Casting Performers for 2025 Season Show

Diana’s husband and father to Gabe and Natalie. Handsome. Genuine. Constant. Tired. Vocal Range: Ab2 - B4 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

Dashing. Gentle. Bright. Playful. Everything a mother wants their kid to be. Vocal Range: B2 - C5 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

Daughter to Diana and Dan. Trying to be perfect. It's not going well. Vocal Range: G3 - G5 "NEXT TO NORMAL"

Musician, romantic, stoner, slacker, philosopher king. Interested in Natalie. "NEXT TO NORMAL"

Curious, funny, brilliant, aware of her brilliance, stories, aware of her story. Never met her famous father. Tries to be a “good girl” but just cannot help her curiosity and love of all things impossible. A woman of our time stuck in hers. Prefers conversation about her obsessions with math and music, and switches so quickly and deeply into these topics that she is endearingly odd. When she is delighting about her obsessions she takes on the energy of a bird.

Ada’s mother, harsh, strict, jealous? Yes. But realistic. She is a socialite who takes a pragmatic approach to maintaining her status as well as the status of her daughter. She has had a hard life largely due to Ada’s father. Projects his sins on her.

Ada’s soulmate, friend, mentor. Lauded genius of London. Charismatic. A holder of famous salons, an inventor, a mathematical scholar, a dreamer who just cannot seem to make his dream into the metal they require to be real. Almost perfect for Ada. Almost.

A gentleman who becomes Ada’s husband. He’d rather that he was more rich and more lordly but he’ll manage with his lot. A proud man. A wanting man. A serious man. Is not madly in love with Ada but she’ll do just fine. When engaging with Ada he is finding his way between caring and possessiveness. While he may not be up for the challenge, he makes an effort to understand her passions.

Charles’ friend and colleague and Ada’s mentor. There are no women as successful and respected in science and math as her. Pragmatic, sharply friendly, someone who will tell you when you’re wrong. She is brilliant and takes no shit.

A charming man, darkly funny, unpredictable, emotional, brooding but self-aware. A poet. "ADA AND THE ENGINE"

A 59-year-old first-generation Korean-Canadian man, owner of Kim’s Convenience store. Speaks with a distinct Korean-Canadian accent that reflects his immigrant background. Traditional yet lovable patriarch who runs the family convenience store. Strong-willed with a sharp sense of humor, he can be stubborn but deeply cares for his family above all else. Excellent comedic timing and emotional range. Ability to authentically deliver lines with a Korean accent is a plus. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A 56-year-old first-generation Korean-Canadian woman, Appa’s wife. Speaks with a distinct Korean-Canadian accent that reflects her immigrant background. Warm-hearted and deeply religious, she serves as the emotional backbone of the family, often mediating conflicts between Appa and their children. Seamlessly balances humor with heartfelt sincerity, conveying wisdom through both comedic moments and emotional depth. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A 32-year-old second-generation Korean-Canadian man. Appa and Umma’s son. Estranged son struggling to forge his own path while carrying the weight of his family legacy. Charismatic, charming, and outwardly confident, but harbors deep-seated unresolved family tensions beneath the surface. Has exceptional emotional range who navigates both comedic moments and dramatic confrontations with authenticity. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A 30-year-old second-generation Korean-Canadian woman. Appa and Umma’s daughter. Smart, independent, and artistically driven individual who frequently clashes with her father over cultural expectations and personal aspirations. While fiercely pursuing her own path, she remains deeply connected to her family roots. Strong comedic delivery balanced with naturalistic style that can authentically portray both generational conflict and underlying affection. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A young man. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A successful African real estate agent and a friend of Appa. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

An African man with a strong Jamaican accent. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

African police officer and a childhood friend of Jung. "KIM'S CONVENIENCE"

A strength that can’t be measured lies deep within him. If only he could reach it. Holding on to a promise and a secret. Husband of Betty. "ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS"

Has lived her entire life running. Wants a better life for her family. Is having a hard time believing in beauty. Wife of John. "ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS"

Discharged from WWII suffering from PTSD and searching for his place in the world. Husband of Hattie Mae. "ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS"

A local known singer who still has the courage to dream. Larger than life who isn’t afraid to say what she feels. Wife of Cochise. "ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS"

He plays multiple ages. Thirty and twenty. The embodiment of enough is enough. Is willing to die for what he believes is right. Son of Betty and John. "ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS"

An actress who has just been canceled on social media. She escapes the haters by going on a girl's trip with her team. It's the trip that she ends up trying to escape from. "NIGHTSWEAT"

Britney’s security detail who is an ex-cop. Smart, direct, and one of the more logical thinkers in the bunch. "NIGHTSWEAT"

Britney’s anxious young assistant. She’s a writer and also the “PC” police when all of her attention isn’t focused on Steve. "NIGHTSWEAT"

Britney’s makeup artist who is more than happy to get away from her boorish husband and her monstrous triplets. "NIGHTSWEAT"

A mysterious landlady. Supposedly the hostess of McCurdy’s Haunted Airbnb but come to find out she’s just the Jewel Thief. "NIGHTSWEAT"

Mrs. Bates’ strange nephews. One of them is the Berkshire Strangler. "NIGHTSWEAT"