Equity Actors Audition for 2024-25 Season

(Female-identifying character, mid-30s) - Extroverted, craves much more beyond what 1950 America can offer her race and gender. "CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY"

ENSEMBLE. "THE CHRISTMAS CASE OF HEZEKIAH JONES"

ENSEMBLE. "THE CHRISTMAS CASE OF HEZEKIAH JONES"

(Male-identifying character) - The older son, peaked in high school where he was a football star. A realist. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character) - The younger son, in Biff’s shadow, strives to keep peace in the family, a womanizer, looks for approval from his parents. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character) - Willy's boss for over 30 years, proud of his wealth and his family. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character) - Charley's son, hero-worshipper of Biff, a nerd when younger, very successful personally and professionally as a young adult. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character) - Willy's neighbor, a kind and successful businessman. Unlike Willy, he is a pragmatic, realist. Father to Bernard. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character) - A ruthless, self-made millionaire. He is solely seen from Willy’s viewpoint. "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Female-identifying character). "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Female-identifying character). "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Female-identifying character). "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Female-identifying character). "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Male-identifying character). "DEATH OF A SALESMAN"

(Female-identifying character) - Tenacious, spunky, tough, and resilient. An enslaved woman with a fighting spirit, unwilling to be broken by her circumstances. Crafty and a sharp, witty tongue. Slowly becoming a Union Spy. "CONFEDERATES"

(1) MISSY SUE – (Female-identifying character, late 30s-40s). Spirited, driven, a strong sense of duty and mission. Somewhat oblivious. Emotionally free and open. Daughter of Sara’s enslaver. Sara’s former childhood friend. (2) CANDICE – (Female-identifying character, mid 20s). Loquacious, intellectually curious, and uncensored in her ideas. Can be misinterpreted as insensitive but is likely unaware. Emotionally free and open. Student and Assistant to Sandra. "CONFEDERATES"

(1) LUANNE – (Female-identifying character, early 20s). Curious, eager, and inquisitive. A fellow enslaved person with Sara who has been afforded privileges Sara has not. In an affair with their enslaver. Pushing for kinship with Sara. (2) JADE – (Female-identifying character, late 30s-40s). Straight shooter, unafraid of confrontation, down-to-earth. Fellow professor and colleague to Sandra. Navigates institutional racism more directly. "CONFEDERATES"

(Male-identifying character). Energetic and driven. A bit stubborn but strong-willed. A runaway enslaved person and soldier for the Union. Brother of Sara. Loves his sister fiercely. "CONFEDERATES"

(Male-identifying character). Studious and focused on his education. Driven and intellectually stimulating. A student of Sandra’s. "CONFEDERATES"

(Male-identifying character) - An insecure put-upon florist’s clerk and menial laborer at Mushnik’s Flower Shop. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his deep insecurities. Comedic, in addition to a certain tragically adorable quality. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

(Female-identifying character) - The street smart, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Excellent voice (and unique) with nuanced comedy chops. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, and CHIFFON – (Female-identifying characters) - AKA: the URCHINS. Three street urchins who function as participants in the action and a Greek Chorus outside it. They are young, hip, smart, and the only people in the whole cast who really know what's going on. In their "Greek Chorus" capacity, they occasionally sing to the audience directly. Excellent singers with strong knowledge of doo-wop/R&B who move (or dance) well. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, and CHIFFON – (Female-identifying characters) - AKA: the URCHINS. Three street urchins who function as participants in the action and a Greek Chorus outside it. They are young, hip, smart, and the only people in the whole cast who really know what's going on. In their "Greek Chorus" capacity, they occasionally sing to the audience directly. Excellent singers with strong knowledge of doo-wop/R&B who move (or dance) well. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, and CHIFFON – (Female-identifying characters) - AKA: the URCHINS. Three street urchins who function as participants in the action and a Greek Chorus outside it. They are young, hip, smart, and the only people in the whole cast who really know what's going on. In their "Greek Chorus" capacity, they occasionally sing to the audience directly. Excellent singers with strong knowledge of doo-wop/R&B who move (or dance) well. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

(Anthropomorphic) - A cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado. A manipulative, charismatic, alien being with a monumentally single objective of world domination. Excellent voice and strong mover (or dancer). An all-around vivid, captivating energy. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

(Male-identifying character) - Audrey’s boyfriend. An egotistical, maniacal, motorcycle-riding, dark, handsome dentist with a passion for leather and abusive, dominant, and sadistic tendencies. Strong comedic chops (that can border on absurd) with strong vocals and physicality. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"