Equity Actors Needed for Production of "44"

Tenor/Baritone - Bb2-A4 - R&B/Gospel sound - Dancing ability, “OBAMA” is full of swagger, yet also restraint. Has a command of the room, but also a sense of vulnerability. No need for an impression. Just an essence.

Soprano/Mezzo Soprano - D3-G5 - R&B/Gospel sound - Dancing ability, “MICHELLE” is the picture of grace and class, with a South Side of Chicago edge. Brilliant, tough, regal yet relatable - Barack may be the most powerful man in the world, but at home, everyone knows Michelle runs the place.

Tenor - C3-E4 - R&B falsetto chops & dancing ability, Charming, handsome, clueless, loyal. “BIDEN” has a pure heart and a sputtering mind. A moonwalking, R&B crooning, electrifying buffoon, "Biden" serves as the Master of Ceremonies, telling the story of Obama from his own hazy recollection.

Soprano - C4-G5. "HILLARY" is smart, tough, and absolutely at her wit's end. Both beleaguered and hopeful, Hillary's pluckiness is matched only by her no-longer-gives-a-f**k-i-ness. Will Double as - Fox News Blonde Lady, Skeptic #2 (Karen), Soprano Believer, Angela Merkel, Satan

Soprano/Mezzo Soprano - A3-A5 - An excellent dancer and a big vocal range that can pull off a heavy metal style vocal. "PALIN" is charismatic and completely oblivious - a sexy Librarian who hates books - confident in her ignorance, with clueless charm and no adherence to punctuation. Not looking for a Palin impression, per se, but must understand the cadence and quirks of Sarah's unique speaking style. Will double as - Fox News Blonde Lady, Nancy Pelosi, Nun, Alto Believer.

Tenor/Baritone - Able to rap. Dancing/movement ability a big plus. Excellent comedic timing and big presence. “McCONNELL” is Obama's chief antagonist and the delightfully craven leader of W.H.A.M. (White.Hetero.Affluent.Men). Unlike real-life Mitch McConnell, who rarely speaks, our "Mitch McConnell" talks tons of shit. Mitch raps, he taunts, he preaches, and he slithers with glee. Will double as - Skeptic #1.

Baritone/Tenor - R&B/Gospel Sound - Comic timing necessary. Improv/riffing ability a plus. "HERMAN CAIN" is the lone Black Republican member of W.H.A.M (White.Hetero.Affluent.Men). Herman is a fish out of water, never to be accepted by his Republican brethren, who goes from a slow simmer to an overflowing boil, raging against the machine as he (re)discovers his Black roots. Will double as - Ulysses S. Grant, Bass Believer.

Tenor - G3-Ab4 - Has comedic versatility, Part Southern Gentleman part Southern Belle, "Lindsey" has an “Aw, shucks” veneer with a snippy high-school mean girl underneath. Will double as - Co-Exist Lady, Tenor Believer, My Pillow Guy.

Tenor/Baritone - Has rapping ability. "Ted" is a sniveling quick-rapping 80's movie villain. Ted desperately wants to be liked, but unfortunately for Ted, he is an objectively objectionable human being. In fact, Ted is despised by all sides of the aisle, single-handedly uniting this divided nation. Will double as - Skeptic #3.

Mezzo Soprano/Alto - F3-C5 - R&B/Gospel Sound. A powerhouse singer with commanding presence. “VOICE OF THE PEOPLE” is the first voice you hear in the entire show, the first voice you hear in Act 2, and the first voice you hear in the Finale. In the same way that Biden narrates the show through dialogue, Voice of the People anchors the show through song. “MICHELLE (U.S.)” is the picture of grace and class, with a South Side of Chicago edge. Brilliant, tough, regal yet relatable.

Tenor/Baritone - Bb2-A4 - R&B/Gospel Sound. Dancing ability, "BROTHER ABE LINCOLN" is President Abraham Lincoln brought back to life, with swagger and bravado, who also happens to be Black. "DARIUS" is Obama's assistant/bodyman. Darius' weakness is his total lack of professionalism, but his strength is that he's Michelle's cousin. "OBAMA" (U.S.) is full of swagger, yet also restraint. Will double as - Darius, Urkel, Applebee's Server, Carl the Bartender, General McRaven, Baritone Believer.

OFF-STAGE UNDERSTUDY TRACK. Soprano/Alto - Has dancing ability and a wide vocal range. Not looking for an impression of either figure, but for the essence of both. "PALIN" is charismatic and completely oblivious. "HILLARY" is smart, tough, and absolutely at her wit's end. Will double in the U.S. Palin track - Fox News Blonde Lady, Nancy Pelosi, Nun, Alto Believer. Will double in U.S. Hillary track - Fox News Blonde Lady, Skeptic #2 (Karen), Soprano Believer, Angela Merkel, Satan.

HERMAN CAIN/BROTHER ABE LINCOLN (OBAMA 2nd UNDERSTUDY) - OFF-STAGE UNDERSTUDY Tenor/Baritone - Bb2-A4 (Herman range is baritone/bass) - Has dancing ability, R&B vocal ability & excellent comedic timing. "BROTHER ABE LINCOLN” (U.S.) is President Abraham Lincoln brought back to life. Will double as in Herman Cain (U.S.) Track - Ulysses S. Grant, Bass Believer. Will double as in Brother Abe Lincoln Track - Darius, Urkel, Applebee's Server, Carl the Bartender, General McRaven, Baritone Believer.

OFF-STAGE UNDERSTUDY - Tenor - Has dancing ability, rapping ability, comedic timing. "BIDEN" U.S. - Charming. "McCONNELL" U.S. - Obama's antagonist. "LINDSEY GRAHAM" U.S. - Part Southern Gentleman part Southern Belle. "TED CRUZ" U.S. - "Ted" is a sniveling quick-rapping 80's movie villain. Will Double as in Lindsey Graham Track - Tenor Believer, My Pillow Guy, Co-Exist Lady. Will double as in Mitch McConnell Track - Skeptic #1. Will double as in Ted Cruz Track - Skeptic #3.

OFF-STAGE UNDERSTUDY TRACK “VOICE OF THE PEOPLE” (U.S.) is the first voice you hear in the entire show, the first voice you hear in Act 2, and the first voice you hear in the Finale. In the same way that Biden narrates the show in dialogue, Voice of the People anchors the show vocally. “MICHELLE (U.S.)” is the picture of grace and class, with a South Side of Chicago edge. Brilliant, tough, regal yet relatable.