Equity Actors Required for 2025-26 Season
Equity actors for roles in 2025-26 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: "GRUMPY OLD MEN" SYNOPSIS: Grumpy Old Men: The Musical – tells the story of Max and John, two feuding neighbors who have spent most of their lives at odds with each other. Older now, they know they are losing their vitality, facing retirement issues, and wondering whether they will ever experience another spark of romance or excitement. Their rivalry takes a comedic turn when Ariel, a stunning and charismatic new neighbor, moves in across the street. As romantic rivals, Max and John engage in a series of hilarious antics before discovering a heartwarming resolution to their long-standing differences. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY" SYNOPSIS: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story – celebrates the youthful energy, creativity, and legacy of a rock-n-roll icon who changed popular music and ushered in the rock-n-roll era. This musical follows Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame, his groundbreaking career and his final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. It highlights his pioneering spirit and determination to break from traditional country influences. The show features more than 20 of Buddy’s greatest hits. Rate: SPT $605 weekly minimum (SPT 6) $459 weekly minimum (SPT 4) Additional info: PREPARATION: Please prepare 32-bars of a song and have a contrasting selection ready if asked. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Be prepared to dance if asked. Accompanist provided. Sides will be provided at the audition and emailed in advance. Visually impaired performers may request an advance copy of the sides when making an audition appointment. Also, please bring your headshot and resume, stapled together front to back. 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. "GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL" 1st Rehearsal: December 29, 2025 Runs: January 8 – 11 and 15 - 18 at 7:30pm and January 10, 11, 17, 18, at 2:00pm, 2026 SPT 6 "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY" 1st Rehearsal: February 23, 2026 Runs: March 5 – 8 and 12 - 15 at 7:30pm and March 7, 8, 14, 15 at 2:00pm, 2026 SPT 6 *Please Note: many cast members will be required to play an instrument including drums, guitar, upright Bass, violin, banjo, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, etc. "OLIVER" 1st Rehearsal: May 25, 2026 Runs: June 4 – 7 and June 10 - 14 at 7:30pm and June 6, 7, 14 at 2:00pm, 2026 SPT 6 "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" 1st Rehearsal: December 15, 2025 Runs: December 19 & 20 at 7:30pm and December 20 & 21 at 2:00pm, 2025. SPT 4 When applying, please include preferred date and time range (Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E) AND Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E); Lunch 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM). Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.
37 roles
65-75, Baritone. A cranky retired TV repairman. He has a knack for insults and wicked practical jokes. Wonderful comedic skills and sings well. Walter Matthau played this role in the film. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Tenor. Max’s son. A mild-mannered Minnesota attorney. Lonely in love and looking for a life change. A strong singer. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Mezzo. John's daughter. A real estate agent whose marriage is falling apart. She's longing for a life change - and a warmer climate. A strong singer. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Mezzo. A nefarious tax collector. Unrelenting and by the books. Sings and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
To play 94, Baritone. John’s geriatric father. Has a “who gives a f@#&” attitude”, a brash naughty mouth with sex on the brain. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
60 – 69, Tenor. Owns the bait shop/apothecary. Kind, wise and easygoing. Loves to fish and tell stories. Sings well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Alto. Chuck’s niece. A newcomer to town. Wisecracking, obtuse and loyal. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Accident-prone postman. Affable. Strong singer and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
The town’s dubious minister. Strong singer and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
An avid birdwatcher. Married to Tim. Strong singer and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
A timid, brow-beaten polka champion. Strong singer and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Married to Stan. The domineering, self-righteous town gossip. Strong singer and dances well. "GRUMPY OLD MEN"
Dynamic and charismatic with excellent guitar skills and the desire to lead the company and thrill audiences as the world’s first rock & roller. Texas Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Cheeky, fun, has excellent drumming skills and sings back-up. Texas Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Serious and talented bass player and sings back-up. Texas Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Larger than life, irrepressible, warm and engaging, has an excellent singing voice. Key song is ‘Chantilly Lace’ "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
A whirlwind of energy, young and good looking. Has an excellent singing voice for his key song ‘La Bamba.’ Ability to play guitar an advantage but not prohibitive. Latin-American Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Classy, attractive and intelligent with subtle sense of humor, able to sing and move well. Ability to play either piano or violin an advantage but not prohibitive. Latin-American Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Local Texas DJ, Buddy’s first manager and family friend, old-school country & western DJ who doesn’t understand rock & roll. Warm, big-hearted enthusiasm for the boy he wants to make a star. Ability to play either trumpet, saxophone, trombone piano or guitar an advantage but not prohibitive. Texas Accent. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Keen businessman with an ear for the next big thing, and a brilliant sound engineer and pioneer. Perhaps a little too serious for the young at heart. Ability to play either trumpet, saxophone, trombone piano, violin or guitar an advantage but not prohibitive. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
Wife of Norman. Good 'ol down-home wife who makes the coffee and looks after Norman and the recording artists. Kind, enthusiastic and humorous. Also contributes on piano to many songs, excellent piano skills necessary. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
The regular stars of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Sharp, engaging with great comic timing. Has excellent soul/R&B voices as their key song is ‘Shout’. Ability to play either trumpet, saxophone, trombone piano or guitar an advantage but not prohibitive. "BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY"
A street kid, singer, Tenor. Cockney accent. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years, Fagin’s right hand “man”. "OLIVER"
Middle aged leader of a children’s band of thieves, singer, Baritone. British accent. Described as devious, a user, sly fox, con man, very personable. "OLIVER"
When she was younger worked for Fagin, now a “barmaid” at the Three Cripples Bar, singer (good belt). Has decent movement skills. Cockney accent. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes, pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life. "OLIVER"
Also worked for Fagin as a youth, now a feared master criminal, singer, baritone. Cockney accent. Good looking in a rough sort of way, sociopath, a killer who only looks out for himself. "OLIVER"
The Master of the Workhouse, singer (high tenor). British accent. A large, pompous and corrupt bureaucrat. "OLIVER"
The Mistress of the Workhouse, singer (soprano belt). British accent. Sharp tongued widow, also corrupt. "OLIVER"
Nancy’s friend may also have worked for Fagin, singer. Moves well. Cockney accent. She idolizes Nancy. "OLIVER"
The undertaker, singer (baritone). British accent. Kind of creepy, “buys” Oliver from Bumble to work in the funeral home as a coffin follower. "OLIVER"
The undertaker’s wife, singer (mezzo). British accent. More business savvy than her husband. "OLIVER"
Undertaker’s apprentice. British accent. May have also come from Workhouse. Feels threatened by dislikes and torments Oliver. "OLIVER"
Sowerberry’s daughter. British accent. Attracted to Noah, kind of flirty. "OLIVER"
Older gentleman, singer. British (not cockney) accent. Kind upper class gentleman, Oliver’s grandfather. "OLIVER"
A doctor. British accent. Upper class, friend of Mr. Brownlow. "OLIVER"
A housekeeper. British accent. Works for Mr. Brownlow. Warm personality. "OLIVER"
Sings and dances very well. "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
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