Seeking Equity Actors for LORT 2025-26 Season

American lawyer and Civil Rights Movement Leader. Former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "THE AMERICAN FIVE: THE GIANTS BEHIND THE DREAM"

American author, activist, civil rights leader and fierce advocate of African American equality. Wife of Martin Luther King Jr. from 1953 until his death in 1968. Mother to his four children. "THE AMERICAN FIVE: THE GIANTS BEHIND THE DREAM"

American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher. Dr. King became one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Husband to Loretta Scott King and the father to 4 young children. "THE AMERICAN FIVE: THE GIANTS BEHIND THE DREAM"

American political activist, prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. "THE AMERICAN FIVE: THE GIANTS BEHIND THE DREAM"

Jewish man of Ashkenazi/European descent - American businessman and lawyer, and lifelong activist in socialist causes. He was an advisor to and close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for whom he helped write speeches, raise funds, and organize events. "THE AMERICAN FIVE: THE GIANTS BEHIND THE DREAM"

Transformed from jaded, pessimistic banker to joyful and appreciative philanthropist. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Illuminates the joys of Christmas to Scrooge. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Towering physical presence. Joyful spirit. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Sturdy physical frame. A scary presence communicates nonverbally. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s opinionated cook/housekeeper. Mrs. Fezziwig is spirited and joyful, a real firecracker. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Deceased business partner of Scrooge. He comes back as a ghost to caution Scrooge against self-serving practices. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Cheerful and devoted employee of Scrooge. Optimistic and caring father. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Loving wife of Bob Cratchit. Worried mother, harbors ill will toward Scrooge. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Scrooge’s young nephew. Genial and appreciative of the Christmas Spirit. Young Scrooge is an apprentice and the love interest of Belle. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Wife of Fred. Strong-willed, but with a generous spirit. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Sassy and opinionated. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Bumbling with words, pleasant attitude, boyish charm. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Jovial lawyer with a hearty laugh and quick smile. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Generous lawyer, but a bit of a hothead. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Jovial merchant. Energetic personality. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Love interest of young Scrooge. Loving, thoughtful with a heart of gold. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Baritone/Tenor) 41, An electric, aggressive personality from Massachusetts, committed to his mission of independence regardless of whether he’s liked. In fact, “obnoxious & disliked”. Passionate, relentless, egotistical, but subtly vulnerable & sentimental. "1776"

(Baritone) 70, The famous sage: humorous, patient, wise, flirtatious, able to see past personality to the true value of a person. "1776"

(Baritone) 33, A soft-spoken, modest, intelligent man from Virginia. Sensual and in love with his wife. He is the humanist to Adams’ idealist. "1776"

(High Baritone/Tenor) 26, A dashing, young, Southern gentleman: suave and well-spoken but with a hidden and fierce volatility. "1776"

(Baritone) 39, President of the Continental Congress: a strong and gentle leader. He is an honest, diplomatic man able to hear both sides despite his own passionate belief in independence. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 33, a slight, dim man, somewhat of a sycophant. Doesn’t like to rock the boat; would rather go with the crowd. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 44, A tall, exuberant firecracker of a man from Virginia: charismatic, relentlessly optimistic. A good-natured, if not somewhat dim, cheerleader. "1776"

(Any vocal range) 69, The second oldest member of the Congress and proud of it, made of true, obstinate New England stock. Doesn’t suffer fools and takes great delight in wit. He also loves his rum. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 52, A quiet, thoughtful man of few words but great thinking. Pensive and powerful. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 47, A very small, feeble man suffering from facial cancer which is quickly sapping his energy. He is still a man who admires great wit among peers. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 42, The conservative delegate from Delaware. Weak-willed and afraid of upsetting England and its forces. "1776"

(Bass to Tenor) 42, A tall, Scotsman and true army man. Proud of his heritage and even more proud of being an American. Has no tolerance for weak-willed men (i.e. George Read) "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 50, A leftover aristocrat from New York, never able to commit without consent from the lawmakers back home. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 60, A jovial, affable businessman with a penchant for family and entertaining. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 55, A very simple man of very few words: practical, modest if not shy. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 46, A very diplomatic, conservative man with little backbone. Well-spoken when backed by others but ultimately demurs to a more powerful man like Rutledge. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 35, An articulate gentleman with great loyalty to the crown. Coolly rejects independence with tolerant politeness. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 46, A reasonable man of logic but also instinct and insight to the human character. Friend to John Adams. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 44, The coolest and most conservative, G-d fearing man in Congress. Composed, not given to bouts of temper and, therefore, it is even more surprising when he uses it. He is tenacious in his belief the colonies stay linked to England. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) 53, A sweet, humble man who is thrust into the maelstrom of Congress. He is enthusiastically for independence and voices it sparingly but potently. "1776"

(High Baritone to Tenor) 47, Congressional Secretary, A professional, no-nonsense man; holds his job with great seriousness and serves the Congress well. He holds a fondness for General Washington through his letters and shows his vulnerability briefly in his compassion for the great leader. "1776"

(Baritone to Tenor) Congressional Custodian, A laborer, put upon by all the blowhards in Congress. He tirelessly serves the needs of the Congressmen and knows everything about everyone and has an opinion about them too. "1776"

(Tenor). A quiet, reticent young man enlisted in the Continental Army. When he expresses himself, he allows his fear, youth, and exhaustion to come through. "1776"

(Mezzo-Soprano) 28, The beautiful, young bride of Thomas: exceedingly charming and winning. "1776"

(Soprano) 32, Wife of John: an incredibly smart, grounded, devoted woman. She is as understanding and supportive wife. She cares deeply for her husband. "1776"