Casting Equity Actors for Theatre's 2024-25 Season Shows

Italian-American; preferably between 5’5” and 5’9”; Lead vocalist of The Four Seasons. Extremely strong tenor to high A or Bb (chest belt) with sweet and strong falsetto to High G5. Able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; Can portrays an impulsive youthful gritty side of Frankie in Act 1 as well as displaying Frankie’s strength, wisdom and polished veneer in Act 2. Dances well, has excellent ear and is an expert with learning and singing four-part harmonies. "JERSEY BOYS"

Italian-American; Natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. Excellent energy and is able to drive the pace of the show for most of Act 1. Comfortable with narrative text. Dances well, has excellent ear and is an expert with learning and singing four-part harmonies. Bari-Tenor to high G4. NOTE: Ability to play guitar a plus. "JERSEY BOYS"

Italian-American; Ideally 5’11” or taller. Intelligent, sensitive, introspective musical prodigy. The youngest and last member to join the group. Comfortable with narrative text. Dances well, has excellent ear and is an expert with learning and singing four-part harmonies. Tenor to high A4. NOTE: Ability to play piano a plus. "JERSEY BOYS"

talian-American; Quiet dreamer longing for a life outside of The Four Seasons. Stoic, strong and silent type. Must be comfortable with narrative text. Dances well, has excellent ear and is an expert with learning and singing four-part harmonies. Bass/Baritone (down to a low E2 preferably and up to high F4). NOTE: Ability to play bass a plus. "JERSEY BOYS"

Doubles various roles (friends, producers, etc.); strong tenor to high C5; with a strong falsetto to G5 above high C; Has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style. "JERSEY BOYS"

Tough, Mafioso type; strong Bari-Tenor singer who moves well. "JERSEY BOYS"

Frankie’s wife; tough, “Seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; doubles a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group; strong belt; high straight tone soprano also useful; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

Frankie’s girlfriend; educated; not from Jersey; a reach career girl; young Diane Sawyer; doubles a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl; strong high belt useful, mix/belt to high F extremely useful; high, straight tone soprano also useful; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

Frankie’s daughter; named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl—vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. Doubles a variety of other roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Strong, high belt. Belt to high F and high straight tone soprano preferable; very good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

To play Scrooge. NOTE: Singing and dancing skills and able to lift other actors preferred. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Doubles Bob Cratchit, Marley, Young Scrooge, hand puppets, and others as cast; has cockney and upper-class English accent abilities. NOTE: Singing and dancing skills and able to lift other actors preferred. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Doubles Fanny, Spirit of Christmas Present and others; has cockney, Irish, and upper-class English accent abilities. NOTE: Singing and dancing skills and able to lift other actors preferred. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Doubles Spirit of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit and others; has cockney and upper-class English accent abilities. NOTE: Singing and dancing skills and able to lift other actors preferred. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Versatile, physical actor to play Frederick, Mr. Fezziwig, Cratchit Children and others; must have cockney, northern English, Irish, and upper-class English accent abilities. NOTE: Singing and dancing skills and able to lift other actors preferred. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

American; a murder mystery writer, smart, tough, worldly, has an affair with Margot, works with Tony. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"

British dialect; appears strong and a bit threatening but is desperate; an old schoolmate of Tony’s; a convicted criminal, Tony blackmails him to murder Margot. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"

(Dual role/same actor also plays Peg) - Privileged, somewhat of a Karen- type. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

65+; Of Irish descent. Poor eyesight. Involved in any and all activities at Placid Pines Senior Living Center. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

Of Hispanic and Italian descent. Placid Pines Senior Center Administrator. Business-like and no nonsense but has a soft spot for this particular group of residents. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

65+, Gay. A lover of all things literary, especially the Algonquin Round table and its participants. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

65+. Bit of a curmudgeon. Bronx born and raised. Wants to buy a jukebox for the rec room. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

A maintenance worker at the facility. Not where he wanted to be at this point in his life. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

(Dual role/same actor also plays Mrs. McDarren - Recently divorced. Lives in Silver Pines, a 55+ condo complex that neighbors the Placid Pines Senior Center. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

A maintenance worker – laid back, but inquisitive. Loves older people. "A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN"

Could be a strong leader, but is also relentlessly competitive, and sometimes cruel, though she sees herself as a virtuous person. High Broadway mix, with a pop quality; broad range: Ab3-A5. NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required, particularly piano and/or cello. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

Adopted from Ukraine as a teenager; he speaks with a Ukrainian dialect and carries a lot of internal conflict balanced with a soulful, romantic side. Baritenor with the ability to sing lyrical Ukrainian folk music as well as rap. Bb3-C5. NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required, particularly piano and/or cello. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

The only openly Queer kid in Uranium; he’s never had a relationship IRL and is obsessed by French New Wave cinema. Able to sing in the style of a French chanteuse. F#2-C5 NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required, particularly piano and/or cello. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

The most imaginative boy in town, Ricky has developed a rich fantasy life to navigate life’s challenges. The long-lost space glam soul brother of Ziggy Stardust. Baritone rock voice; tumbling a plus. Bb2-Bb5. NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, particularly Piano/Accordion, Cello. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

Has a remarkably mature and deep understanding of the world, which gets hidden by her desire to please the people around her. Plus size and sometimes conflicted about it. She will do anything for Ocean's friendship; Very charismatic comic actress; alto belt, with a rock edge. F#3-D5. NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. NOTE: Recorder, Violin, Penny Whistle, Flute, Melodica/Piano are sought; she plays a simple solo. Cello skills sought too. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

She was decapitated in the accident, and no one claimed her body. She reacts in a literal way which leads to some surprising and unexpected moments; the other contestants aren’t quite sure how to interact with her. Classically trained soprano with a flexible coloratura upper range (including melismas), and some grit in the lower register. Bb-D6. NOTE: Playing a musical instrument is welcome, but not required. Piano is very likely to be involved at times for this character. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

The narrator; a mechanical fortune-telling machine. They have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of the world in their time. "RIDE THE CYCLONE"

An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice in the styling of Carole King. Note: Piano skills preferred but not required. Vocal Range: Mezzo (G3-Eb5). "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Great Singer. Vocal Range: Baritone/tenor (D3-A4) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

A songwriter who partners, professionally and romantically, with Barry. Carole’s best friend. Sophisticated and intelligent, she is self-confident with a quick wit. She prioritizes her career over love. Strong comedic timing and Belter to (E3-E5). "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing, comedic and excellent singer. High Tenor (C3-B4). "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast- talking and energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hitmaker. Vocal Range: Baritone (A2-C#4). "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Carole’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her divorce from Carole’s father. She projects these feelings onto Carole but is protective of her and occasionally knows the right thing to say. Non-singing role. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Male-identifying. Tenor (B3-A4). Strong high rock tenor to play young singer/songwriter and half of the world-famous duo. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Male-identifying. Strong bass / baritone (F2-Eb4). Doubles a variety of characters. Nick, Carol’s love interest, Bill Medley (Righteous Brother), Dick Clark, and a variety of other characters. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (A3-Db5). Charismatic singer to double as Donny’s assistant and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (Bb3- E5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent at holding harmony. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer to double the “Locomotion” singer and part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent singer. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female-identifying, BIPOC. Alto (B3-D5). Charismatic singer to sing “Uptown” and be a part of the girl-group, The Shirelles. Excellent singer. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

BIPOC. Appealing, charismatic singers who move well to play The Drifters. Excellent at holding harmonies. Vocal parts: all must have wide range: low baritone, high baritone, tenor and the Lead singer is a high tenor to Eb5 with strong falsetto. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female identifying; Doubles a variety of characters. Marilyn Wald is a singer based on Marilyn Powell; Gerry’s girlfriend; and recording artist Connie Francis as well as other ensemble tracks. Vocal Range (G3-C5) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Female identifying. Doubles a variety of characters. Carole’s childhood friend and other ensemble rolls as well as cover the Cynthia Weil track. Strong comedic timing and Belter to (E3-E5). "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"