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Equity Actors Audition for 2025 Season Shows

Deal, NJ, United States
ID: 276278Exp: 1/3/2025
$630/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in 2025 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LOA $630 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT) + health/pension Additional info: Some roles will be understudied. Local Central NJ/Deal Park NJ actors are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief singing selection (about a minute long) in the style of any show in the season, and/or a brief monologue for consideration for Steel Magnolias. Bring sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture/resume, stapled together. 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. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL First rehearsal: 2/24/25 First performance: 3/14/25 Closing performance: 4/6/25 ROCK OF AGES First rehearsal: 4/15/25 First performance: 5/2/25 Closing performance: 5/18/25 HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH First rehearsal: 5/27/25 First performance: 6/13/25 Closing performance: 6/29/25 STEEL MAGNOLIAS First rehearsal: 7/1/25 First performance: 7/18/25 Closing performance: 8/3/25 If you are interested, please apply.

39 roles

GERRY GOFFINMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Sings well. Baritone/tenor. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

CYNTHIA WEILFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

BARRY MANNMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Comedic with a great voice. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

DON KIRSCHNERMale35-49 y.o.All ethnicities

An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

GENIEFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #1Male20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #2Male20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)Male20-39 y.o.African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.African-American

A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale18-30 y.o.African-American

Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.African-American

Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non-speaking. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5/BETTYFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole’s childhood friend. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

FEMALE ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALDFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A singer. Mezzo. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL"

SHERRIEFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Sherrie has left her Midwestern family to pursue stardom in Los Angeles. She is innocent and naive with great comedic timing. Has strong rock vocals and is a terrific mover. "ROCK OF AGES"

LONNY/RECORD COMPANY MANMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Has very strong comedic timing and a commanding but comically strong rock vocal. Our narrator. "ROCK OF AGES"

STACEE JAXX/FATHERMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Sexy, a rock star. He is at the top of his game and just left his very successful metal rock band to venture out on his own. He has very strong comedic timing and a strong rock voice. Arrogant and charming, his life is a merry-go-round of good old sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Doubles as Sherrie’s father. "ROCK OF AGES"

DENNIS DUPREE/RECORD COMPANY MANMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Possibly heavyset. Has strong comedic timing. Any ethnicity. He runs the famous Rock of Ages club on the Sunset Strip. He is caught between a rock and a hard place when German businessmen pressure him to sell his club. "ROCK OF AGES"

JA'KEITH/MAYOR/ENSEMBLEMale20-39 y.o.African-American

[JA'KEITH] Ja’Keith becomes Drew’s agent and in the process, destroys Drew’s rock star dreams by forcing Drew to join a band. [MAYOR] The Mayor chooses money over music and is more than willing to sell himself and his city out to the highest bidder. "ROCK OF AGES"

HERTZ KLINEMANNMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

An uptight, German businessman (must have good German accent) who is looking to take over the Sunset Strip. He is the villain with a commanding presence with strong comedic timing and vocals. "ROCK OF AGES"

JUSTICE CHARLIER/MOTHERFemale26-49 y.o.African-American

A commanding woman who runs the strip club where Sherrie ends up when the going gets rough. She is sultry, maternal and a sexy madam with strong vocals and belt. Doubles as Sherrie’s mother. "ROCK OF AGES"

DREWMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A young, handsome rocker. He has great comedic timing and a strong rock tenor. Drew desperately wants to be a rocker, but works as a bar back at the famous Rock of Ages club on the Sunset Strip until his dreams, however unrealistic, come true. "ROCK OF AGES"

REGINAFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A granola girl, who has strong comedic timing. She is a hilarious, tree-hugging fighter who will stop at nothing to protect the Sunset Strip. Is a strong singer. "ROCK OF AGES"

FRANZ KLINEMANNMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A foppish German who is pressured by his father to work for his business. Has a strong German accent. He is small, and shy. Has good vocals and strong comedic timing. "ROCK OF AGES"

ReporterMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[MALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Sleazy ProducerMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[MALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Joey PrimoMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[MALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Strip Club DJ (Live Offstage)Male20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[MALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Young GroupieFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Dream SherrieFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

WaitressFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

Voice of Candi (Live Offstage)Female20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE]. Extremely strong singer/dancers. To play a variety of roles. Ensemble performers will also potentially cover a principal role. "ROCK OF AGES"

YITZHAKBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-binary. Hedwig’s husband and roadie/back-up singer. A former drag queen who married Hedwig to leave Zagreb. Devoted, loyal, loving, and perhaps more talented than Hedwig - a possibility that causes much strain in their relationship. Bound by the constraints of traditional masculinity, but longs to explore a more feminine side. Unafraid of rebellion in small, controlled doses. Croatian accent. "HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH"

TRUVY JONESFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Beauty shop owner. Steadfast, wise, and prone to gossip. Truvy’s pride for her business and her care for her customers shines through. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

CLAIREE BELCHERFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Widow of the former mayor. Clairee is a grand dame with a wicked sense of humor. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

M’LYNN EATENTONFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Shelby’s mother. M’Lynn is a loving, at times overprotective, stubborn woman who is certain she knows what’s best. She puts on a tough front to hide her internal fragility and fear. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTOFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Truvy’s new assistant. Meek and sweet, Annelle has experienced more than she lets on. Throughout the course of the play, Annelle finds herself through religion. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIEFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

“Prettiest girl in town.” Shelby is almost childlike - she loves pink, she is full of youthful joie de vivre, and she is deeply passionate. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

OUISER BOUDREAUXFemale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable. Ouiser is perceived by others as a bitter woman who cares only for her dog and her property. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS"