Equity Actors Audition for 2025 Season

(male presenting) An American bachelor who resides in Paris, working as an architect. Bernard has the air of a "ladies man" who believes he has the female sex figured out. He is charming & attractive, but a seductive scoundrel. He is engaged to all three air hostesses, and uses flight timetables to keep "one up, one down, and one pending," ensuring the women are never in his apartment at the same time. He is proud of his deception, until it starts to unravel. "BOEING BOEING"

(male presenting) An old friend of Bernard's who travels to Paris from Wisconsin. A shy, sweet, small-town boy, Robert initially disapproves of Bernard's situationthough he can admit it has its advantages. He admires Bernard's ability to keep things balanced. Soon, however, Robert is caught up in the game himself, trying to keep Bernard's plan intact and stop his own anxiety from spinning out of control. (Extreme physical comedy.) "BOEING BOEING"

(female presenting) Bernard's French housekeeper. Berthe is an obedient and meticulous maid, which makes her integral to Bernard's charade, but she isn't shy about voicing her growing dissatisfaction with Bernard's revolving-door lifestyle. Wonderfully sarcastic and blunt; also exhausted and exasperated. (French accent) "BOEING BOEING"

(female presenting) Bernard's American fiancée with a strong appetite for love, success, and unique food. She is an air hostess for TWA. Playfully cunning, confident, strong-willed, and not afraid to speak her mind. Politically progressive for the 60s, and is often offended when people do not share her opinion. (New York accent) "BOEING BOEING"

(female presenting) Bernard's Italian fiancée. She is an air hostess for Alitalia. Feisty and seductive, she is incredibly smart and much more independent than she initially appears. (Italian accent) "BOEING BOEING"

(female presenting) Bernard's German fiancée. She is an air hostess for Lusthansa. Dominating but loving, she is full of intense passion that can switch between soft and sweet to loud and destructive in a moment. She is both intimidating and extremely attractive. (German accent) "BOEING BOEING"

(female presenting), Suburban mom, struggling with bipolar disorder, living in a world that flips between reality and fantasy. High Belt (Mezzo-Soprano) w/contemporary musical theatre sound. Vocal range: G3 - F#5 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(male presenting). Diana’s husband who is handsome, genuine, and constant. Suffers from depression. (Tenor). Vocal range. B4-G#2. "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(male presenting). Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is playful and everything a mother could imagine. Vocal range: B2 - C5. Comfortable with very high tessitura. "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(female presenting): Diana and Dan’s troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. High Belt (Mezzo Soprano) w/contemporary musical theatre sound. Vocal range: G3 - G5. "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(male presenting): Natalie’s classmate. All-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance. High Baritone/Tenor w/contemporary musical theatre sound. Vocal range: G#2 - B4 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(male presenting) - Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star. High Baritone w/contemporary musical theatre sound. Vocal range: A2 - A4 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

(male presenting) An unemployed mill worker. Jerry is a complex emotional character with serious heart and charisma, and genuine tenderness for his son – a regular guy. Vocal Range: Rock Tenor, with a strong controlled falsetto. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting) An unemployed steel worker. He struggles with unemployment and its effect on his marriage. A lovable, good-natured soul, with body weight and self-esteem issues. Must be comfortable enough with your belly to proudly wield it in all its glory--it is a key component of the character. Vocal Range: Lyric Tenor with strong falsetto. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting) A retired mill worker. Gentle demeanor. Seemingly, his “break-dancing” days are over until he breaks out. Excellent mover with great dead-pan comedy. Used to have a good physique back in the day, but now... Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting): An unemployed mill supervisor. He is a doting, prideful husband who is determined to keep his wife be-decked in upper middle class luxury – in spite of 6 months of unemployment. Aloof at first, his dance skills are what finally, and arduously, brings “Hot Metal” alive. Vocal Range: High baritone/tenor. "THE FULL MONTY"

(female presenting) Dave's wife. A warm, downto- earth soul that isn't afraid to kick up her heels. Her exuberance opens the show and sets the place and mood perfectly! Her reality comes in dealing with her hubby's struggles and trying to hold her marriage together. Vocal Range: High alto/broad mezzo belter. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting). An unemployed mill worker. Lives at home with his mother. Depressed, suicidal, awkward and feeble. Pigeon-chested. Finds comfort in Ethan. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting). An unemployed mill worker. Lonely. Has a blind determination and confidence to succeed. Find comfort with Malcolm. "THE FULL MONTY"

(female presenting). A piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro. Sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life. Has slowed down in recent years. "THE FULL MONTY"

(female presenting). Jerry’s estranged wife and high school sweetheart. She wants what is best for her son. Strong businesswoman, but also compassionate and motherly. "THE FULL MONTY"

(female presenting). Harold’s wife. She enjoys the finer things in life. Loves her husband more than anything and supports him no matter what. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting). Pam’s finance. Opposite of Jerry – clean cut, well-off. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting). Handsome and experienced gay male stripper. "THE FULL MONTY"

FEMALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

FEMALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

FEMALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

FEMALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

FEMALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

MALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

MALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

MALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

MALE PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: Strong singers/dancers. "THE FULL MONTY"

(male presenting) Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist, boyish and innocent, good comedic timing and stamina. Good movement skills and some tap ability. Vocal range Bb one octave below middle C to G above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting). A big man, the bigger the better. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Vocal range Ab one octave below middle C to F above middle C. Able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Knowledge of tap dancing is a plus but not vital. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting) Faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant, great comic timing, good movement skills. Vocal range D below middle C to F above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(female presenting) Bubbly, sexy, willing assistant. Resident of Transylvania, talks with accent, Vocal range G# below middle C to A above treble staff. Yodeling a plus. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(female presenting) deliciously self-absorbed fiancé of Frederick, whom she later deserts for the physical abundance of the Monster. Over the top. Great comedic timing. Good belt. Vocal range, F# below middle C to F# top line of treble staff. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(female presenting) Intense, stern housekeeper of the estate and former love of Dr. Frankenstein. Excellent comedic timing, belt voice. Vocal Range F# below middle C to B, third line of treble staff. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting). Head of the police in Transylvania. Justice-driven. A one octave below middle C to F above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting) – Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend. Vocal range: Bb one octave below middle C to Db just above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting). Frederick’s infamous grandfather. Vocal range: C# below middle C to G# above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(Male presenting). Well-intentioned village idiot. Vocal range: F below middle C to F above middle C. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Ensemble: Male and Female presenting. Strong dancers/singers. Tap Dancing required. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Ensemble: Male and Female presenting. Strong dancers/singers. Tap Dancing required. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Ensemble: Male and Female presenting. Strong dancers/singers. Tap Dancing required. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Ensemble: Male and Female presenting. Strong dancers/singers. Tap Dancing required. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

Ensemble: Male and Female presenting. Strong dancers/singers. Tap Dancing required. "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

(male presenting). The boisterous forefather of Wm.F. Buckley Jr, Glenn Beck and Rupert Murdoch. An on point, know it all, politician. Impolite and impatient with the world. Sings well. "NEWSIES"

(female presenting). A vaudeville star of the Bowery variety. Risque, tough, with a big voice and GREAT comic delivery. "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). The governor of New York. Roosevelt supports the Newsies by standing up against Pulitzer. "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). The thuggish, uncompassionate paper distributor, who runs the distribution window for The World. "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). A real low-down crook, runs The Refuge (the orphanage for boys). A spidery and sinister man. "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Has a great pop tenor voice, great dance skills and sense of physicality. (Vocal RangeBb2- A4) "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy-sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie will still be included in the dance numbers. (Vocal Range C3-A4) "NEWSIES"

(male presenting). Les’s strait-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Strong singer/dancer (Vocal Range D3-A4) "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

NEWSIES/Ensemble: (male presenting), are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. Excellent dancer/singers. "NEWSIES"

(male presenting), The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.” Strong singer/dancer. "NEWSIES"

(female presenting), An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. Katherine has a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key and strong dance skills. (Vocal Range A3-F5) "NEWSIES"

(female presenting), Queen of Arcadia; sexy and wise; life with her husband isn't what it used to be but she still loves him and knows how to deal with him; strong singer and proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(male presenting), King of Arcadia; sexy; a hothead but not a despot; wants to do the right thing but ego gets in the way; blindly thinks all is well in Arcadia; strong singer and proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(male presenting), Prime Minister of Arcadia; wise and patient; loyal to Basilius; a widower who still harbors sorrow; proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(they/them pronouns). Powerful, mysterious, demanding. Great sense of humor–can see through everyone–they are the Oracle of Delphi, after all. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(female presenting), Basilius and Gynecia's older daughter. Confident and obsessed with her appearance. Known to be the most beautiful bachelorette throughout Arcadia, she does not wish to marry any male suitors. Strong singing skills and proficiency with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(female presenting), Basilius and Gynecia's younger daughter. A modest and reserved princess, she yearns to follow her heart rather than obey her father's orders. Childhood friends with Musidorus. Strong singer and proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(female presenting), Handmaiden to Pamela. Warm, skeptical. Growing up without a mother has made her wise beyond her years about everyone and everything. Strong singer and proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(male presenting), A young shepherd who courts after Philoclea. Goofy and clueless but means well. Uses she/her pronouns when in drag. Fierce tenor singer and proficient with classical text. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(male and female presenting). Unique charismatic individuals to inhabit the Kingdom of Arcadia. Strong dancers and singers. "HEAD OVER HEELS"

(female presenting). A lovely and rash romantic who is feminine, yet strong-willed. "THE COTTAGE"

(male presenting). A logical man who is perhaps the bestlooking man in Britain. "THE COTTAGE"

(female presenting). An extremely pregnant woman who is pragmatic, and a tad spicy. "THE COTTAGE"

(male presenting). A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. "THE COTTAGE"

(female presenting). An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop who is gullible. "THE COTTAGE"

(male presenting). A murderous, yet gentle soul who is hellbent on finding and keeping his true love. "THE COTTAGE"