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Casting Performers for Upcoming Season Show

San Francisco, CA, United States
ID: 283164Exp: 4/20/2025
$863/week
Description:

The company is holding auditions for upcoming season show, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 'Noises Off' First Rehearsal: August 26, 2025 Opening: October 1, 2025 Closing: November 8, 2025 'Into the Woods' First Rehearsal: October 21, 2025 Opening: November 26, 2025 Closing: January 17, 2026 'M. Butterfly' First Rehearsal: January 6, 2026 Opening: February 11, 2026 Closing: March 14, 2026 'Flex' First Rehearsal: February 24, 2026 Opening: April 1, 2026 Closing: May 2, 2026 'Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really' First Rehearsal: April 14, 2026 Opening: May 20, 2026 Closing: June 27, 2026 'Hairspray' First Rehearsal: June 9, 2026 Opening: July 17, 2026 Closing: September 12, 2026 Rate: Bay Area Theatre $863 weekly minimum (Tier 5) Additional info: Please prepare material that showcases your abilities as an actor or singer/actor. You are welcome to perform 2 monologues or 1 song and 1 monologue. An accompanist will be available. Please bring sheet music clearly marked, in the correct key, and no more than 32-bars. San Francisco Playhouse rehearses 6-days per week, typically Tuesday-Sunday. Rehearsal times varies, but are often in the 2:00-10:00 PM range on weekdays and 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM on weekends. Perform 8 shows per week. Our typical performance schedule is: Tuesday: evening Wednesday: matinee & evening Thursday: evening Friday: evening Saturday: matinee & evening Sunday: matinee.

56 roles

Lloyd DallasMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The director of a play-within-the-play, Nothing On. Temperamental, exacting and sarcastic. Involved with both Brooke and Poppy. 'Noises Off'

Dotty OtleyMale45-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A middle-aged television star who is not only the top-billed star but also one of the play's principal investors. Dating the much younger Garry. Garry 'Noises Off'

LejeuneMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The play's leading man, a solid actor who is completely incapable of finishing a sentence unless it is dialogue. Constantly stutters and ends sentences with "you know..." Dating Dotty and prone to jealousy. 'Noises Off'

Brooke AshtonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A young, inexperienced actress from London. She pays no attention to others, either in performance or backstage, and persists in her role as scripted regardless of any interruption or mayhem. She is always losing her contact lenses without which she is blind. Part of the Lloyd–Poppy–Brooke love triangle 'Noises Off'

Frederick (Freddie) FellowesMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Has a serious fear of violence and blood, both of which give him nosebleeds. Well-meaning, but lacks confidence and is rather dim-witted. 'Noises Off'

Belinda BlairMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress and the company's de facto peacemaker. Something of a gossip, and a bit two-faced. Has a rather protective attitude towards Freddie. 'Noises Off'

Selsdon MowbrayMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An elderly, half-deaf "pro" with a long, storied career and a drinking problem. If he is not in sight while rehearsing, the stage crew must find him before he finds anything alcoholic. 'Noises Off'

Poppy Norton-TaylorFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Assistant Stage Manager and understudy to the female roles. Emotional, skittish and over-sensitive. Part of the Lloyd-Poppy-Brooke love triangle and, by act two, pregnant with Lloyd's baby. 'Noises Off'

Tim AllgoodMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The over-worked and easily flustered Stage Manager, who must understudy, fix the set and run Lloyd's errands on top of his usual duties. 'Noises Off'

NarratorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Cinderella: A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. 'Into the Woods'

JackMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and brighteyed. 'Into the Woods'

Jack's MotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. 'Into the Woods'

The BakerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles. 'Into the Woods'

The Baker's WifeFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors. 'Into the Woods'

Cinderella's StepmotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. 'Into the Woods'

Florinda and LucindaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. 'Into the Woods'

Little Red RidinghoodFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. 'Into the Woods'

The WitchFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. 'Into the Woods'

Cinderella's MotherFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. 'Into the Woods'

Mysterious ManMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. 'Into the Woods'

WolfMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. 'Into the Woods'

RapunzelFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. 'Into the Woods'

Cinderella's PrinceMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. 'Into the Woods'

Rapunzel's PrinceMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. 'Into the Woods'

GiantFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss. 'Into the Woods'

Rene GallimardMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

A French diplomat who is on assignment in Beijing. "'M. Butterfly'"

Song LilingBoth genders18-56 y.o.Asian

A Chinese actor who plays the role of the female in Chinese opera. He manipulates Gallimard's affections in order to act as a spy for the Communist Party in China. "'M. Butterfly'"

Chin/SuzukiFemale18-56 y.o.Asian

A member of the Red Guards, a paramilitary arm of the Communist Party in China, who Song communicates with to pass on information. "'M. Butterfly'"

HelgaFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Gallimard's wife, a sensible and unimaginative woman. "'M. Butterfly'"

ReneeFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

A young, sexually liberated Danish woman with whom Gallimard has an affair. "'M. Butterfly'"

ToulonMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

The French ambassador to China and Gallimard's superior at the embassy. "'M. Butterfly'"

Opera DancersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Dancers appear onstage to perform a scene from a Chinese opera, to enact Song’s punishment and reeducation, and, later, to help Gallimard commit suicide. "'M. Butterfly'"

Coach Francine PaceFemale46-50 y.o.African-American

A former player with a strict code Cares deeply about her players. 'Flex'

Doctor Van HelsingMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

American, female vampire hunter. She takes no crap from anybody. She is badass – and 19th century men do not, as a rule, appreciate it. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

Mina HarkerMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Very smart. Caring. Loyal. Wants to do the right thing. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

Lucy WestenraFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Bright, funny, vivacious, playful, and mischievous. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

MarillaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A vampire. More animal than human. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

DrusillaMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A vampire. More animal than human. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

MerchantMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A merchant looking to make a sale. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

RenfieldFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A madwoman. Worships Dracula. Believes that if she can earn his approval, she will be free. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

DraculaMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A physically imposing man. He is extremely confident. Strong. Funny. Charming. Sexy. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

Jonathan HarkerMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A nice man. A truly decent man. A lawyer; a man of letters; a slight man; a slightly fussy man. If being unkind, one could say he’s delicate. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

Doctor George SewardMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The head physician of a lunatic asylum. "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really'

Tracy TurnbladFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

(plus-sized, strong dancer). Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. 'Hairspray'

Edna TurnbladMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tracy's big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag. 'Hairspray'

Penny PingletonFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. 'Hairspray'

PrudyFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. 'Hairspray'

Amber Von TussleFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can't dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. 'Hairspray'

Velma Von TussleFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Amber's mother and the director of Corny Collin's show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. 'Hairspray'

Corny CollinsMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. 'Hairspray'

Link LarkinMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. 'Hairspray'

Wilbur Turnblad/PrincipalMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tracy's simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. 'Hairspray'

Seaweed J. StubbsMale18-56 y.o.African-American

(strong dancer): Tracy's classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. 'Hairspray'

Little InezFemale18-30 y.o.African-American

(strong dancer): Seaweed's little sister. 'Hairspray'

Motormouth MaybelleFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin's Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. 'Hairspray'

DynamitesFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

(strong vocalists): Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show. Ensemble: Strong dancers/singers to play various roles. 'Hairspray'