe thanks to her friendly and welcoming disposition; the older cats are protective of her while the younger cats enjoy playing with her. "CATS"

He is a playful young kitten, often performing acrobatics as well as being a strong dancer. "CATS"