Casting Call for 2026 Season Shows

(Seeking strong baritone vocals;) a show-man and emcee of the nightclub; suave, debonnaire, very personable, and madly in love with his partner of 20+ years, Albin; adores his son and would move mountains to give him anything he wants; very attractive, moves well, energetic, and a kind and loving man. "La Cage aux Folles"

Baritone; the charismatic, overly dramatic, and dynamic personality in the long term relationship with Georges; his alter ego is Zsa Zsa, the star of the Folles and a force to be reckoned with when crossed, but his love of family and his ability to entertain makes him a most beloved friend, confidant, and "mother"; requires a performer with "star quality" who is mature and possesses a great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; a fine comic actor. "La Cage aux Folles"

Beautiful fiance of Jean Michel; a kind and sweet, seemingly perfect daughter-in-law; emotionally, she appears a bit confined by the conservatory morals of her father, yet she is her own person when not in his presence; must be able to dance. "La Cage aux Folles"

The "butler/maid" with a flair for the ridiculous; campy, over the top; aspires to be on the stage, full of zest; very protective of his extended family; requires a brilliant comic actor who sings and moves well. "La Cage aux Folles"

The owner of the town's seaside cafe; sturdy, strong, and very accepting; will cover one or both of the leads. "La Cage aux Folles"

The hostess of the top restaurant in the town; has the ability to make anyone feel like they are part of her family; very theatrical; loves people and especially enjoys bringing people out of their shell; can light up the room. "La Cage aux Folles"

Anne's father; a very conservative, right wing radical politician; very opinionated and bigoted; a skilled character actor; pompous and quirky with a great sense of comic timing. "La Cage aux Folles"

Anne's mother; the quiet wife; always in her husband's shadow; rarely asked to voice an opinion; sexually repressed and sex starved; conservative but appears in a leotard at end of show; character actress with a great sense of comedy who can move well. "La Cage aux Folles"

Baritenor; a handsome masculine, well-mannered, educated guy desperately in love with his finance; must appear innocent enough that his actions of offending his fathers does not seem calculated, but a misstep initiated by his fear of losing Anne; must move well. "La Cage aux Folles"

Ensemble, part flexible). Male stage manager in Georges' club; strong actor/dancer "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

The Cagelles: Drag performers in the La Cage Aux Follies stage act. Strong voices, comedians, strong dancing skills. Unique and specialty tricks are very welcome. "La Cage aux Folles"

One rod puppet. A fresh-faced kid just out of college. He is looking for his “purpose” in life and is pursuing a career, love and life satisfaction. He is a little naive to the realities of life, as most people are at that age. Bb2 - G4. Tenor. "Avenue Q"

(Mid 20’s). One rod puppet. A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton. She is kind, considerate but can have a feisty side. F#3 - F5. Soprano (Mezo). "Avenue Q"

Live hands puppet. A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod. They are best friends but have a fiery relationship and can often be found arguing. B2 - B4. Tenor. "Avenue Q"

Two rod puppet. A Republican investment banker with a secret…he is struggling with coming to terms with his homosexuality. He comes out over the course of the show. “Rod carries a huge amount of the heart of the show. The actor playing him can have a ball even with the responsibility with keeping him true.” A2 - G4. Tenor. "Avenue Q"

Live hands puppet. A reclusive creature obsessed by the Internet. Although he appears abrupt and rude, a sensitive side is revealed during the show. He has a growl to his voice which would need to be maintained. Bb2 - F#4. Baritone. "Avenue Q"

Two rod puppet. A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. She has starred in “Girls Gone Wild: Parts 2, 5, and 7”. During the show she seduces Princeton which causes a showdown with Kate. F3 - D5. Alto (Belt). "Avenue Q"

(1 x male, 1 x female). Two rod puppets. Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types who convince people to do bad things!! “Teh bears always work better when they’re cute cute cute and positive. Diabetes inducing sweet.” Male - Baritone. Female - Mezzo. "Avenue Q"

(Ancient). Live hands puppet. Kate’s boss. She is cranky and bossy. "Avenue Q"

A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Unemployed but dreams of becoming a famous ‘smutty’ comedian. “Calling a character “ordinary” is never helpful for any actor - but Brian does live in a relaxed, easy-come easy-go world”. B2 - F#4. Baritone. "Avenue Q"

A therapist who has moved here from Japan. Wears the trousers in her relationship with Brian. “She’s super smart. If you go for the easy stereotype the audience won’t find her funny after about eight minutes.” B3 - F#5. Soprano. "Avenue Q"

Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too! He’s the superintendent. He is a washed up Z-list celebrity who has had a public personal life. D2 - Bb4/D3 - Bb5* Tenor/Alto (Belto). *Main range alto, top Bb appears once as part of a riff. "Avenue Q"

There are also smaller characters which can be doubled up with the actors who are second-handling. "Avenue Q"

Female identifying. Age: 16. Range E5 - A3. Mezzo Soprano. Vocally must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power. A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates’ cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother’s strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful - and then vengeful - swan. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Range: E5 - C4. Soprano. Vocally must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening. A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere, true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Age 16-17. Range: E5 - A3. Belting/Rock. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength. A straight-A student who’s been popular her entire life. She’s remarkably level-headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to make things right. "Carrie"

Male identifying. Age: 16-17. Range: C5 - B2. Tenor. Vocally should have an effortless pop quality. Popular star athlete, valedictorian, and all around stand-out, he’s the boy that all the girls want to be with, and all the boys want to be. Yet he also has unexpected, quirky sensitivity and is just starting to mine his personal life and feelings - a budding poet. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Age: 16-17. Range: E5 - A3. Mezzo-Soprano. Vocally pop-rock, percussive and powerful. Rich, spoiled rotten, and wickedly funny. Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don’t apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger-management issues. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Range: B4 - A3. Alto. Vocally warm and strong, just like her. This girls’ P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective “fairy godmother” side. "Carrie"

Male identifying. Range: C5 - B2. Tenor/Baritone. Vocally like that of a wailing rocker. Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy’s a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. "Carrie"

Male identifying. Range: B4 - A3. Tenor-Baritone. Vocally in the style of belting rock and ability to sing gospel. This well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he’s stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolans of the classroom combat zone. Doubles as Reverend Bliss, who sings “Open Your Heart.” "Carrie"

Female identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: E5 - A3. Mezzo-Soprano. Vocally in the style of belong rock. Bitchy, gossipy and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris’ queen bee. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: E5 - A3. Mezzo-Soprano. Vocally in the style of belting rock. Sue’s brainy pal, she’s an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer. "Carrie"

Female identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: E5 - A3. Large Vocal Range. Vocally in the style of belting rock. Giggly and easily shocked, her immaturity and need to belong make her the perfect example of the herd mentality. "Carrie"

Male identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: C5 - B2. Tenor. Vocally in the style of belting rock. Tommy’s jock wingman since childhood. George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much...Overcompensating perhaps? "Carrie"

Male Identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: C5 - B2. Tenor. Vocally in the style of belting rock. A bit of a nerd, he’s happy to be included as one of Tommy’s posse. Where George symbolizes Tommy’s athletic side, Stokes symbolizes his academic side. "Carrie"

Male identifying. Age: 16-18. Range: C5 - B2. Tenor. Vocally in the style of belting rock. The wise-cracking class clown and officially yearbook photographer, he can’t believe any girl would ever give him the time of day. "Carrie"