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"Merrily We Roll Along" Musical Casting Actors

Utica, NY, United States
ID: 290642Exp: 8/12/2025
Description:

Open auditions for the Stephen Sondheim musical, "Merrily We Roll Along." Actors needed. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along tells the story of three friends—Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, and Mary Flynn—and their journey through friendship, ambition, and disillusionment in the entertainment industry. The show begins in 1976 and moves backward in time over 20 years, ending in 1957, when the trio first met as young, idealistic dreamers. As the story unfolds in reverse, we see: Frank, once a talented composer, became a wealthy but soulless movie producer; Charley, his writing partner, grows frustrated by Frank’s compromises; Mary, a novelist, drifts into bitterness and alcoholism after watching her friends fall apart. The musical ends where it emotionally begins—at the start of their friendship—full of hope, creativity, and promise, making the journey all the more poignant. Additional info: AUDITION EXPECTATIONS: The audition room will be closed, piano or prerecording will be available for the provided cuts. Sides will be provided at auditions. You can download audition cuts for some roles: see attachments. Callbacks from the audition night one may be called on audition night two. Choreography: minimal with focus of choreographed movement. Video auditions will be accepted: see the document attached. Rehearsals will be 4 nights a week Monday-Friday (some weekend calls may be required during the rehearsal process). PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursdays: October 16 & 23 at 7:30 pm Fridays: October 17 & 24 at 7:30 pm Saturdays: October 18 & 25 at 2 pm Sundays: October 19 & 26 at 2 pm If you are interested, please apply.

14 roles

Franklin ShepardMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(plays late 20s to 40s due to reverse chronology). Voice: Baritone/Tenor.

Charley KringasMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(plays late 20s to 40s). Voice: Tenor.

Mary FlynnFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(plays early 20s to 40s). Voice: Mezzo.

Beth Spencer ShepardFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice: Soprano.

Gussie CarnegieFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice: Mezzo/Alto (belter).

Joe JosephsonMale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice: Baritone.

MegFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble; sings in “Opening Doors”. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

DoryFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Chorus, light solos. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

KTFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Chorus, light solos. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

JeromeMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Chorus, light solos. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

RuMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble cameo. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

ScottyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble cameo. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

TerryMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble cameo. Ensemble: 6–12 people.

OthersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble cameo. Ensemble: 6–12 people.