Seeking Non Union Actors for 2025 Season
Non-union actors for the in-person 2025 season of Clue, Beautiful the Carole King Musical, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, The Burnt Part Boys and, Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberley. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. Rate: $500.00 per week Additional info: Theatre will be holding local auditions on February 7, 8 and, 9 and strongly encourages locals to attend. Please note, there will only be an accompanist present on February 8 and 9. "Clue" First Rehearsal: April 29, 2025 Opens: May 16, 2025 Closes: May 31, 2025 "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" First Rehearsal: June 10, 2025 Opens: June 27, 2025 Closes: July 12 2025 "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" First Rehearsal: August 12, 2025 Opens: August 29, 2025 Closes: September 13, 2025 "The Burnt Part Boys" First Rehearsal: September 30, 2025 Opens: October 17, 2025 *Please note, this production will have student matinees* Closes: November 1, 2025 "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" First Rehearsal: November 11, 2025 Opens: November 29, 2025 Closes: December 13, 2025 When applying, please put "WV Appointment" in the subject line.
45 roles
(male identifying). A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play. "Clue"
(female identifying) A loyal and sexy, French Maid. "Clue"
(female identifying) A dry, sardonic D.C. Madam, more interested in secrets than sex. "Clue"
(female identifying) The wealthy wife of a Senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria. "Clue"
(female identifying) A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands. "Clue"
(male identifying) A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man. "Clue"
(male identifying) Arrogant, academic, and easily impressed by himself. "Clue"
(male identifying) A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s awfully anxious. "Clue"
THE COOK - A gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead). SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL - A tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead). *AUXILIARY SCARLET - The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery. "Clue"
MR. BODDY – A slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead). THE MOTORIST - A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell. (Alive and Dead). CHIEF OF POLICE - A cop who helps to save the day. "Clue"
THE “BROKEN DOWN COP” – A “Regular Joe.” (Alive and Dead). BACKUP COP – Backup for the chief. *AUXILIARY MUSTARD – The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery. "Clue"
Must believably play ages 16-29. Female identifying. An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good-natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Must be able to play the piano. "Beautiful"
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. Baritone/tenor. Male identifying. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. "Beautiful"
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. Strong belt. Female identifying. 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 likable. "Beautiful"
Must believably play late teens-late 20s. Male Identifying High rock tenor. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good- natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable. Piano & Guitar skill a plus. "Beautiful"
Male Identifying. Seeking a strong actor. This is a non singing role. 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 hitmaker. "Beautiful"
Female Identifying. Normally a Non-Singing Role. 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"
Plays 18 (reads younger), female identifying. Normally a Non-Singing Role / Alto. Carole’s childhood friend. "Beautiful"
(male identifying) Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Singer-Songwriter / Righteous Brother / Record Producer. "Beautiful"
(male identifying) Vocal Range: Baritone / Tenor. Righteous Brother / A composite of Carole’s second husband Charles Larkey and James Taylor. "Beautiful"
(Female identifying) Vocal Range: C5. A singer based on Marilyn Powell, the first girl singer to record a cover of a Beatles track when only 15. "Beautiful"
Vocal Range: A4 (Belt)/Eb5 (Falsetto). Male identifying. THE DRIFTERS- (A singing group comprising four members) Vocal Range Bass – Tenor. The Drifters sang many of Carole’s, Gerry’s, Cynthia’s, and Barry’s early hits. Members drifted in and out and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Songs: Some Kind of Wonderful, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion. "Beautiful"
Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying. THE DRIFTERS- (A singing group comprising four members) Vocal Range Bass – Tenor. The Drifters sang many of Carole’s, Gerry’s, Cynthia’s, and Barry’s early hits. Members drifted in and out and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Songs: Some Kind of Wonderful, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion. "Beautiful"
Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying. THE DRIFTERS- (A singing group comprising four members) Vocal Range Bass – Tenor. The Drifters sang many of Carole’s, Gerry’s, Cynthia’s, and Barry’s early hits. Members drifted in and out and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Songs: Some Kind of Wonderful, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion. "Beautiful"
Vocal Range: Up to C5. Male identifying. THE DRIFTERS- (A singing group comprising four members) Vocal Range Bass – Tenor. The Drifters sang many of Carole’s, Gerry’s, Cynthia’s, and Barry’s early hits. Members drifted in and out and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Songs: Some Kind of Wonderful, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, The Locomotion. "Beautiful"
Vocal Range: Alto. THE SHIRELLES- (A singing group comprising four members) All have belt/mix. A historical mashup of The Chiffons, The Crystals, and The Cookies. The Shirelles sang many of Carole’s and Gerry’s early hits. The Shirelles formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee. "Beautiful"
(female identifying) She and Gerry begin having an affair. Vocal Range: D5. THE SHIRELLES- (A singing group comprising four members) All have belt/mix. A historical mashup of The Chiffons, The Crystals, and The Cookies. The Shirelles sang many of Carole’s and Gerry’s early hits. The Shirelles formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee. "Beautiful"
(female identifying) A babysitter for Carole; Gerry performs one of Carole’s and Gerry’s hits.Vocal Range: E5 THE SHIRELLES- (A singing group comprising four members) All have belt/mix. A historical mashup of The Chiffons, The Crystals, and The Cookies. The Shirelles sang many of Carole’s and Gerry’s early hits. The Shirelles formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee. "Beautiful"
(female identifying) Vocal Range: D5 THE SHIRELLES- (A singing group comprising four members) All have belt/mix. A historical mashup of The Chiffons, The Crystals, and The Cookies. The Shirelles sang many of Carole’s and Gerry’s early hits. The Shirelles formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee. "Beautiful"
Except for the Principles, the Ensemble play the rest of the characters. All will be required to sing, move, and simulate playing instruments. Vocal Range: SATB. Understudies will be cast from the ENSEMBLE. "Beautiful"
Except for the Principles, the Ensemble play the rest of the characters. All will be required to sing, move, and simulate playing instruments. Vocal Range: SATB. Understudies will be cast from the ENSEMBLE. "Beautiful"
LITTLE BIG MAN/COMIC (LBM)/OPRY COMIC/VEGAS COMIC/CARNEGIE HALL COMIC-These characters can be played either by one actor, or a combination of actors. As LBM: A mid-age southern disc jockey. As Opry Comic: Comedy routine provided. As Vegas Act: Henny Youngman style of lounge comedy. Comedy routine provided. Choice of Las Vegas Novelty act (plate juggler, dog act, comic, etc) can be used as alternative in this spot as well. Also plays Carnegie Hall Comic. "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline"
She matures throughout the evening and is definitely able to handle a crowd with a song. Glamorous, down-to-earth, outspoken, loves to sing, generous, warm-hearted, with a gifted voice. "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline"
A Gospel quartet, they do back up vocals for Patsy, singing commercials as well as their own spot in both acts. They tour with Patsy. "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline"
(Male Identifying) Pete's older brother who dropped out of school to work in the mines. He is constantly suppressing his anger. Cynical, conflicted, jaded, determined. Vocal range top: G#5 Vocal range bottom: C4 "The Burnt Part Boys"
(male identifying) Jake's best friend and co-worker in the mines. An outgoing guy, but a bit of a wise-ass. Stubborn, loyal. Vocal range top: D6 Vocal range bottom: D4 "The Burnt Part Boys"
(male identifying) Appears as Pete's "Alamo" fantasies (Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie), and as his father in the mines. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B2 "The Burnt Part Boys"
A group of four men, ranging in age, who appear as ghosts in the coal mines. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: E2. Looking for actor/musicians for these roles. (Guitar, upright bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, lap-steel guitar) "The Burnt Part Boys"
(20, female identifying) Finally coming in to her own, she is no longer the plain, boring girl she once was. She has a fire in her now. She is intelligent, curious, and lively, but her family only sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. She wants to live. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(25, male identifying) A studious, unsociable only child who has never been around women or large families. He is a loner who prefers books to people. He has recently inherited a large estate and has no idea what to do next. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(22, female identifying) married to Mr. Darcy. Confident, charming, and witty. She makes a fun and surprising lady of the house. She is best friends with her sister Jane. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(30, male identifying) A loving, generous, and smart (if slightly stiff) husband. He is quiet and vigilant and thus sees what others often miss. He knows what being lovelorn is like. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(24, female identifying) married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with her first child and is sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(25, male identifying) Gracious, happy, and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"
(female identifying) Only daughter of the late Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Lived in her mother’s very large shadow, never having to ask for anything or speak for herself her entire life. Judgmental and impatient, just like her mother. "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley"