Theatre Casting Call for "The Wild Party"
Audition for "The Wild Party" play. Looking to cast male and female actors. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party is a jazz-infused musical adaptation of Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative poem. Set in the roaring 1920s, the story follows a vaudeville performance troupe, led by performers Queenie and Burrs, who throw an extravagant, booze-fueled cast party from hell. As the night spirals out of control, Burrs’ abuse of Queenie comes to light, and a cast of colorful guests—including the mysterious Mr. Black and the reckless Kate—bring secrets, seduction, and violence to the forefront, leading to devastating consequences. With a thrilling score blending jazz, vaudeville, and contemporary musical theatre, The Wild Party explores intimate partner violence, women’s empowerment, the toxicity of the arts, and the meaning of freedom. Dark, exhilarating, and unapologetically bold, the show captures the highs and lows of excess, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Due to the explicit content of the show, including depictions of sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, substance use, nudity, gun violence, language and other mature themes, discretion is strongly advised. Rate: No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. Additional info: CALLBACK DETAILS: Callbacks are by invitation and will be held mid-late March, TBD. Callbacks will take place at Western Reserve Playhouse. They will include a dance call as well as vocal selections from the script. REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DETAILS: Performances: 8 Shows - July 11-26, 2025 (Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and second Sunday at 2 PM) Rehearsals: This is a 4.5 week rehearsal process. Rehearsals will begin early June, 202,5 with some possible vocal/character/intimacy rehearsals in the preceding months. Rehearsals will be selected based on cast availability Rehearsals will run weekday evenings and weekends, 5 times. Prepare one song in the style of the show that shows off your vocal prowess. Songs from The Wild Party are acceptable. If interested, please apply.
11 roles
Eddie's wife. Sweet and beautiful, but not particularly bright. Adores her husband and dotes on him. Very “Adelaide’s Lament”. Physical Abuse: The character is briefly attacked by Burrs. Intimate Scenes: The role requires performing comedically staged intimate motions featuring oral sex with Eddie. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Mae's husband who is perhaps even more dim-witted than she is. A big oaf. Can be a lovable teddy bear but also a quick tempered brute. Intimate Scenes: The role requires performing comedically staged intimate motions featuring oral sex with Mae. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Violence: Instigates and participates in an extensive fistfight with Burrs. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A tired woman with even more tired eyes and a cruel mouth. An announced lesbian. Sexually hungry. Blunt and very dry. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Intimate Scenes: Madelaine engages in age-play with Nadine throughout the show Language Warning: Uses the slur 'dyke' in dialogue and song, framed within a comedic context. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A mime. Strong featured dancer. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A confident sex worker hoping to score with Sam. Intimate Scenes: The role requires implied off-stage sex with Sam. Substance Use: May depict intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Phil's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Oscar's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Age playing as “a minor”. Girlfriend of Madeleine. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Intimate Scenes: Nadine engages in age-play with Madelaine throughout the show Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
One of the party goers and a member of the usual "gang." He is full of life and energy. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, or cocaine use. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Busy producer and "attention whore." Trying to avoid the outrageous pitches made by Dolores, until it becomes sexual. Intimate Scenes: The role requires implied off-stage sex with Dolores. Substance Use: Depicts intravenous drug use, alcohol consumption, and cocaine use. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A group of unnamed party goers who are part of Queenie and Burrs’ performance troupe. Strong vocal/dance ensemble.
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