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Not For Sale - A New Musical

Escondido, CA, United States
ID: 290125Exp: 8/22/2025
Description:

Brand-new musical being workshopped (produced for the very first time!) by Community Players Theatre with confidence that theater-goers will be captivated by its heart-felt story and Balli’s uplifting and powerful music. A contemporary tale filled with love, humor, and hope, Not For Sale follows our characters through a span of ten years and across two hemispheres. We are looking to cast a diverse group of people, ages 10+, with all acting/singing/dancing ability levels. Please refer to the URL attached first.

22 roles

Julian DiazMale18-30 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Other Native American Pacific Islander

Lead - Character ages through the story from a 14 year-old boy, to a 19 year-old barista at Loveya Latte, to a 24 year-old paramedic. The 19 and 24-year-old Julians can be played by the same actor. Julian is resilient, passionate, caring, deep, funny. Ability to play the guitar a plus, but not requirement. Tenor.

Cassidy "Cash" SterlingFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead – Character ages from 17 to 23. Cassidy is talented and compassionate and pop-star cute but also has her own struggles. Ability to follow dance choreography. Alto.

Amaya DiazFemale18-25 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Other Native American Pacific Islander

Supporting – Julian’s little sister. Character ages from 10, to 15, to 20. This is the 15 and 20-year-old role, the 10 year old will be a different actress. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Soprano/Alto.

AnnaFemale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - A highly productive, middle aged to older woman who, with her husband, Victor, runs a branch of UNBOUND as ONE (AKA, “UNBOUND”) a safe house and rehabilitation program for exploited young people who have been rescued. Anna is wise, strong, insightful, and passionate about their cause. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Soprano/Alto.

VictorMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Anna’s productive but fairly “chill” and calm husband; helpful, kind, hard-working, problem solver, passionate about their cause. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Tenor/Baritone.

Carter BlazeMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - An ex-boy-band charming and fun-loving pop star in his early 20s, he is Cash’s on-tour opening act and, for publicity’s sake, her love interest. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Tenor.

HenryMale20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - A paramedic. Ages up 5 years during show. Spunky, fun, and loyal friend and mentor to Julian. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Tenor or Baritone.

ZaraFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Teenage friend of Cassidy, bossy but fun. Straightforward, but kind. Beautiful, rich, and talented. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Alto.

MorganFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Teenage friend of Cassidy, sassy, a bit snobby, but fun. Also rich and pretty, but more shallow than her friends. Need to be able to follow dance choreography. Alto.

Mike DiazMale30-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Other Native American Pacific Islander

Supporting - Julian's and Amaya’s father; a dedicated, tough, no-nonsense cop and family man. Able to sing.

Gloria DiazFemale30-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Other Native American Pacific Islander

Supporting - Julian and Amaya’s mother, smart and compassionate, a nurse. Able to sing.

SargeMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - An older, homeless Army veteran. A man of good character. Tenor or Baritone.

Eli SterlingMale35-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Cassidy’s father - a rich, influential, selfish, and power-hungry record label executive. Able to sing.

Les PowellMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Cash’s and Carter’s agent and publicity coordinator; upbeat, slightly pushy, focused.

TerryBoth genders20-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Cash and Carter’s common sense and strong, capable bodyguard, fit and imposing.

Mirren Ward-SterlingFemale35-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Cassidy’s wealthy, status-seeking and emotionally detached mother.

KateFemale20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Henry’s paramedic partner, later a hospital nurse, age jump of 5 years during show.

Susan GarawayFemale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Event coordinator for UNBOUND as ONE international fund- raiser concert, slightly uptight, very focused.

RescuersBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - A group of adults called to rescue those in harm's way, Victor’s and Anna’s mentors. Singing required, but open to vocal ranges: Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano. Able to follow dance choreography or move well.

Dance Students / Back-up DancersBoth genders18-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Students with Cassidy & Dancers in her show. Multiple Vocal Ranges available. Altos, Tenor, or Soprano. Must be able to follow dance choreography. Multiples of this role available.

Ensemble RolesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble includes roles ranging from children to adults in all vocal ranges and both dancing and non-dancing roles. A few ensemble characters have speaking lines, others are background singers and/or characters. Ages ranging from 6 - 80.

Youth RolesBoth genders18-18 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Other Native American Pacific Islander

Young Julian (12 - 17) - 14 year-old boy looks, able to move well; basic dance choreography might be requested. Tenor. Young Yaya (10 - 15) - Julian’s little sister, Young "Yaya" is “Shirley Temple Cute.”