Performers Needed for the 2026 Season
Auditions for the 2026 season. In need of actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. Rate: In the 2026 Season they will be able to engage 1 AEA contract per production. All roles, regardless of union status, are paid. Additional info: - If you would like to be considered for POTUS and/or Bad Medicine, please prepare two contrasting 60 second contemporary monologues. - If you would like to be considered for Cabaret, The 2026 Annual Melodrama, and/or Company, please prepare a 32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theater song and a 60 second contemporary monologue. It is advised that you pick a contrasting song/monologue combination to showcase your range. An accompanist will not be provided. Please have a karaoke track prepared with the time stamp marked. A Bluetooth speaker will be available with hook ups for most devices. -If you would like to be considered for the whole season or a combination of plays and musicals, please prepare a 32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theater song and a 60 second contemporary monologue. It is advised that you pick a contrasting song/monologue combination to showcase your range. An accompanist will not be provided. Please have a karaoke track prepared with the time stamp marked. A Bluetooth speaker will be available with hook ups for most devices. Please note that there will be an audition panel for the 2026 season auditions that may include industry professionals and directing candidates for the 2026 season. Post general auditions, actors who receive callbacks will be contacted to be seen again for specific shows between November 2025 and February 2026. Auditionees who are called back will be notified of final casting decisions. Please note that if you are note called back, directors will keep your information on file for ongoing consideration. Please that due to the scope and duration, general auditionees will not be notified of their casting status. For more info please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
44 roles
Chief of Staff. A political bulldog who has chosen every aspect of her life, appearance, and personality in service of her career. A sexless, humorless woman who lives and dies by the polls. Everything is a means to the end. This role requires combat. "POTUS"
Press Secretary. She is high-strung, cynical, sharp, can handle any pressroom and manage any scandal. A single working mom, she is Harriet’s more polished and tactful counterpart. This role requires combat. "POTUS"
Presidential secretary. An obedient and diminutive millennial, terrified of failure and perpetually on the edge of breakdown. Deeply brilliant, just suffers imposter syndrome. So much potential just waiting to be set free. This role requires combat. "POTUS"
President’s young lover. A luminous, curious, sex-positive girl with a multitude of skills and a bright future. Loves civic duty! Loves democracy! Determined to make the world better! This role requires singing, dance, and combat. "POTUS"
President’s sister. A dumpster fire. Strife and mayhem. A coked-up tornado with raw sexual charisma, fiery temper, and fantastic sense of humor. Jean’s kryptonite. This role requires combat and intimacy. "POTUS"
A journalist. Overburdened, under-slept, postpartum, newly-divorced, on the brink of irrelevancy. A dogged reporter with much to gain and everything to lose. This character uses a breast pump during the show; this role requires intimacy. "POTUS"
The First Lady. An impeccable combination of high fashion, corporate experience, and legal savvy. Regal, sophisticated, brimming with bitterness and pent-up rage. Goes for the jugular. "POTUS"
The host at the Kit Kat Club – a dynamic, queer, dark, and exuberant figure; they should be comfortable with being close to the audience; dark, comedic, sinister, vulgar…yet lovable; requires a strong presence that is playful and mysterious. Must act, sing (some in German), move well, and be comfortable with suggestive staging and choreography; this character is performed with a German accent. Tenor. "Cabaret"
A British cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club. Quirky and flighty. Struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life and has woeful luck in her relationships with men. Must act, sing, and dance well; this role requires intimacy and suggestive staging and choreography; this character is performed with a British accent. Mezzo. "Cabaret"
An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals.) Must act and sing well, comfortable with stage movement and some dancing; this role requires intimacy and combat. This character has an American accent. Baritenor. "Cabaret"
A landlady who rents rooms to Cliff, Sally, and several other characters in her large flat. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others; comfortable with dance (waltz). Must act and sing well; this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent. Alto. "Cabaret"
A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider; sweet, lovable, and adoring; heartbreakingly naïve about the political turmoil in Germany. Must act and sing well; comfortable with dance (waltz); this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent. Tenor. "Cabaret"
(MAY DOUBLE AS KIT KAT GIRL). A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house; larger than life personality, quick witted and sharp tongued; should be comfortable exhibiting a strong sexual and commanding nature; must act and move well and sing in German; this role requires intimacy and is performed with a German accent. Mezzo. "Cabaret"
A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz); and sing in German. Costume design for this character may require wearing a Nazi armband; this role also requires some combat and should be performed in a German accent. Baritone. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
KIT KAT PERFORMERS: performers who must act, sing, and dance well. These performers should be comfortable interacting with the audience and with potential sequences of intimacy, as well as general bawdy and suggestive staging/choreography; they will sing in English and German. These characters may double as roles such as Rudy the Sailor, Max, and the Customs Official. Some characters in this group may be asked to perform a sequence of combat. All voice parts. "Cabaret"
Indigenous/Native American/First Nations; the character is from Laguna Pueblo and Aislin’s husband. Professor of American History with beautiful, long hair. Pragmatic to a fault. This role requires intimacy. Mid 30’s. "Bad Medicine"
Primarily, Aislin and Cesar’s neighbor. Chatty, kooky, nosy, and very into “traditional” medicine. This actor will also portray Dragonfly*, as well as a nurse. This role requires combat. "Bad Medicine"
Primarily, Dawn’s husband. A graphic designer. Also kooky, also nosy. This actor will also portray Butterfly*. This role requires combat. "Bad Medicine"
Indigenous/Native American/First Nations; this role is an Osage woman. Primarily, a tour guide at the Proctor Museum of Natural History and Aislin’s friend. This actor will also portray Swallow* and Mrs. Raynes, Shannon’s mother, in a voice over. This role requires combat. "Bad Medicine"
Recently-appointed interim director of the Proctor Museum. This role requires combat. "Bad Medicine"
Seeking a diverse cast of 10 dynamic, comedic performers to perform Santa Fe spins on traditional melodrama archetypes, including the Hero, the Heroine, the Vamp, and the Villain; actor special skills such as singing, playing instruments, dance, combat, comedy and the like may be integrated into the script. There is a possibility for light/comedic intimacy and combat within this production. "The 104th Annual Melodrama"
The story’s protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. They are the only one in their circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness. Baritone or Mezzo. "Company"
Harry’s hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving. This role requires intimacy and combat. Alto. "Company"
Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. This role requires intimacy and combat. Baritone. "Company"
A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Lines may be swapped with those of Peter. Mezzo. "Company"
Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and exhusband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Lines may be swapped with those of Susan. Baritone. "Company"
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. Soprano. "Company"
Jenny’s husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. Tenor. "Company"
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, they finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, their soulmate. Alto or Baritenor. "Company"
Amy/Jamie’’s fiancé. Patient with their neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert/Bobbie to do the same. Tenor. "Company"
Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry. Alto. "Company"
Joanne’s husband. Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down. Tenor. "Company"
A partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City. This role has potential for intimacy. Mezzo/Tenor. "Company"
A former partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s, now considered a good friend. They plan to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. Mezzo/Tenor. "Company"
A partner of Robert’s/Bobbie’s. They are a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. This role requires intimacy. Mezzo/Tenor. "Company"