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Non Equity and Equity Performers Needed for Season Shows

Chapel Hill, NC, United States
ID: 266959Exp: 8/16/2024
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Seeking non-Equity and Equity performers for upcoming 2024/25 Season, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: "The Christmas Case Of Hezekiah Jones" By Howard L. Craft And Mike Wiley "Death Of A Salesman" By Aurthur Miller "Confederates" By Dominique Morisseau "Little Shop Of Horrors" By Howard Ashman (Book) And Alan Menken (Music) Additional info: All actors please prepare two contrasting contemporary selections that give us an idea of you and the scope of your work. If you are auditioning for Little Shop of Horrors please also prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided on August 17. You are welcome to provide accompaniment if attending auditions on August 16. Please bring a hard copy of your photo and resume to the audition. Please apply if interested.

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21 roles

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

To play elves and townspeople. "The Christmas Case Of Hezekiah Jones"

BIFF LOMANBoth genders20-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

The older son, peaked in high school where he was a football star who failed math, a realist who tells his father he is a normal guy and will not be a great man. "Death Of A Salesman"

HAROLD “HAPPY” LOMANBoth genders20-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

The younger son, in Biff’s shadow, strives to keep peace in the family, a womanizer, looks for approval from his parents but rarely gets any. "Death Of A Salesman"

HAROLD WAGNERBoth genders50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Willy’s boss for over 30 years, proud of his wealth and his family. "Death Of A Salesman"

BERNARDBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Charley’s son, hero-worshipper of Biff, a nerd when younger, very successful personally and professionally as a young adult. "Death Of A Salesman"

CHARLEYBoth genders45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Willy’s neighbor, a kind and successful businessman. Unlike Willy, he is a pragmatic, realist. Father to Bernard. "Death Of A Salesman"

UNCLE BEN LOMANBoth genders45-65 y.o.White / Caucasian

A ruthless, self-made millionaire. He is solely seen from Willy’s viewpoint. "Death Of A Salesman"

JENNYBoth genders18-80 y.o.All ethnicities

"Death Of A Salesman"

LETTABoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

"Death Of A Salesman"

MISS FORSYTHEBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

"Death Of A Salesman"

MS. FRANCISBoth genders35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

"Death Of A Salesman"

STANLEYBoth genders20-64 y.o.All ethnicities

"Death Of A Salesman"

SARABoth genders20-24 y.o.African-American

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. PRINCIPLE "Confederates"

MISSY SUE/CANDICEBoth genders25-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

1) MISSY SUE – 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 –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"

LUANNE/JADEBoth genders20-24 y.o.African-American

LUANNE – 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. JADE – Straight shooter, unafraid of confrontation, down-to-earth. Fellow professor and colleague to Sandra. Navigates institutional racism more directly. "Confederates"

ABNER/MALIKBoth genders20-24 y.o.African-American

ABNER – 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. MALIK – Studious and focused on his education. Driven and intellectually stimulating. A student of Sandra’s. "Confederates"

SEYMOUR KRELBORNBoth genders25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

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 skills are paramount, in addition to a certain tragically adorable quality. PRINCIPAL.

AUDREYBoth genders25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, and CHIFFONBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

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. And when they do, it’s often with a “secret-smile” that says “we know something you don’t know.” Excellent singers with strong knowledge of doo-wop/R&B who move (or dance) well.

THE PLANT (AUDREY II)Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

ORIN SCRIVELLO, D.D.SBoth genders30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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.