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Male and Female Actors for Theatre 2025-26 Season

Kalamazoo, MI, United States
ID: 288261Exp: 8/6/2025
$435/week
online audition
Description:

Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2025-26 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: SPT $435 weekly minimum (SPT 3) Additional info: If you cannot attend these in-person auditions, video auditions will be accepted: see the attachment. PREPARATION: Please prepare either two short contrasting songs (approximately 1-minute in length each), two contrasting monologues (1-minute in length each) or one short song and one short monologue. Bring music that is legible and clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Rehearsals are usually Tues-Fri 4-9pm or 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm or 1-6pm with Mondays off. Four (4) performances per week (Thurs, Fri & Sat nights at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm). They also have occasional weeknight performances, Sat matinee and/or Sunday evening shows too. Housing and travel provided for out-of-town talent. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. "COME FROM AWAY" Rehearsals: 9/1/25 – 9/24/25 Performances: 9/25/25 - 10/12/25 Possible extension: 10/19/25 or 10/26/25 "A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS" Rehearsals: 10/27/25 – 11/29/25 Performances: – 11/20/25 to 12/7/25 Possible extension to: 12/14/25 "PRIMARY TRUST" Rehearsals: 1/5/26 – 1/21/26 Performances: 1/22/26 - 2/1/26 Possible extension to: 2/8/26 "MISERY" Rehearsals: 2/9/26 – 3/4/26 Performances: 3/5/26 to 3/15/26 Possible extension to: 3/22/26 "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR" Rehearsals: 3/23/26 – 4/15/26 Performances: 4/16/26 - 4/26/26 Possible extension to: 5/3/26 "INTO THE WOODS" Rehearsals: 5/4/26 – 5/27/26 Performances: 5/28 to 6/7/26 Possible extension to: 6/14/26 "DEAR EVAN HANSEN" Rehearsals: 6/15 – 7/8 Running: 7/9 to 7/26 Possible extension to: 8/2 or 8/9 If you are interested, please apply.

46 roles

BEVERLEY & OTHERSFemale50-59 y.o.African-American

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

BEULAH & OTHERSFemale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

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

HANNAH & OTHERSFemale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

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

JANICE & OTHERSFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

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

BONNIE & OTHERSFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

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

OZ & OTHERSMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

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

KEVIN T & OTHERSMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

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 J & OTHERSMale30-59 y.o.Middle Eastern

KEVIN T's boyfriend and secretary, sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as ALI, a Muslim, Iranian passenger. (Vocal range: strong contemporary bari-tenor up to high G) "COME FROM AWAY"

BOB & OTHERSMale20-49 y.o.African-American

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"

CLAUDE & OTHERSMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

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"

NICK & OTHERSMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

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

FELICE A BIG CITY WOMANFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The "straight girl" in the comedy routine. "A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS"

GEORGE A SMALL TOWN GUYMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The "straight guy" in the comedy routine. "A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS"

TRACK 1Female40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Doubles as MOM, BARB, OLD WOMAN - The "wacky funny girl" in the comedy routine. "A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS"

TRACK 2Male40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Doubles as MR. BANKS, JACK, DAD, DANNY. The "wacky funny guy" in the comedy routine. "A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS"

KennethBoth genders36-39 y.o.African-American

Male-identifying. Kenneth has lived in a small town his whole life. He is smart and sensitive, with an active imagination. Kenneth has a desire for a life bigger than the one he’s living, but a fear of the unknown has kept him sheltered. He spends his days working at the local bookstore, and his evenings at happy hour with his only friend, Bert. When Kenneth loses his job, he finds himself forced to confront his own loneliness and move past his comfort zone. "PRIMARY TRUST"

BertBoth genders36-49 y.o.African-American

Male-identifying. Bert is Kenneth’s best friend. Solid and steady, Bert has a practical way of looking at the world. But he’s also sensitive and highly attuned to people’s needs. Bert’s warmth and lack of judgment is a comfort to Kenneth. When Kenneth is pushed to try something new, it is Bert who encourages him along the way. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Corrina/Wally’s Waiter/Bank CustomersBoth genders30-49 y.o.African-American

Female-identifying. This multiple-role track includes a variety of waiters and bank customers requiring the ability to switch between different characters on a dime. The track also includes Corrina, at the local tiki bar, a smart and sensitive waitress who befriends Kenneth. She has a sense of humor and marches to the beat of her own drum. Corrina’s openness and willingness to try new things helps Kenneth as he tries to find his way. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Clay/Sam/Le Pousselet BartenderBoth genders50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Male-identifying. Sam is no-nonsense owner of the town’s only bookstore. Sam chain-smokes and isn’t warm and fuzzy to customers but has a tender side. Sam wants to do right by Kenneth. Clay is a former college football champion and is extra nostalgic about his glory days. A jock with a sensitive side, Clay’s existential curiosity makes him an unexpected ally to Kenneth. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Annie WilkesFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A mentally unstable former nurse who has kidnapped Paul. She claims to be his biggest fan and has nursed him back to health after his nearly fatal car crash. She is average height but bigger and she's very strong. Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. Manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade. "MISERY"

Paul SheldonMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Renowned writer is known for the Misery book series. He is probably in good shape or on the skinnier side. He is sarcastic and very smart but can also be arrogant and naive. He thinks he's outwitted Annie but underestimates her irrationality. "MISERY"

BusterMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Warm and friendly. "MISERY"

OSCAR LEVANTMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Just over 50, he’s got the face of a movie gangster, the posture of a sad sack, and enough scabrous wit for the whole Algonquin Round Table. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

JUNE LEVANTFemale43-47 y.o.All ethnicities

Attractive and gracious under pressure, mid-40s. Seemingly put-upon, she actually has a core of steel. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

BOB SARNOFFMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Expensively dressed in a dark suit. The reigning president of NBC during television’s Golden Age. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

JACK PAARMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Bob Sarnoff’s contemporary, and America’s smoothest talker. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

MAX WEINBAUMMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack Paar’s new production assistant. A young man whose ingratiating enthusiasm is matched only by his comic ineptitude. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

GEORGE GERSHWINMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Charming and rakish. He’s got the tapered physique of an athlete, a winning grin, and the most celebrated career in American popular music. "GOOD NIGHT OSCAR"

Narrator/Mysterious ManMale50-79 y.o.All ethnicities

An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience; Vocal range: G2 - E4. "INTO THE WOODS"

WitchFemale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

She is the obsessive protector of Rapunzel: straightforward and aggressive; Outwardly self-serving, possessive, sarcastic, vain, charismatic. Inwardly: insecure and lonely. Hugely challenging role, strong singing required. Vocal range top: F3 – G5. "INTO THE WOODS"

Baker’s WifeFemale35-45 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; Romantic at heart, but materialistic. Vocal range top: F3 - G5. "INTO THE WOODS"

BakerMale35-45 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; Warm hearted, determined, yet insecure. Vocal range top: Ab2 - G4. "INTO THE WOODS"

Cinderella/GrannyFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Cinderella: Young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters; Earnest, warm-hearted, kind, trying to find her place in the world. A survivor. Excellent singing voice required. Granny: Bitter, vindictive, feisty. Strong humorous role. Vocal range top: G3 – G5. "INTO THE WOODS"

Little Red Riding Hood/RapunzelFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Little Red: A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naïve. Must mix/belt well. Rapunzel: A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely; she yearns to experience the world. Soprano. Overall vocal range: Bb3 - A5. "INTO THE WOODS"

Cinderella’s Stepmother/Jack’s MotherFemale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Stepmother: mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Jack’s Mother: Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Vocal range: A3 - F#5. "INTO THE WOODS"

Cinderella’s Prince/Lucinda/WolfMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Lucinda: Cinderella's stepsister who is black of heart; she follows in her mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Vocal range: B2 – F4 (also C4 – Ab5 as Lucinda). "INTO THE WOODS"

Rapunzel’s Prince/Florinda/Milky WhiteMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Prince: Just as vain and gorgeous as his brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Florinda: Cinderella's stepsister who is black of heart; she follows in her mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Milky White: Sickly white cow. Flexibility and physical movement a requirement. Vocal range: B2 – F4 (also C4 – Ab5 as Florinda). "INTO THE WOODS"

Jack/StewardMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack: The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man'; he is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed; Impulsive and eager to please. Steward: Surly, bureaucratic. Vocal range: B2 - G4. "INTO THE WOODS"

EVAN HANSENBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, to play 17) Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious, Evan prefers to hover in the background, a supporting player in his own life, too afraid to step forward into the spotlight and risk ridicule or, what might be worse, no one noticing him at all. Pop Tenor G2-B4. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

HEIDI HANSENBoth genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) Evan’s mother, she loves her son fiercely but isn’t always able to “help” him and fears they have begun to grow apart. She is prepared to do anything to support her son and repair the damage. Pop Alto F#3-Eb5. Has a healthy, clear and powerful mix/belt. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

ZOE MURPHYBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, to play 16) Sensitive and sophisticated, with a sharp sense of humor, Zoe could care less about the status games and popularity rites of high school. She feels a terrible ambivalence over her brother’s death. Pop Soprano with strong mix/belt: F3-E5. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

CONNOR MURPHYBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, to play 17) An angry, disaffected loner, Connor has been a troubled kid for as long as anyone can remember. He is approached with caution by his peers and is a mystery to his parents. Pop Bari/Tenor G2-G4. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

CYNTHIA MURPHYBoth genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying) Connor and Zoe’s mother. She appears to be the perfect mother, kind, nurturing, available, easy to talk to, but her children may feel otherwise. Pop Soprano with strong mix/belt: F#3-E5. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

LARRY MURPHYBoth genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying) Connor and Zoe’s father. Though often tense and taciturn, he shows a different face to the world, representing for Evan the dad he always wished for: strong, confident, and more than anything, reliable, someone to be counted on. Pop Bari/Tenor F#2-G4. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

JARED KLEINMANBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Identifying, to play 17) Droll and sarcastic, he covers his own insecurities with a well-practiced swagger and a know-it-all arrogance. Pop Tenor A2-B4. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"

ALANA BECKBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Identifying, to play 17) Earnest to a fault, prone to and thrives on melodrama all of which hides a deeper loneliness beneath an ever-present smile and an almost aggressive friendliness. Pop Soprano with strong mix/belt: F3-E5. "DEAR EVAN HANSEN"