Theatre Casting Call for The Upcoming 2025-26 Season
Seeking performers for the upcoming 2025-26 Season. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "The Hobbit" Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron; Rehearsals begin: September 2 (evenings and weekends); Performances: October 2 - 26, 2. "Man of LaMancha" Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron; Rehearsals begin: February 3, 2026 (evenings and weekends); Performances: March 6, 2026 - March 29, 2026. 3. "Into the Breeches" Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron; Rehearsals begin: March 31, 2026 (evenings and weekends); Performances: April 23, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Additional info: Please bring to audition two headshots and resumes. Prepare 1 monologue, classic or Shakespeare preferred. You have the option to also sing (a cappella) a short selection of a song, if you are also auditioning for MAN OF LAMANCHA or HOBBIT. If you play an instrument, directors would like to hear that as well. Please keep total length to 3 minutes or less. Invited callbacks will be scheduled at a later date by individual directors. Please download the attachment for more details. If you are interested, please apply.
49 roles
"The Hobbit" A hobbit, halfling creatures who prefer the comforts of home
"The Hobbit" A great wizard wielding both magical staff and sword
"The Hobbit" Leader of the dwarves, intent on restoring the treasure and homeland stolen by Smaug
"The Hobbit" The dragon, likely a Voice Over role
"The Hobbit" A hobbit-sized creature, but terribly twisted and unstable
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
"The Hobbit" Goblin king, ruthless and evil
"The Hobbit" Thranduil, queen of the wood elves, also entitled to Smaug’s hoard
"The Hobbit"
"The Hobbit"
"The Hobbit"
"Man of LaMancha" A hardened and world weary sex worker, renamed Dulcinea by Don Quixote - Vocal: mezzo-soprano
"Man of LaMancha" Alonso’s niece, Sanson’s fiancé; she is embarrassed by the spectacle Alonso has made of himself. - Vocal: soprano
"Man of LaMancha" Employee of Alonso; she fears Alonso’s delusions - Vocal: alto w/ high range
"Man of LaMancha" A dancer girl, doubles in ensemble
"Man of LaMancha" Quixote’s loyal and comedic squire. He is aware of Alonso’s delusions, but sees them for what they are: as a force for good in the world. - Vocal: tenor
"Man of LaMancha" Wise and understanding, caught in the middle of the family drama - Vocal: tenor/high baritone
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
"Man of LaMancha" Antonia’s fiancé; he seeks to “cure” or stop Alonso’s madness through whatever means necessary - Vocal: baritone/tenor
"Man of LaMancha" Quixote’s and Sancho’s at first unwelcoming but eventually friendly host - Baritone
"Man of LaMancha" Innkeeper’s wife
"Man of LaMancha" Leads Cervantes to the prison
"Man of LaMancha" Mistaken by Quixote for a great Knight wielding the Golden Helmet of Mambrino. - Vocal: tenor
"Man of LaMancha" The ensemble; players of the play-within-a-play, portraying men of the inquisition, gypsies/moors, prison guards, soldiers, and more.
"Into the Breeches" The talented if untested director; plays the chorus
"Into the Breeches" The diva; plays Henry V and IV
"Into the Breeches" The untalented but enthusiastic socialite; plays Falstaff.
"Into the Breeches" The imaginative costume designer; plays Hotspur
"Into the Breeches" A raw talent; play Henry IV and V
"Into the Breeches" Winifred’s husband; the conservative board president of the Oberon Playhouse
"Into the Breeches" The quip-ready stage manager; plays Mistress Quickly.
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