Casting Performers for Upcoming Season Shows

The unlikely hero of the play. A rumpled, often hungover everyman who initially seems apathetic but gradually becomes the last human resisting the wave of transformation. Requires strong emotional range from comedic bewilderment to passionate resolve. "Rhinoceros"

Bérenger’s well-groomed, disciplined friend. Confident, opinionated, and quick to lecture others. Undergoes a dramatic physical and vocal transformation on stage. "Rhinoceros"

Bérenger’s gentle, practical co-worker and love interest. Level-headed at first, but torn between loyalty to Bérenger and the pull of the crowd. "Rhinoceros"

Bursts into the office in Act II with news that her husband has transformed into a rhinoceros. A short but memorable scene requiring urgency, humor, and a big emotional shift. "Rhinoceros"

Calm, logical co-worker who tries to reason through the events. Ultimately joins the transformation, offering a measured counterpoint to Bérenger’s growing passion. "Rhinoceros"

Stubborn, skeptical office worker who dismisses the rhinoceros sightings as nonsense until reality catches up. A blustery personality with comedic potential. "Rhinoceros"

The officious head of the office. Focused on procedure and productivity even as chaos looms. Offers comic authority and an exaggerated sense of self-importance. "Rhinoceros"

Ensemble roles portraying the community’s reactions to the spreading transformations. "Rhinoceros"

The witty and resourceful heroine, she is banished by her uncle, the usurping Duke Frederick. Disguised as a young man named Ganymede, she flees to the Forest of Arden with her cousin and finds her true love, Orlando. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

The youngest son of the late Sir Rowland de Boys, he is denied an education and fair treatment by his tyrannical older brother. After winning a wrestling match and falling for Rosalind, he is forced to flee to the Forest of Arden. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

Rosalind’s devoted and inseparable cousin, and Duke Frederick’s daughter. Fiercely loyal, selfless and loving. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

The resentful eldest brother of Orlando and the heir to the family estate. His intense animosity toward his brother drives him to violence and lies, but he later experiences a dramatic change of heart. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

A young shepherd who is hopelessly, and perhaps excessively, in love with Phoebe. He patiently pursues her despite her constant rejections. As Charles, a formidable wrestler. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

The shrewd court jester who is fiercely loyal to Celia and Rosalind. He provides comedic commentary throughout their journey, offering a humorous and vulgar perspective on life, love, and the country folk. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

A simple goatherd who becomes the object of Touchstone’s cynical affections. Her down-to-earth and uncomplicated nature contrasts sharply with the jester’s worldly wit. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

(also speaks lines assigned to Jaques deBoys)/ (The tyrannical younger brother of Duke Senior, he usurps the dukedom and banishes his brother. Paranoid, insecure. As Corin: An old, honest shepherd who helps Rosalind and Celia find shelter in the forest. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

A loyal lord who follows Duke Senior into exile. Amiens is a gifted musician who provides song and cheer for the group in the forest.– possible singing role. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

A melancholy lord who attends the exiled Duke Senior in the Forest of Arden. He is a sharp, theatrical observer of human nature, best known for his “All the world’s a stage” speech. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

The rightful Duke, he is banished to the Forest of Arden by his younger brother, Duke Frederick. He maintains a positive and philosophical outlook on his simple life in exile, and is accompanied by a loyal group of followers. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

The elderly and faithful servant to Orlando, who once served his father. He offers his entire life savings to aid Orlando’s escape and follows him into exile. As Lebeau: A courtier to Duke Frederick, known for his formal and somewhat affected manner. "Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It"

As CM he is strict, believes in law and order, and authoritative and precise leader, emphasizes loyalty. As Dad, he still has a belief in the rules and honoring your loyalties and word, but he is also caring and guides with a gentler hand. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

As CF, she is impulsive, selfish, values freedom, unapologetically herself, very confident. A very cartoonish pirate, actor should be able to make big physical choices. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

approximately Jim’s age, OR any to play younger. Second in command of both ships, follows the rules. Pirate Sneep is a cocky smart-alec, believes in camaraderie, puts on a brave face but is actually a scaredy cat. Actor should be able to make distinct vocal and physical choices to distinguish between the 2 Sneeps, needs to be able to do a silly song and dance. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

Approximately the same age as Sneep. Lowest pirate command, confused and just along for the ride, very easily excited and curious, eager follower/doer, people pleaser, needs to be able to do a silly song and dance. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

Hungry, impulsive, care-free. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

Steady, the brains of the operation, keeps things on track, actor needs to be able to clearly articulate. "Pirates! A Boy At Sea"

An ambitious and Ivy League-educated real estate developer, Harmond is on the verge of becoming Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor. His mission to redevelop his childhood neighborhood, the Hill District, puts him in a moral conflict as he discovers the true cost of progress. "Radio Golf"

Harmond’s professional public relations representative and ambitious wife, Mame meticulously strategizes his political career and her own ambitions. Her pragmatic approach to success clashes with Harmond’s moral dilemma, ultimately forcing her to reevaluate her own identity. "Radio Golf"

A bank vice president and Harmond’s business partner, Roosevelt is a materialist focused on personal wealth and status. He prioritizes financial gain over communal solidarity and acts as a foil to Harmond’s growing sense of integrity. "Radio Golf"

A seemingly harmless, eccentric elder who lays claim to a house scheduled for demolition, he represents the importance of preserving historical memory and becomes a powerful, unshakeable moral force challenging the developers’ plans. "Radio Golf"

A self-employed contractor and old acquaintance of Harmond, Sterling is a fiercely independent and resilient former convict. He sides with Old Joe and serves as a moral compass, forcing Harmond to confront the history he is willing to erase. "Radio Golf"