Performers Wanted for 2025-2026 Season Show

The youngest of the four Webb sisters. She is the one who stayed at home after the other girls grew up and moved away for various reasons. She's been the main caretaker for their mother, who's dying of cancer, and she carries a lot of emotional responsibility for their mother into that reunion. The most sensitive and hopeful of the sisters. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Nurse, caring but practical, of Caribbean heritage. Doubles as BIDDY Maid / North British accent. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Piano Tuner. Doubles as LUTHER ST. JOHN American. Talent manager, scout, and producer who claims to have his finger on the pulse of popular music and a roster of famous names. He takes advantage of his position when the opportunity arises. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

She's the second youngest. She adores her older sister, Joan, who went off to America to cut a record and become a singer. She's completely mythologized it. She comes across as energetic and makes jokes but you learn as the play goes on, that costs her quite a lot and she can't hold it all in. Doubles as MRS. SMITH Guest at the Sea View, not her real name – a tryst with MR. SMITH. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Working class, northern England family man: he is the down-trodden husband of Gloria and father of Tony and Patty. Doubles as JOE FOGG Lodger / The alcoholic piano player who can’t seem to catch a break. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

The second eldest of the Webb girls. When we meet her, she is furious at having to be called back to her mother's deathbed — and furious that one of her sisters hasn't turned up. / The embittered oldest of the daughters. GLORIA was hurt by her mother in her early teens and has never recovered, often taking out her hurt and anger on those around her. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Working class, northern England family man: he is the husband of Ruby, rumpled, sun-burnt, indescribably dull, prone to argue when drunk. Doubles as JACK LARKIN Fancies himself a performer and comedian and is well-loved by guests and residents of the Sea View, he is always short on money and three months behind on rent. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

The only one of the sisters who went on to actually pursue that dream. / The one daughter who gets away to America to find a career. She has been fully Americanized, including her accent, and is hesitant to return to her mother and her sisters. Able to sing and light piano skills a plus. Doubles as VERONICA - (Late 30s) Veronica in the 1950s. She is the mother of these four girls, and she has big dreams for them to [be] an all-singing, all-dancing, "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Guests at the Sea View, not their real names – a tryst. Doubles as MR. HALLIWELL - (40) A boarder at the Sea View who likes shortcuts. "THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA"

Narrator; now a self-aware adult, she is able to reflect insightfully on her own life and her relationship with her father before his tragic death; a strong singer who can move seamlessly in vocal quality from speech to song; range = low E to light belt C sharp. "FUN HOME"

A freshman at Oberlin College, discovering her sexuality; an incredibly well-read, hyper-intelligent teenager; her uncertainty about who she is makes her socially awkward at times; a strong singer who can move seamlessly in vocal quality from speech to song; strong mix-belt to C and effortless mix to E. "FUN HOME"

High-school English teacher, funeral home director, spends his spare time on the historic restoration of his home; complex man with a hot temper as a result of years of repression; can be caring and attentive to his children but is also quick to anger; must be a strong singer who can move seamlessly in vocal quality from speech to song; range B to G. "FUN HOME"

Alison’s mother; frustrated, exhausted by her tumultuous marriage; has spent her life trying to be a good mother and wife while turning a blind eye to the irreverent activities of her husband; must be a strong singer who can move seamlessly in vocal quality from speech to song; range A flat to strong mixed E. "FUN HOME"

Student at Oberlin; exudes a confident, sexual energy, with a dry sense of humor; unlike Alison, Joan is very comfortable in her skin and openly identifies as a lesbian; must be comfortable with harmony singing, alto lines. "FUN HOME"

Roy, a young man Bruce hires to do yard work; Pete, a mourner who visits the funeral home; Mark, a high school junior; Bobby Jeremy, the lead singer of a band in Alison’s imagination; singer with a strong clean 70s pop sound - to a B. "FUN HOME"

Warm and Gracious. Moved to Berkeley after college when her then-boyfriend now-husband started graduate school at UC Berkeley. Raising her family and nurturing the school is her life’s work, and fully entwined. Once her youngest was in school, she started working part-time as a life-coach, after being encouraged to it by so many friends who she’d helped through difficult times. "EUREKA DAY"

Head of school. A calming presence. Has worked hard to become the man he is. From New England, moved to Berkeley in the mid-80s chasing the last gasp of hippiedom. Started in education as a music teacher, and on difficult days fantasizes about going back to it. Has lived with his partner in the same rented In-Law unit for 25 years. She makes pottery. They do silent meditation retreats at Esalen three times a year. No kids "EUREKA DAY"

A joiner. Her parents were in the Foreign Service. She grew up overseas and had gone to eight different schools by the time she graduated from high school. This made her skilled at landing in a new environment, figuring out the rules, and putting other people at ease. Her wife is from the Berkeley and always wanted to come back, so they moved nine months ago from the East Coast. "EUREKA DAY"

Berkeley native. Wry sense of humor. Went to UC Berkeley and has never lived anywhere else or wanted to. A landscape architect, which she’s good at but a little bored by. A year after the end of a tortured on again off-again eight-year relationship, became a single mother by choice, of Olivia. When her daughter was young, Meiko’s mother was effectively a co-parent, but less so now. Would like to have another child but feels like she’s too old to think about doing it alone, again. "EUREKA DAY"

Oblivious but well-meaning. From Southern California, went to Stanford and then straight into working at a tech start-up. Cashed out three years ago and has been in search of how to occupy his time and exercise his mind. An expert pickler, competitive rock climber, manager of family wealth. Went through an intense Ayn Rand phase in college, which now fills him with shame, but which he has also never fully shaken. "EUREKA DAY"

A parent. "EUREKA DAY"

The Old King, ruthless. Willing to do anything to hold on to his power and throne. Deeply values loyalty. Can be superstitious at times. Also performs as part of the chorus and as the Bone Healer. "OEDIPUS EL REY"

Jocasta's brother. Has a less than pleasant past, met Oedipus in the Youth Authority. Loyal to the "family business". Has a deep understanding of the town's traditions and demands respect. Projects an aura of authority that falls flat. Yearns for power, wants to be king. Also performs as part of the chorus and as the Owl Oracle and Sphinx "OEDIPUS EL REY"

Blind Servant. He is Laius' right-hand servant. He is in a constant search for faith and knowledge and follows his conscience. Takes Oedipus under his wing, treats him as his son. Will do anything for him, including get himself into the same prison to be with him. Also performs as part of the chorus. "OEDIPUS EL REY"

A healer, an owl oracle, a mystic, the Sphinx, and a member of the Coro, the Greek style chorus of the piece. "OEDIPUS EL REY"

A healer, an owl oracle, a Shaman, the Sphinx, and a member of the Coro, the Greek style chorus of the piece. "OEDIPUS EL REY"