Professional Non-Union Actors Needed for Upcoming Productions

Owner of the beauty shop. Friendly, outgoing, and always willing to help others. Southern Belle. "Steel Magnolias"

Beauty shop assistant. New girl in town. Unsure of what she wants. At first, she is running away from her past life and is trying to find a home. She eventually finds religion and acquires balance in her life "Steel Magnolias"

Former wife of the mayor of the town. Feels a little lost without her position, but is the grande dame. "Steel Magnolias"

Prettiest girl in town. She marries in Act One and finds she wants to assert herself and be independent. "Steel Magnolias"

Shelby's mother. She is struggling letting loose her control of her daughter and protecting her. Also, a socially prominent career woman. "Steel Magnolias"

Pronounced "Weezer." A wealthy acerbic, but ultimately loveable curmudgeon. A tough exterior but she really cares about people. "Steel Magnolias"

(F#3 - F5) A mechanic. More comfortable in greasy overalls than a dress. Dreams of life beyond her small town. Spends half of the show disguised as "Ed," in order to get closer to Chad. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(F#2 - A4)​ A great-lookin', motorcycling, guitar-playing, leather-jacketed roustabout. Charismatic and on the move. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(Bb2 - F#4) Natalie's loving and supportive father. Widowed and missing a love of his own. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(F3- F5) The no-nonsense owner of "Sylvia's Honky Tonk." Strong sense of comedic timing. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(A2 - Bb4) Natalie's awkward best friend and secret admirer. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(E3 - F5) The beautiful, intellectual caretaker of the town's museum. Unapologetically knows what she wants. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

(Bb3 - C6) The town's judgmental and rigid mayor. Enjoys being in control and telling others how to live. A strong sense of comedic timing. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

The law in town. A man of not many words. Matilda's right-hand man. Note: This role engages in staged intimacy including kissing and embracing. "All Shook Up"

Townspeople who make up the small midwestern community where the story takes place. Many featured roles and dance opportunities. Some ensemble members will also understudy principal roles. "All Shook Up"

(Bari-tenor G2 - G4) A charming, charismatic storyteller. A devoted yet absent father nearing the end of his life and wanting to reconnect with his son. He is comfortable in his own skin, but hopes for Will's approval. He loves his wife, his son, and telling stories. Needs a big voice and serious character acting. Strong movement abilities preferred. Will play the older and younger versions of himself. "Big Fish"

(Soprano with mix/belt G3 - E5) Patient, calm, the perfect balance to Edward's enthusiasm. She adores and appreciates Edward and tries to bring reconciliation to her husband and son, both of whom she loves. Strong triple threat. Will play the older and younger versions of herself. "Big Fish"

Tenor C#3 - G4) An earnest, serious, thoughtful young man. Analytical, "realist," dry-humored. Doesn't believe his father's stories after learning Edward is sick, he seeks to find the truth in his father's past. He is a successful professional, new husband (to Josephine), and expectant father. Strong tenor voice and dramatic actor. Minimal dancing, but actor might be used in some ensemble numbers depending on abilities. "Big Fish"

(Mezzo-Soprano Belt) Commanding performer with great confidence and storytelling ability. She convinces Edward to pursue a big life without fear. "Big Fish"

(Mix Belt up to C#5) Will's wife, a lovely woman who provides balance for Will's pragmatism. She supports and helps guide Will's journey toward reconciliation with his father. "Big Fish"

(Bass A3 - D4) A giant, one of Edward's fantasy friends. This supporting role requires an actor who is 6'6" or over. Through Edward's friendship, he grows from being a "beastly" outcast to a highly successful businessman. Requires an actor who has an appreciation for comic irony, stilt walks, and dances. "Big Fish"

One of Edward's fantasy friends. This supporting role requires an actor who is 5'6" or smaller. "Big Fish"

(Mix belt to Eb5) Edward's devoted first girlfriend when they are young and then plays older to help Will understand Edward and his motivations. Jenny and Edward have known one another since they were kids. Jenny is the most popular girl in Ashton, but she only has eyes for Edward. She never fully recovers when he leaves Ashton and starts a life without her. Must be a strong triple threat. Will play the older and younger versions of herself. "Big Fish"

(Baritone) Older snarky bully. Sandra's first fiancé. Good movement skills and stage combat experience preferred. Actor will also be used in some ensemble numbers. "Big Fish"

(Mezzo belter) A metaphorical siren who appears throughout Edward's fantastical stories. Must be a strong dancer. "Big Fish"

(Baritone) Zacky is Don's younger brother and he wants to be just like his big brother. But he does not have the physical strength or the personality to be an athlete or an intimidating bully like Don. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but you can't help liking him. Stronger singer and dancer. "Big Fish"

4 strong singers and dancers to play various roles. Some will do extensive dance, but not all. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Big Fish"

(E3 - B4) Angus is the patriarch of the Tuck family, married to Mae. Along with the other members of the Tuck family, he teaches Winnie about the beauty of living life in all its seasons. "Tuck Everlasting"

Mae is the matriarch of the Tuck family, married to Angus. She loves all her boys, and is kind to Winnie. "Tuck Everlasting"

(F3 - C5) Miles is the oldest son of the Tuck family. He has traveled the world, and is much more mature than Jesse. "Tuck Everlasting"

(G3 - B4) The Man in the Yellow Suit, who is never given any other name, is the show's antagonist. He has traveled with the circus most of his life in hopes of finding the Fountain of Youth. "Tuck Everlasting"

( F3-B4) Joe is the town's law enforcement, and Hugo's mentor. "Tuck Everlasting"

Winnie's protective mother. "Tuck Everlasting"

(A3 - C#5) Winnie's grandmother who lives with her and her mother. "Tuck Everlasting"

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(Lyric Baritone Bb2 - A4) Kind, sincere, honest, and good natured; ready to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. Must be an excellent comic actor with a great voice and strong dancing skills. "Holiday Inn"

(Lyric Baritone Bb2 - F4) A charming ladies man; a bit slick and always looking for his big break. Jim's best friend and performing partner (along with Lila). Must be a strong dancer (in the style of Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly). An excellent comic actor/dancer/singer. Must tap extremely well. "Holiday Inn"

(Mix/Belt G3 - F5) A school teacher with hidden talents. At first, she is tough and distant, unwilling to fall for Jim's charms, but is ultimately won over by his kindness, humor, and their mutual love of music. A charming and funny girl, must sing and dance extremely well. "Holiday Inn"

(High Belt E3 - E5) A sexy showgirl and Jim's mismatched fiance. She isn't the smartest girl in town, but what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for with sheer determination and a love for the spotlight. An excellent comic actor with strong dancing skills. Must be be able to tap. "Holiday Inn"

(Belt Gb3 - F5) The local fix-it woman. Tough, no nonsense, and extremely perceptive. Must be a strong mover and singer. "Holiday Inn"

Jim, Ted, and Lila's agent. He has a big personality, a lot of ambition, and he is very direct. "Holiday Inn"

(All vocal styles) Strong tap/Broadway jazz style dancers. Also to double as minor characters throughout. Must be strong dancers and singers. Some ensemble members may understudy principal roles. "Holiday Inn"