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Equity Actors for 2025 Season Shows

Indianapolis, IN, United States
ID: 270008Exp: 9/22/2024
$735/week
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Seeking Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2025 season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: Dinner Theatre $735 weekly minimum Additional info: 'MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS' Projected 1st Rehearsal, December 27th, 2024 Open, January 9th, 2025 Close, February 9th, 2025 'JERSEY BOYS' Projected 1st Rehearsal, January 27th, 2025 Open, February 14th, 2025 Close, April 13th, 2025 'CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES' Projected 1st Rehearsal, April 3rd, 2025 Open, April 17th, 2025 Close, May 18th, 2025 'DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID' Projected 1st Rehearsal, May 8th, 2025 Open, May 22nd, 2025 Close, July 13th, 2025 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Actors who are racially, ethnically, and physically diverse, as well as, of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION Please prepare two brief song cuts: one up-tempo and one ballad. Music in the correct key. A one-minute monologue may or may not be requested. Please bring an updated picture/resume. Bring dance clothes and your entire vocal book for potential dance call back at 6:00 PM If you are interested, please apply.

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49 roles

HERCULE POIROTBoth genders40-65 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – Belgian) Iconic character. Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. He is finicky, detailed, a little ridiculous, incredibly observant, and intelligent. He values intelligence and the rule of law above all else. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

MONSIEUR BOUCBoth genders40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – Belgian) The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Young middle-aged man of good humor. Sociable and honest, he puts friends and clientele before profits. He is a ball of energy who suffers slightly from delusions of grandeur "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

MARY DEBENHAMBoth genders25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, Dialect – English) An anxious English governess, who despite her youth has a sadness about her. She is having an affair with Colonel Arburthnot. Though she is beautiful, she is not to be underestimated, she is very good at keeping secrets. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

HECTOR MACQUEENBoth genders26-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – American) A young American. He is the personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett. Nervous and anxious, seems new to his post. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

MICHEL THE CONDUCTORBoth genders35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – French) Frenchman conductor for the 1st-class carriages of the Orient Express. Has a quiet, almost grave sense of humor. Well composed and excellent at his job. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFFBoth genders60-80 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, Dialect – Russian) A Russian princess who enters like a galleon in full sail. She is opinionated, arrogant, and used to getting her way. A true diva. Imperial and impatient. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

GRETA OHLSSONBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, Dialect – Swedish) Plain, frightened and sheep-like. She is a Catholic missionary and baby nurse serving as a travel companion to the Princess. Has impressive comedic chops. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

COUNTESS ANDRENYIBoth genders25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, Dialect – Hungarian) Dressed to the nines in furs and diamonds. Her hair and makeup are impeccable, and she has a warm smile that wins you over immediately. She is out of a fairy-tale. In addition to being a Countess, she is a doctor. Matches Poirot in intelligence. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

HELEN HUBBARDBoth genders45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, Dialect – American) From Minnesota, she is loud, obnoxious, and has been married multiple times. Unapologetic. She is not what she seems. Sings and does some light dancing. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

COLONEL ARBUTHNOTBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – Scottish. Scotsman, very matter of fact. Having an affair with Mary. Military man, possibly from old money. Charismatic, but has some problematic views and a temper. Has good comedic timing. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

SAMUEL RATCHETTBoth genders40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, Dialect – American) Businessman who is brusque, unforgiving, with a threatening demeanor, and a whiplash of a voice. The murder victim. NOTE: May understudy Poirot. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

HEAD WAITERBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Dialect – Turkish) Snooty Head Waiter of the Tokatlian Hotel. "MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS"

TOMMY DEVITOBoth genders30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Strong tenor/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; ability to play guitar a strong plus; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. "JERSEY BOYS"

FRANKIE VALLIBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) A strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; very comfortable with four-part harmonies. "JERSEY BOYS"

NICK MASSIBoth genders30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Strong bass/baritone voice, very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality. "JERSEY BOYS"

BOB GAUDIOBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Strong tenor/baritone voice; very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. "JERSEY BOYS"

GYP DECARLOBoth genders45-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Tough, Mafioso type; a strong singer. "JERSEY BOYS"

BOB CREWEBoth genders30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. "JERSEY BOYS"

JOE PESCIBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Young, energetic and funny; a strong singer. Doubles various roles. NOTE: May cover Frankie. "JERSEY BOYS"

BARRY BELSONBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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

NORMAN WAXMANBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Owns a private money lending agency; doubles various roles; strong tenor/bari-tenor voice. "JERSEY BOYS"

MARY & OTHERSBoth genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) 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; Good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

LORRAINE & OTHERSBoth genders20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) 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. Good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

FRANCINE & OTHERSBoth genders20-37 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) Frankie’s daughter; 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. Good dancer. "JERSEY BOYS"

MRS. SNUSTAD (VIVIAN)Female60-70 y.o.All ethnicities

A widow. She is the most conservative of the ladies, and she is the matriarch of the kitchen. She is the one that makes sure the food tastes good before leaving the kitchen and she is the one that washes the dishes. Her duties are well defined (by her). She is a mix of Shirley McClain as “Weeser”, Bea Arthur as “Maude” “Doris” in Everybody Loves Raymond and the mom in Golden Girls. "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES"

MRS. ELROY ENGELSON (KARIN)Female40-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Second in line to take over the kitchen. Her cooking is fabulous. She is neat and tidy in appearance and quite pretty in a very conservative way, almost looking like Jackie Kennedy with everything perfectly in its place. She senses the world is about to change because she listens to her daughter, Signe who without her influence on Karin’s life, might be as rigid as Mrs. Snustad. "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES"

MRS. GILMER GILMERSON (MAVIS)Female56-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A farmer’s wife and a grandmother. She is not afraid of work and can fix anything mechanical as well as do the books. She is the most physical comedienne of the three ladies because of her “jump in and work” attitude. She appears rather disheveled even when dressed up for a wedding. She is somewhat butch, but not gay. Everyone loves her. "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES"

SIGNE (BEVERLY) ENGELSONFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

The daughter of Karin and has just started college at the University of Minnesota. She comes home to visit often and loves working with her mother in the kitchen. She is 18 or 19 years old and ready to make her mark in the world. She represents change. Not only the change the church was going through in 1965, but the change the country was beginning to go through at that time. She would never really become a hippie, but she will like the styles. "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES"

PASTOR E. L. GUNDERSONMale40-45 y.o.All ethnicities

The same age as Karin, but he has just married a young wife. The ladies all seem to have crushes on him in a respectful “pastorly” way. He is goaded by the fact that he comes from a family of Pastors, and his brother, not he, inherited his father’s church down the road. He is a bit competitive and finds that he can truly relax when in the kitchen. He has a very friendly and intimate relationship with God, almost like “Tevye”. "CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES"

ARIELBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) Soprano with belt. A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kindhearted. Funny, with strong physical comedy. Excellent singer. Strong mover. NOTE: Flying experience is a plus. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

PRINCE ERICBoth genders25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Tenor. A human monarch who has no interest in taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more. Excellent singer. Strong mover. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

SEBASTIANBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Tenor. A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way. Charming, and hilarious. A true song and dance man, and funny! "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

URSULABoth genders35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) Mezzo with Broadway Belt. The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Funny, vampy, but malevolent, calculating, and deceptive. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

GRIMSBYBoth genders45-65 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Baritone. Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

KING TRITONBoth genders45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male identifying) Baritone. King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

FLOUNDERBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. Ariel ’s best friend and loyal companion. Tends to panic in stressful situations. Strong mover and singer. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

SCUTTLEBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor. A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Bumbling and forgetful but has a heart of gold. Funny, loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite their supposed expertise. Strong tap dancer. Strong singer. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

FLOTSAMBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

FLOTSAM & JETSAM: High Tenor and Baritone. Eels and Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear. NOTE: Must be comfortable on heelys or willing to learn. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

JETSAMBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

FLOTSAM & JETSAM: High Tenor and Baritone. Eels and Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear. NOTE: Must be comfortable on heelys or willing to learn. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

CHEF LOUISBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male identifying) Tenor. The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades; seafood in particular. Lots of physical comedy and featured comic singing. Great comedic timing. "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

MaidsFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

GullsBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

PrincessesFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

Lagoon AnimalsBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

Sea CreaturesBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

MersistersFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

ChefsBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

SailorsBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"

OthersBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE: Strong dancers with strong contemporary musical theater voices; looking for diversity and unique performers; "THE LITTLE MERMAID"