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Equity Actors for Playhouse's 2025-26 Season

Naples, FL, United States
ID: 282571Exp: 4/11/2025
$839/week
Description:

Equity principal actors for Playhouse 2025 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $839 weekly minimum (LORT D) + health/pension/travel/lodging - 2024 rates. Additional info: Some roles will be understudied. PREPARATION An accompanist will be provided. Please prepare one brief song and/or one brief monologue in the style of something within the season. Please bring a headshot/resume. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. IRVING BERLIN'S "WHITE CHRISTMAS" First Rehearsal: October 14, 2025 First Preview: November 11, 2025 Opening: November 14, 2025 Closing: December 21, 2025 AGATHA CHRISTIE'S "THE MOUSETRAP" First Rehearsal: December 16, 2025 First Preview: January 11, 2026 Opening: January 15, 2026 Closing: February 16, 2026 "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST" First Rehearsal: February 3, 2026 First Preview: March 1, 2026 Opening: March 5, 2026 Closing: April 4, 2026 NOTE: All roles require a British dialect. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL" First Rehearsal: March 31, 2026 First Preview: April 26, 2026 Opening: April 30, 2026 Closing: May 31, 2026 Possible Extension thru: June 14, 2026 "CIRCLE FORWARD" First Rehearsal: December 29, 2025 First Preview: January 27, 2026 Opening: January 29, 2026 Closing: March 1, 2026 If you are interested, please apply by Friday, April 11 at 1:00 PM ET.

64 roles

BOB WALLACEMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a crooning style - dances extremely well. Baritone. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

PHIL DAVISMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible flirt who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong jazz and tap-dancer – a song-and-dance comic performer; BariTenor. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

BETTY HAYNESFemale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The sensible, responsible half of the up-and-coming song-and-dance team, the Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. A rich chest mix sound with a soprano extension. Dances extremely well. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

JUDY HAYNESFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and a winning charmer. Strong jazz and tap dancer – a major song-and-dance performer with a chest mix. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

GENERAL HENRY WAVERLYMale56-65 y.o.All ethnicities

A retired US Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post-World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. A mostly non-singing role. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

MARTHA WATSONFemale46-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper and receptionist at the Inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Big-hearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General’s life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RALPH SHELDRAKEMale35-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. Baritone. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

EZEKIEL FOSTERMale45-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the Inn and takes life at a very slow pace. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

MIKEMale25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RITAFemale25-34 y.o.All ethnicities

RITA AND RHODA: Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the brightest of bulbs. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

RHODAFemale25-34 y.o.All ethnicities

RITA AND RHODA: Bob and Phil’s two-star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the brightest of bulbs. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

TESSIEFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. Can be double cast with the role of ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS. ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

JIMMYMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub. ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

CIGARETTE GIRLFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

SNORING MANMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

MRS. SNORING MANFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Can be double cast with the role of SEAMSTRESS. ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

TRAIN CONDUCTORMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

DANCE CAPTAINBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

SEAMSTRESSFemale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

ED SULLIVAN ANNOUNCERMale18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

REGENCY ROOM ANNOUNCER (OFFSTAGE VOICE)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

SHELDRAKE’S SECRETARY (OFFSTAGE VOICE)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

SOLDIERSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

TRAIN PASSENGERSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

INN GUESTSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

CLUBGOERSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

CHORUS KIDSBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

PATRONS OF THE REGENCY ROOMBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. Dancers who sing very well, extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the ensemble roles. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

MOLLIE RALSTONFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The co-owner and brand new proprietress of Monskwell Manor with her husband, Giles. She has an ‘ingenuous air.’ Though she lacks experience, she makes up for it in her work ethic, her cunning, and her good sense. She carries deep guilt from her past and hasn’t forgiven herself. "THE MOUSETRAP"

GILES RALSTONMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The co-owner and brand new proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Confident, sometimes arrogant, and eager to prove himself. Loving, but insecure in his young marriage, and his jealousy becomes increasingly dangerous. "THE MOUSETRAP"

CHRISTOPHER WRENMale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

A flighty, neurotic, and off-putting young man. His strange behavior may be covering up something from his past, or perhaps he is just deeply lonely. "THE MOUSETRAP"

MRS. BOYLEFemale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A former magistrate. Stern, unpleasant, and demanding without apology. Her actions belie her guilty conscious and desire for forgiveness. "THE MOUSETRAP"

MAJOR METCALFMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A typical military officer. Curious, observant, and helpful. His pleasant countenance makes him difficult to read. "THE MOUSETRAP"

MISS CASEWELLFemale30-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A contrarian who refuses to live the way others expect a young woman to and is disparaged for being too ‘manly.’ Her confidence is intimidating to others and she knows it. She’s aloof and carries darkness with her. "THE MOUSETRAP"

MR. PARAVICINIMale46-49 y.o.All ethnicities

An unexpected guest. It seems as though he may be trying to hide his true identity by pretending to be older than he is. His erratic behavior keeps everyone off balance and he enjoys toying with others. "THE MOUSETRAP"

DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROTTERMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid-20s. A cheerful, commonplace young man with a slight cockney accent. He is competent and energetic, determined to solve the crime at hand. "THE MOUSETRAP"

JOHN WORTHING (JACK/ERNEST)Male30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Handsome and ‘earnest.’ A Justice of the Peace; a seemingly responsible and respectable young man who leads a double life; guardian of Cecily Cardew. Possesses strong comedy skills. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

ALGERNON MONCRIEFFMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A charming bachelor; best friend of Jack who he knows as Ernest and nephew of Lady Bracknell; brilliant, witty, selfish and amoral. Possesses strong comedy skills. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

REV. CANON CHASUBLEMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Rector of the Worthing estate; Doctor of Divinity; entertains secret romantic feelings for Miss Prism. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

LANE/MERRIMANMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

One actor will play both of these roles: Lane only appears in Act I; Merriman only appears in Act II and III. Lane is Algernon Moncrieff’s man-servant. Merriman is Butler to John Worthing. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

LADY BRACKNELLFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Algernon Moncrieff’s snobbish, mercenary, and domineering aunt and Gwendolen’s mother; primary goal is to see her daughter marry well; cunning, narrow-minded, and authoritative. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

GWENDOLEN FAIRFAXFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Lady Bracknell’s daughter and Algernon Moncrieff’s cousin; in love with Jack whom she knows as Ernest; sophisticated, intellectual, cosmopolitan and utterly pretentious. Possesses strong comedy skills. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

CECILY CARDEWFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

John Worthing’s ward; intrigued by the idea of wickedness. Sweet, hopeful, and magnetic. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

MISS PRISMFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Miss Cardew’s governess; despite her rigidity seems to have a softer side; entertains romantic feelings for Rev. Chasuble. "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"

CAROLE KINGFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from 16-29 throughout the show. An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good-natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. A powerful, distinctive voice. NOTE: Piano skills a plus. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

GERRY GOFFINMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Sings well. Baritone/tenor. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

CYNTHIA WEILFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

BARRY MANNMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Ages from late teens to late 20s throughout the show. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good-natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Comedic with a great voice. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

DON KIRSCHNERMale35-49 y.o.All ethnicities

An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

GENIEFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #1Male20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #2Male20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

MALE ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)Male20-39 y.o.African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.African-American

A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale18-30 y.o.African-American

Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. Has charm, charisma, and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLEFemale20-39 y.o.African-American

Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non-speaking role. Strong movement. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5/BETTYFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Carole’s childhood friend. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

FEMALE ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALDFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A singer. Mezzo. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

MIAFemale46-49 y.o.All ethnicities

An author and public speaker. Her persona as a public speaker is calm, self-assured, and put together, but it definitely masks her far more frenetic real-life demeanor. She is burdened by a dark secret from her past and has refused to confront the truth of her relationship with her late husband. "CIRCLE FORWARD"

LEXIFemale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

School nurse and Ethan’s mom. A loving young mom doing her best. She has been dealing with Ethan’s unusual temperament for his entire life and is currently trapped in an abusive relationship. "CIRCLE FORWARD"

ETHANMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

To play 15. Lexi’s son who believes he is the reincarnation of Mia’s late husband. Ethan is a timid young boy who is occasionally possessed by the spirit of Robby, Mia’s charismatic and brash late husband. "CIRCLE FORWARD"

CALISTAFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

To play 17. Mia’s daughter. One of those people who was born perfectly at ease with her space in the world and her value in it. "CIRCLE FORWARD"