Casting Equity Actors for Musical "Waitress"
Seeking Equity actors for roles in "Waitress". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Favored Nations Additional info: There will be no understudies. Anticipated audition dates: week of October 21 First Rehearsal: February 18, 2025 First Preview: March 12, 2025 Closing: April 13, 2025 Location: White River Junction, Vermont Travel/Housing: provided. 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 apply. When applying, please include your headshot and resume and include “WAITRESS” in the subject line.
6 roles
(Female identifying, mezzo-soprano F#3- F5). A young woman stuck in her small town and unhappy marriage to abusive husband Earl. Living paycheck to paycheck. Finds bits of happiness in her pie baking and friendships. Yearns to get away and have a fresh start. Has a pop/rock sound with great range.
(Female identifying, vocal range: G3-E5). The nerdy, quirky, glasses- wearing type. Big hints of OCD in her appearance and painstaking insurance of equidistant table settings. Able to sing pop/rock/folk vocal styles.
(Female identifying, vocal range: Eb3-E5). World-weary and snarky but has managed to keep her sharp sense of humor. Honest and loyal to Jenna and Dawn. Has excellent comedic timing and be able to sing pop with a high belt.
(Male identifying, vocal range: Bb2-Bb4). Jenna’s gynecologist turned lover. Quirky and clumsy in a way that makes him endearing. Has a great sense of humor and a big heart. Adept at humor and a strong pop/rock tenor.
(Male identifying, vocal range: C3-F4). Becomes smitten with Dawn after a 5-minute date. Quirky, incredibly persistent but kind. Has excellent comedic timing and able to sing pop/rock.
(Male identifying, vocal range: D3-F4). Chef at the diner. “Salt of the Earth” guys guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient and unsentimental but still charming. Able to sing pop/rock/folk.