Casting Equity Actors for 2025-26 Seasons

The play’s lighting and sound operator; he simply wants to get on with the show, curmudgeonly and doesn’t care for actors, easily distracted and does many things he shouldn’t, including engaging with the audience; when things go really sideways, he is forced to act in the play, and he hates acting. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

Vain with a huge ego; wants to be loved, has ambitions to go to Hollywood and will hurt anyone standing in her way; smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her (like the director), her stakes are very high. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

The stage manager, cannot bear to be on stage, but must step in to one of the roles; initially terrified by acting, she grows to love it and by the end is willing to kill for it; the biggest journey of any of the characters; starts small but grows and grows. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

A bit bland, but sees himself as a James Bond type; excited and having fun, but not naïve; cares about the play, but not to the same extent as the others; drives the show; very physical role. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

Wannabe Richard Burton, declamatory style, an actor with real vocal power; unaware of others around him, does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes; desperate to become president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

Has never been on stage before; knows his lines and does exactly what he’s told, no more, no less; has zero connection with any of the other actors, but when he gets a laugh he breaks the 4th wall and engages with the audience; childlike and naive; his mistakes are fundamental, doesn't think anything through, just looks for approval. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

The director of the show and this is the biggest day of his life; rigid, uptight, self-important; his pain is evident, and every time someone laughs the pain deepens; equal amounts of contempt for his fellow actors and the audience; high status clown. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

No interest in theatre; he just wants to make friends (of which he has none); slightly oblivious, but understands when he gets things wrong; laughter from the audience is a personal tragedy and failure for him. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

58 years old, Puerto Rican, a matriarch; she is Afro-Latina, a dark-skinned Boricua woman. "SANCOCHO"

33 years old, Puerto Rican, a lawyer (Caridad's sister); she is fair-skinned, a white Latina. "SANCOCHO"

(Male-identifying) A man of business. Incredibly wealthy, but frugal. Miserly even. Personal loss has made him hard. He will be cracked open by play’s end. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Male-identifying) SCROOGE’S clerk. A devoted husband and father. Long-suffering and compliant. He will stand up to his employer by play’s end. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Male-identifying) SCROOGE’S nephew and only living relative. A doting husband. Playful and generous. His persistence will be rewarded by play’s end. Doubles as FEZZIWIG and THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Male-identifying, physically disabled) A mystery, until he is not. An instigator. His true identity will be revealed by play’s end. Doubles as SOLICITOR 1, ELLIS and THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Female-identifying) SCROOGE’S sister. A compassionate advocate. Doubles as PAST and MARTHA. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Female-identifying, open to all physical types) SCROOGE’S great love. Clever and spirited. Doubles as LILY. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

(Male-identifying) Bookish and earnest. Doubles as HEADMASTER SHAW. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Female-identifying. Corie is a free-spirited, energetic young woman who is deeply in love with her husband, Paul. She is optimistic, adventurous, and often acts on impulse. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK"

Male-identifying. Paul is a more reserved and practical individual, contrasting Corie’s spontaneity. He is a lawyer who takes his job seriously and often finds himself caught between his wife’s desires for excitement and his own need for stability. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK"

Male-identifying. Victor is Corie and Paul’s eccentric neighbor, who lives in the attic of their apartment building. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK"

Female-identifying. Ethel is Corie’s mother and a widow. Slightly more conservative and traditional compared to Corie’s carefree nature. However, Ethel’s love for her daughter shines through. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK"

The telephone repairman who ends up becoming entangled in Corie and Paul’s life. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK"

Whose name means “honor earns a crown or rain”, mina calls her ’de, an only child, a cousin, born 1991. "FURLOUGH’S PARADISE"

Whose name means love, an only child, a cousin, born 1991. "FURLOUGH’S PARADISE"

When we first meet Anya, she is a lost soul, but one with great strength, pride, determination, and dignity. As the story progresses, she begins to discover her sense of self and the possibility that she may be the missing daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. "ANASTASIA"

The prince of St. Petersburg’s black market, Dmitry is an opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past. He creates the scheme to find an Anastasia impersonator in order to gain the reward for her safe return. He’s tough, persuasive, and daring. "ANASTASIA"

Before the revolution, Vlad was a minor functionary at the imperial court. He’s Dmitry’s right-hand man, and because of his romantic relationship with Countess Lily, he arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. "ANASTASIA"

Gleb is a patriot of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hard-won gains of the new order. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. "ANASTASIA"

The confidante and lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She’s compassionate, respectful, and good at her job, but also delightful and worldly when she’s not with the Dowager. "ANASTASIA"

She is the formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia. Anastasia is her favorite grandchild, and she loves her with all her heart. She never gives up the belief that her granddaughter might be alive but finally, after years of enduring impersonators, she becomes bitter and hardened. "ANASTASIA"

The Ensemble plays a vast array of featured characters. "ANASTASIA"

Traditional divorcee from Texas. (Vocal range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong mix to D) "COME FROM AWAY"

Mother of NY firefighter. (Vocal range: A3-D5. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt and mix to E) "COME FROM AWAY"

Eager new local TV reporter, 20. (Vocal range: B3-E5. Mezzo soprano with strong pop belt and mix to D) "COME FROM AWAY"

Head of the Gander Legion. (Vocal range: B3-D5. Mezzo soprano with strong belt to B) "COME FROM AWAY"

No-nonsense mother of 3, head of the Gander SPCA. (Vocal range: G3-B4. Strong belt to B) "COME FROM AWAY"

First female AA pilot. (Vocal range: A3-F5. Easy mixed or belted C#) "COME FROM AWAY"

Quirky Gander police constable. (Vocal range: G2-A4. Contemporary tenor with high A falsetto) "COME FROM AWAY"

Head of environmental energy company in LA, on vacation with boyfriend who is also secretary. (Vocal range: A2-F#4. High tenor with easy A) "COME FROM AWAY"

KEVIN T's boyfriend and secretary, sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as ALI, a Muslim, Iranian passenger. (Vocal range: B2-G4. Contemporary baritenor) "COME FROM AWAY"

Hardened New Yorker, suspicious and prone to conspiracy theories. Doubles as MUHUMUZA, an African passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver. (Vocal range: G2-F4. Contemporary baritone) "COME FROM AWAY"

Gregarious, well-liked mayor of Gander, loves his work, his people and his routine. (Vocal range: G2-F4. Gruff, natural sounding baritone) "COME FROM AWAY"

English oil engineer who is very focused on work. (Vocal range: B2-F#4. Warm, natural baritenor with easy E) "COME FROM AWAY"

MR. DARLING, the well-meaning but short-tempered head of the Darling household/ HOOK, the extravagant and tyrannical pirate captain pitted against PETER PAN. He is never more sinister than when he is most polite. Stage combat experience is a plus. "PETER AND WENDY"

MRS. DARLING, the sweet, loving mother to the Darling children/ TIGER LILY was born on the island and raised by wolves, the pride of their pack. "PETER AND WENDY"

NANA, a Newfoundland dog and nurse to the Darling children/ SMEE, the oddly genial Irish bosun, right hand to CAPTAIN HOOK. "PETER AND WENDY"

TINKER BELL, a spirited and magical fairy who expresses herself through dance and chimes. A very experienced dancer. Ballet training on pointe a plus/ ROBERT MULLENS, a ruffian long feared on the Spanish main. "PETER AND WENDY"

GENTLEMAN STARKEY, once a principal in a private school and still dainty in their ways of killing. PETER’S SHADOW, an experienced dancer. "PETER AND WENDY"

NOODLER is an eccentric and unpredictable pirate who is said to have lost their mind in the prison at Gao./ MOTHER MERMAID, the exquisite and breathtaking matriarch of the mermaids. "PETER AND WENDY"

BILL JUKES is said to be Blackbeard’s brother, but this was never proved./ The NEVER BIRD is a majestic creature who saves PETER’S life on the Lagoon. "PETER AND WENDY"

CECCO is the tallest and stronges"PETER AND WENDY"t of the pirates. Fearsome on the outside, this gentle giant is actually a big softy.

Vietnamese man, 70s. Immigrated to the United States long ago and speaks both Vietnamese and English, though the latter to a lesser extent. Retired computer programmer who now hosts a radio show in Vietnamese but is rapidly losing his hearing. Learning VSL. "THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT"

DAU's son. Vietnamese man, with a very Millennial sense of humor. Barely speaks any Vietnamese but is learning VSL to communicate with his father. "THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT"

Young Vietnamese woman living in Vietnam. Teaches VSL on Youtube. "THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT"

Retired nuclear physicist. 60-70s. Pays an unannounced visit to HAZEL and ROBIN with a big ask. Has not seen HAZEL in 38 years, however, it has been considerably less time since she last saw ROBIN. "THE CHILDREN"

Retired nuclear physicist, 60-70s, married to ROBIN. An astute, polished woman with painstakingly practiced manners that slip when provoked. "THE CHILDREN"

Toilet maid on the Aqua Royale and the narrator of this story. Friendless and prone to breaking the 4th wall. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

Has been a musical theatre performer on the Aqua Royale for 9 years but never a leading man. Mid 30s, FELIX’s gay, platonic best friend. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

A wealth (seeking) matron. Thrice married, thrice divorced, prone to day-drinking and prefers not to spend time with her children unless she absolutely has to. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

Startup bro, DONNA's son and a mama’s boy. Mid 30s, FREDERICK’s platonic, male best friend. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

Social media person that cannot live without her phone, DONNA's daughter. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

A poetess, mid 30s, FELIX's girlfriend and dramatically in love with him. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

Captain of the Aqua Royale with a phobia of icebergs. British (RP). "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

First Mate of the Aqua Royal, British (Cockney)/ GUZMAN is 120 years old but still kicking. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"

A whiskey-loving lesbian who is a sort of private eye. Suspicious of everyone and failing miserably at being inconspicuous. "WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET"