Equity Actors for 2025 Season Shows

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

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

(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"

(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"

(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"

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

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

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

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

(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"

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

(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"

(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"

(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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

(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"

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

(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"

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

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"

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"

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"

(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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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