Performers Needed for 2025-2026 Theatre Season
Casting call for the 2025-2026 season. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 1. "PRINCE OF EGYPT" – August 15 – 31, 2025 Rehearsals Begins June 2025 2. "RENT" – November 7 – 23, 2025 Rehearsals Begins September 2025 3. "CHILDREN OF EDEN": An Immersive Orchestra Experience – February 13 – 15. 2026 Rehearsals Begins January 2026 4. "SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" – September 25 – 27, 2025 Rehearsals Begins September 2025 (Two Week Rehearsal Process) 5. "BEYONCÉ/TAYLOR SWIFT MUSIC REVUE" – January 15 – 17, 2026 Rehearsals Begin December 2025. Additional info: March 15th Auditions (PRINCE OF EGYPT, RENT, CHILDREN OF EDEN): Prepare two contrasting musical theatre pieces, each 16-32 bars in length. Bring clearly marked sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No karaoke tracks or instrumental recordings will be permitted. March 16th Auditions (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, BEYONCÉ/TAYLOR SWIFT MUSIC REVUE): Prepare two contrasting pieces in the style of the show you are auditioning for, each 16-32 bars in length. Bring clearly marked sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No karaoke tracks or instrumental recordings will be permitted. Callback Dates: RENT: March 22, 2025 Vocal Callback: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Dance Call: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Sides: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM PRINCE OF EGYPT: March 23, 2025 Vocal Callback and Sides: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CHILDREN OF EDEN: March 29, 2025 Vocal Callback: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD: March 29, 2025 Vocal Callbacks: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (time may be adjusted) BEYONCÉ/TAYLOR SWIFT MUSIC REVUE: Date: TBD Time: TBD Please see the form for MArch 16th attached. If you are interested, please apply.
48 roles
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" High tenor (Bb2-A4) Begins as a charming, almost reckless prince, enjoying his privileged life. The discovery of his Hebrew heritage shatters his identity, forcing him on a journey of profound transformation. He struggles with doubt and anger, but ultimately embraces his destiny as a liberator. Needs to portray a wide range of emotions, from playful arrogance to deep spiritual conviction.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Tenor (Bb2-A4) Driven by a desire for his father's approval, he grapples with insecurity and the weight of his future role. His love for Moses is genuine, but overshadowed by rivalry. As Pharaoh, he becomes increasingly hardened, making tragic choices. Must show the evolution from a loving brother to a conflicted ruler.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Alto (G3-E5) Moses's Hebrew mother. A woman of immense courage and faith. Her opening scene is one of heart wrenching sacrifice. Her strength is the root of Moses's journey. She is a symbol of maternal love.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Alto (G3-E5) A queen that has a large loving heart. Her love for Moses is that of a true mother. Her decline shows the effects of loss. Regal, wise, deeply loving.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Baritone/Bass (B2-E4) A powerful and imposing figure, he prioritizes the stability of Egypt above all else. He is not without love, but his decisions are dictated by duty and fear. Portrays the weight of leadership. Commanding, carries himself with great dignity and authority.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Baritone (G#2-F4) A master manipulator, he uses his religious authority to maintain control. He is driven by fear of change and a desire to preserve the old order. Embodies the dangers of religious fanaticism. Pompous and self-important.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" (Ab3-E5) Independent and fiercely protective of her people. She is not easily swayed, but her love for Moses is transformative. She is a strong willed woman. Must be a very strong dancer, and vocalist. A Midian princess, fiery and rebellious.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" (G3-Eb5) A steadfast believer, she serves as Moses's moral compass. Her faith is unwavering, even in the face of adversity. She is the heart of the Hebrew community. Devout, unswerving, simple-hearted, optimistic.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Tenor/Baritone (B2-G4) Starts as a pragmatic skeptic, worn down by years of oppression. His transformation reflects the power of hope and the potential for change. Provides comedic relief, but also conveys deep emotional pain. Intellectual, sardonic, skeptical, funny.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" (B3-D5) A woman of royal blood, she understands the importance of image, and power. Her love for Ramses is real, but restrained by her position. Her final scene is one of total heartbreak. Imperious and haughty.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Baritone (A2-G4) A man of great wisdom and compassion. He provides Moses with guidance and support. He represents a different way of life, one based on freedom and spiritual connection. A powerful, wise presence, exuding a joy of life and a deep empathy for others.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
"PRINCE OF EGYPT" Ensemble: Singers and dancers.
"RENT" A musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the recent death of his girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft space. He falls for his neighbor, Mimi, but finds it difficult to open up. Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: F2
"RENT" A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggle to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but wants to understand his responsibility to himself and his community. Vocal range top: G4 | Vocal range bottom: A2
"RENT" A professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins is smart, fiercely kind, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allow him to invite his friends to examine personal accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with HIV. Vocal range bottom: F#2
"RENT" Mark and Roger's landlord and former roommate. After moving out of the loft, Benny struggles to find connection with his former chosen family. He is constantly battling being a friend while pleasing his new in-laws. Despite being seen as a sellout, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community. Vocal range bottom: Bb2
"RENT" A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a conservative upper-class family. An out and proud lesbian, Joanne is smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. Joanne’s connection to Maureen brings her into an established chosen family where she discovers the power of being celebrated in your own community. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: G3
"RENT" A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through the world as a gender-nonconforming person who is living with HIV. Angel has an incredible spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion icon. Angel is magnetic and rooted in living for the moment. Angel meets and becomes Tom Collins’ partner, a connection that brings Angel into the chosen family group. Angel is the heart of the piece. Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: C3
"RENT" A dancer and sex worker, Mimi is determined to live in the moment. She is a drug addict who is living with HIV—a young Latina woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Mimi’s addiction and intentions are often at odds. She desperately tries to make the best of life in whatever way she can. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: Eb3
"RENT" Maureen is a performance artist whose spirit is full of passion and anarchy, both of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. Her energy is intoxicating. She’s a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. Maureen is queer and openly dating Joanne after recently breaking up with Mark. Bursting with confidence and a vivacious spirit, Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: C4
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Alexi Darling (a Producer with Buzzline a tabloid-esq TV show) as well as the Person with Coats (a member of the un-homed community selling clothing/goods to their community). Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: F3
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mrs. Cohen (Mark’s mom). This track is humor forward. Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range bottom: E3
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mrs. Jefferson (Joanne’s mom) as well as cover gospel inspired solo work within Seasons Of Love. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: C3
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mimi’s Mom. This track is very movement/dance forward. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: G3 Person #5 This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including the Drug Dealer, Gordon (client the group therapy scene), and Steve (“Will I” soloist). Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: F2
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including the Pastor, Mr. Grey (Benny’s Father in Law) who owns the neighborhood bar and is responsible for gentrification in the community) and Paul (counselor leading the Life Support Group). Acting forward track. Vocal range top: G4 | Vocal range bottom: F2
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world including Mr. Jefferson (Joanne’s dad), and featured soloist in Seasons Of Love. Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: E2
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world. This is a very movement forward track with experience in hip/hop and/or contemporary dance encouraged. Vocal range top: A4/A5 | Vocal range bottom: F2/F3
"RENT" Ensemble This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world. This is a very movement forward track with experience in hip/hop and/or contemporary dance encouraged. Vocal range top: A4/A5 | Vocal range bottom: F2/F3
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (G3-A5) Represents divine authority, but also paternal love. He grapples with the complexities of free will and the pain of seeing his children make mistakes. An older-looking, impressive man. A true father figure.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (A3-A5) Adam: Represents innocence and the loss of it. Noah: Represents duty and obedience. Both men are forced to make hard choices. Adam: Eve's bright and childlike partner. He is initially devout to Father and loving to his wife & children. Later plagued by guilt. Hard-working and reserved. Noah: rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honor Father.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (G3-A5) Eve: Represents curiosity and the desire for knowledge. Mama: Represents nurturing and the strength of a mother’s love. Eve: curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. Mama: Noah's wife and inherently motherly. She possesses a gentle strength, is reassuring, and serves as the mediator of the family.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (B3-A5) Cain: Abel's older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother's footsteps and longs for the companionship of other humans. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. Japeth: in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. He is Noah's youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (B3-G5) Abel: Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the "rules". He chooses his parents over Cain. Ham: Japeth's middle brother and Aphra's husband. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot headed as Shem. Looks up to and follows Shem's lead.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (B3-E5) Seth: Adam and Eve's third son and their family's second chance at life. He is innocently adventurous. Shem: the oldest of Noah's three sons. Married to Aysha, he is impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (B3-E5) Ham's pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (B3-E5) Shem's wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" (G3-G5) Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth and becomes his wife. A descendant of Cain. She is strong, yet humble, kind, and smart.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" ENSEMBLE: They are the narrators, and builders of the world of the show. They must be strong singers and movers.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" ENSEMBLE: They are the narrators, and builders of the world of the show. They must be strong singers and movers.
"CHILDREN OF EDEN" ENSEMBLE: They are the narrators, and builders of the world of the show. They must be strong singers and movers.
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" Vocal range: D3-C5 Man 1 is an optimistic and vibrant character throughout the show. His primary songs, “On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492,” “The Steam Train,” “King of the World,” and “Flying Home” all portray characters in uncertain and oppressive circumstances, but who have the ability to lift up himself and those around him through faith and determination. He is a strong tenor, with a lot of personality.
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" Vocal range: F4-Ab4 Ethnicity: All ethnicities Man 2 is a reserved and mature character, whose main songs include “She cries,” “The River Won’t Flow,” “The World was Dancing” and “I’d Give it All for You.” Throughout the show, Man 2 portrays characters whose life experiences have made them second guess their choices and whose fears have held them back from a more fulfilled life. 1 He is a strong bari-tenor that can act very well.
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" Vocal range: G3-F5 Ethnicity: All ethnicities Woman 1 is a headstrong and hopeful character. Her primary songs are “I’m Not Afraid of Anything,” “Christmas Lullaby” and “I’d Give It All for You.” Through the course of the show, she portrays a young woman of innocence who uses her strength to persevere through her hardships, whether it is being left at the altar or an unplanned pregnancy. She is a belter with a strong mix.
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD" Vocal range: F3-F5 Ethnicity: All ethnicities Woman 2 is a strong and often comedic character whose main songs are “Just One Step,” “Stars and the Moon,” “Surabaya Santa” and “The Flagmaker, 1775.” All of her characters portray women who feel like their lives did not end up the way they wanted. Many of her roles use melodrama and ridiculousness to show her dissatisfaction and longing for a different life. She is a strong comedic actress, with a big belt.
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