Actors Required for 2026 Season

(Female-presenting); young wife of Giles Ralston and the proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Despite knowing very little about the bed-and-breakfast business, she eagerly jumps into both business management and the household tasks of cooking and cleaning. Mollie is not as naive as she initially seems, especially when dealing with the difficult guest Mrs. Boyle or handling the odd ball guest Christopher Wren. "THE MOUSETRAP"

(Male-presenting); Mollie's attentive and sometimes over-protective husband, managing Monkswell Manor alongside her. While Mollie attends to more of the household tasks, Giles works outside of their bed-and-breakfast establishment, chopping wood, chucking coal, and taking care of the hens. He is immediately suspicious of the young stragner Christopher Wren and argues against leaving Mollie alone with him. However, some of his actions arouse suspicion against him. "THE MOUSETRAP"

(Female-presenting) A charming, unique, and captivating woman, reluctantly working as a sex worker on Hollywood Boulevard, secretly dreams of a better life, akin to a modern-day Cinderella. A chance encounter with a billionaire, who is feeling lost, throws her into a whirlwind journey among the elite of Beverly Hills. Requires an outstanding lead performer with excellent comic timing and powerful pop/rock vocals, including a high belt up to F5. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting) An outstanding lead performer with strong comic timing and a powerful pop/rock voice, capable of reaching up to A4. A sharp, accomplished, and highly- educated business tycoon who specializes in taking over failing companies and liquidating their assets. Beneath his tough, work-focused exterior lies a sensitive and artistic side, with a deep appreciation for music and the arts. He hires Vivian seeking uncomplicated, temporary companionship. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Female-presenting) A superb pop/rock vocalist with a powerful high belt up to F#5 and excellent comedic skills. A seasoned sex worker and party girl who mentored Vivian, showing her how to navigate life on the streets. Though tough and witty, she soon realizes that Vivian has much to teach her about perseverance and not settling for less. Inspired by Vivian’s determination, she embarks on her own journey toward a better life. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting) An exceptional pop/rock singer with a tenor range, capable of switching effortlessly between styles. Must have strong comedic & acting chops, along with excellent dance ability. This character serves as Vivian’s magical "fairy godfather" on Hollywood Boulevard, starting out as a quick-witted seller of Maps to the Stars who encourages her to cling to her dreams. He later transforms into Mr. Thompson, the efficient manager of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting) A talented actor with strong singing ability, who exudes charm & attractiveness. This character is a driven & relentless lawyer, having collaborated with Edward Lewis on numerous successful hostile takeovers. Obsessed with wealth, he is willing to push the limits of legal & ethical boundaries to achieve his goals. When Edward's deepening relationship with Vivian starts to jeopardize his business interests, he transforms into a formidable and dangerous opponent. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting) Must convey a youthful appearance. Requires a strong technical dancer with excellent pop/rock singing skills. This ensemble role features a standout moment as the young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The character should exude wide- eyed innocence and have strong comedic timing. Ideally, the performer is on the shorter side in height. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting) A skilled actor with strong singing ability & solid movement/dance skills to appear in the ensemble. David is a self-made industrial tycoon who owns a major shipbuilding company. Facing the threat of losing vital Naval contracts, his business becomes a target for takeover by Edward Lewis & Philip Stuckey. Alfredo is an opera singer. Requires a magnificent high tenor operatic voice, with the ability to sing in a pop/rock style up to A4. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Female-presenting) To appear in the ensemble with a featured role as an opera singer portraying Violetta in a "La Traviata" sequence. Requires a stunning high soprano operatic voice with range up to Bb, along with the ability to perform in a pop/rock style. Strong movement skills are also essential for this role. "PRETTY WOMAN"

(Male-presenting); Tenor (G2-Ab4). Film: Gene Kelly. A suave Hollywood actor and dancer who started in Vaudeville and now must make the transition from silent to talking films. Cosmo’s best friend and Lina’s regular co-star, he falls in love with Kathy. Charismatic, romantic, and comedic triple threat. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Female-presenting); Mezzo (G3-F5). Film: Debbie Reynolds. An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina’s speaking and singing voice in the second film. Strong triple threat with “it” factor who can play strength and vulnerability simultaneously. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Male-presenting); Tenor (C3-Ab4). Film: Donald O’Connor. A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don’s best friend and former dance partner in Vaudeville. A strong comedic triple threat. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Female-presenting); Mezzo (C4-Eb5). Film: Jean Hagen. A seemingly ditzy silent film diva with a big personality and harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don’s regular co-star, and shows a ruthless, cunning streak to protect her status with the transition to talking films. Strong comedic character actor, who can sing off key intentionally. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Male-presenting); Film: Millard Mitchell. A successful, magnanimous, film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical. Commanding character actor who can move. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Male-presenting); Film: Douglas Fowley. A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don. Strong comedic actor who can move. "SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN"

(Female-presenting) A charming young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself. Must sing very well. "CINDERELLA"

(Male-presenting) Beloved Prince of the Kingdom. Though handsome and young, this prince is also lonely and unfulfilled. He is charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search for something more. Must sing very well. "CINDERELLA"

(Male-presenting) The Prince’s father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions. "CINDERELLA"

(Female-presenting) The Prince’s lovely mother. Always wants the best for her son, and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate "CINDERELLA"

(Female-presenting) Cinderella’s Stepmother. A beautiful, vain, and unapologetically dismissive woman, who is unkind and even sometimes cruel to Cinderella. Mainly concerned with her wealth, and her own offspring's happiness. "CINDERELLA"

(Female-presenting) One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. An obnoxious, self-centered, goofy young woman with a fatuous laugh and, unfortunately, little signs of intelligence. Character singing. "CINDERELLA"

(Female-presenting) One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright. Character singing. "CINDERELLA"

(Female-presenting) An extremely pragmatic, no-nonsense, original, and mysterious character, who helps fulfill Cinderella’s wish to go to the ball and change her destiny. Character singing. "CINDERELLA"

(Male-presenting) The head of the company. High status clown. Rigid, uptight, everything really matters. He is the director of the play & plays Inspector Carter, the esteemed local inspector. This is the biggest day of his life. Everything is riding on this. It is a nerve wracking and exciting night. His pain is evident and every time someone laughs the pain deepens. He has equal amounts of contempt for his fellow actors and the audience watching the play. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Male-presenting) A member of the company, plays Thomas Colleymoore, Charles’ old school friend. Wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his declamatory style. He is, however, not a parody of a bad actor. He is unaware of others around him. He does not feel badly when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There is a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society. Has real vocal power. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

A member of the company, plays Perkins, Charles’ butler. They have no real desire to be involved in the theatre, they just want to make friends (of which they have none). They believe if they do well in the show, they will be more successful socially. Laughter from the audience is agony for them. They may be slightly oblivious but understand when they get things wrong. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Female-presenting) A member of the company, plays Florence Colleymoore, Charles’ fiancée and Thomas’ sister. She is vain and possesses a huge ego. Has ambitions to go to Hollywood and will hurt anyone standing in the way of what she wants but is smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her. Very physical role. This role will appear in less than full costume with some sort of underwear revealed - this will not be prurient, but comic. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Male-presenting) A member of the company, plays Cecil Haversham, Charles’ brother and Arthur the Gardner, the gardener at Haversham Manor. He has never been on stage before. He learned his lines and does exactly what he’s told to do. He has zero connection with any of the other actors, but when he gets a laugh he breaks the 4th wall to engage with the audience. His mistakes are fundamental. He doesn’t think anything through, just looks for approval. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Male-presenting) A member of the company. He plays Charles Haversham, the deceased. A bit bland, but sees himself as a James Bond type. Excited and having fun, but not naïve. He technically has to drive the show. He cares about the play, but not to the same extent as the others. Very physical role. RP accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Female-presenting) The company stage manager. She has the biggest journey of any of the characters. When Sandra is indisposed Annie, who cannot bear to be on stage, must step in. Initially terrified by acting, she is willing to kill for it by the end of the play. Her initial terror turns to joy, then to fury. She starts small but grows and grows. Standard American accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

(Male-presenting) The company lighting and sound operator. He simply wants to get on with the show. Curmudgeonly and doesn’t care for actors. He is easily distracted and does many things he shouldn’t, including engaging with the audience. When things go really sideways, he is forced to act in the play. He hates acting. Standard American accent. "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG"

"RING OF FIRE"

"CATS"

(Male-presenting) Lyric Baritone; Bb2-A4; a performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut. "HOLIDAY INN"

(Female-identifying) Soprano G3-F5; a school teacher with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer. "HOLIDAY INN"

(Male-identifying) Lyric Baritone; Bb2-F4; Jim's best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies' man looking for his big break. Excellent tap dancer. "HOLIDAY INN"

(Female-identifying) Mezzo-Soprano with high belt; B3-E5; a determined performer and Jim's mismatched fiancée. Strong dancer and character actor with great comedic timing. "HOLIDAY INN"

(Female-identifying) Mezzo-Soprano, Alto belt; G#3-F5; the local fix-it woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive, great comedic timing. "HOLIDAY INN"