Casting Talent for Upcoming Season
Looking to cast male and female actors for upcoming theatre plays. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "EMMA" First Rehearsal: 09/30/2025 Opening: 10/25/2025 Closing: 11/09/2025 SYNOPSIS: Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic… and about to go mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, Emma desperately longs for projects—and prides herself on matchmaking, much to the chagrin of her friend Mr. Knightley. But where Emma’s considerable energies focus, screwball comedy follows! A fresh and funny new take on a treasured classic. NOTE: All actors should have an outstanding command of language – be able to speak the text at speed of thought – as well as know funny whilst playing it for keeps. Embrace the madcap and abandon stiff ideas of style. Exact role doubling is TBD. All characters speak with an RP accent. 2. "WAIT UNTIL DARK" First Rehearsal: 01/06/2026 Opening: 01/31/2026 Closing: 02/15/2026 SYNOPSIS: In a 1944 Greenwich Village apartment, a blind woman is threatened by criminals in search of a doll stuffed with smuggled heroin. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, IF she can manage to stall her tormentors until dark. This masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward a heart-stopping finale. 3. "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" First Rehearsal: 02/17/2026 Opening: 03/14/2026 Closing: 03/29/2026 SYNOPSIS: This beloved musical reimagines the Biblical story of Joseph, a magical tale packed with adventures, beguiling characters (like the Elvis-inspired Pharoah), and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant score, full of catchy songs from country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) to Caribbean (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Rate: LOA / $864 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT). Additional info: Please prepare a brief monologue of your choice. If you would like to audition for the musical, please also prepare a short song in the style of ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Audition material may not exceed 2-minutes total. Also, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together. To be considered, please apply.
19 roles
"EMMA" Almost unbelievably charming; a natural comedienne. Bouncily flirty; possesses more power of manipulation than even she understands; has a certain sunny, charming self-regard — it’s what allows her to get away with so much.
"EMMA" A deeply likable girl from the lower classes, who’s been given a basic education. A sweet, naturally affectionate human being, but not the brightest flame in the stove. A born enthusiast; the kind of person who leaps WAY before she looks. Has a strong tendency towards hero worship. A born follower. VERY impressionable. Has a desperate adoring friend-crush on Emma. Wants to be in love. Gets flustered easily. A bit naïve.
"EMMA" An upright fellow. Very clever. Can be competitive. Almost as charming as Emma. Has the best intentions. He’s also a bit of a rule-follower; maybe sometimes a bit of a stick in the mud.
"EMMA" You know that girl who always seems to do everything right? Jane is that girl. An overachiever. Very composed. Very beautiful. Very discreet. Very accomplished. Very smart. Every hair in place, and it seems effortless. Works as a governess, until she quits under mysterious circumstances. The only girl-child in a family full of schoolteachers, and thus — seemingly — a model of perfect behavior.
"EMMA" Frank (20s-30s) is an incredibly charming, mischievous flirt of a man — the kind of man who gets away with almost everything, because he’s so irresistible. Not a bad guy, really; just a bit too likable for his own good. Ladies love him. Funny. Gossipy. Clever. A little spoiled and manipulative. A bit unused to hearing “no,” and as a result, doesn’t really believe in “no.” Can be callous or unthinkingly cruel or self-indulgent. Wishes to reform, but can’t....always....help himself.
"EMMA" Mrs. Weston (40s) Emma’s former governess. A very smart woman with a good sense of humor; very perceptive and grounded. Not afraid to tell it like it is. Capable of really teaching deep lessons. Not without edge, when she chooses. Likable and opinionated. Gives great advice. Picture the coolest aunt imaginable. May double with Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Elton. Exact doubling is TBD.
"EMMA" Headmistress of a struggling school for girls. An incredibly good-natured, if motor-mouthed and daft, woman. Very very proud of her niece Jane Fairfax, whom she talks about obsessively. Once she starts talking, you can’t get a word in edgewise. May double with Mrs. Elton. Exact doubling is TBD.
"EMMA" Mr. Woodhouse (60s+) is an over-anxious, melancholy hypochondriac, but people humor him, as he’s a nice man under it all. Obsessed with the healing powers of gruel. Tends to darkly predict fatal illnesses as a sign of concern. May double with Mr. Weston, (40s-50s) the kind of man who likes to make awkward “dad jokes.” Very very proud of his son, Frank Churchill. An unsubtle matchmaker. A good man, not a mean thought in his head. Maybe prone to blurting out the wrong thing.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" A charming yet deceptive conman who poses as an old friend of Sam’s.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" Mike’s partner in crime. He is a rough & aggressive ex-convict who is willing to resort to violence to achieve his goals.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" The true antagonist of the story, Roat is a cold and calculating criminal with a sinister agenda. He is the mastermind behind the scheme to trick Susy. He manipulates the other characters to achieve his nefarious goals.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" Blinded in a car accident a year ago, Susy is a strong willed and passionate young woman not willing to give in to despair over her loss of vision. She met and married Sam not long after her accident and is deeply devoted to him, though he can at times be rather rigid in his ways - something she may struggle with. Susy has a highly developed sense of personal intuition and she has developed a keen reliance on her sense of sound.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" Sam is an ex-marine and a practical man. He has taken to his photography, though he is not a particularly artistic soul. He is devoted to his new marriage and loves Susy, though struggles to know how to help her. He has a sensitive side though he does not always say or do the right thing. Though he is a smart person, he is at times, uncomfortable acting as a caring protector to his wife.
"WAIT UNTIL DARK" One or more policemen who become involved in the investigation of the criminal activities surrounding Susy & Sam’s apartment.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" Mezzo-Soprano-high best to E full range Mezzo) Our lead storyteller. A virtuosic performer with the inherent ability to make others feel like they belong.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" Tenor, Strong mover) The eleventh son of Jacob. A dreamer with a soft, genuine spirit. A bit of a misfit who ends up changing the world.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" Baritone, Strong dancer) Reuben - the eldest of Joseph’s eleven brothers. alpha male. Sings “One More Angel In Heaven”. Pharaoh - the leader of Egypt. A total rock star. Sings the Elvis-style song “Song of the King”.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" Baritone. Strong mover.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" (Tenor, Strong mover) Sings "Benjamin Calypso," a song with a distinct Caribbean style.
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