Equity Actors Needed for "A Little Night Music" Show

Female presenting. An actor/singer. She is a grande dame of the theatre; a sharp, stylish actress who seems worldly, insomuch as she’s toured the country, and perhaps a few cities beyond. She’s spent her life in the spotlight and had whirlwind romances, but underneath all the glamour, she’s tired and craving something real for the first time and perhaps questioning some of the life choices she’s made. She’s a bold, sensual woman who is romantic at heart.

Male presenting. Fredrik’s a middle-aged lawyer who is in a bit of a mid life crisis. He likes to think he’s got everything under control—but actually he’s falling apart. He recently married a much younger woman, Anne, and perhaps beginning to question that choice although he is incredibly attracted to her, so much so that he will give anything to have her. A part of him longs for his old flame, Desirée. He doesn’t really know what he wants, he just knows he doesn’t have it.

Female presenting. Anne is Fredrik’s young and innocent wife who still sees love like something out of a fairy tale. She’s understandably unprepared for marriage, especially with someone so much older. She’s scared of intimacy with Frederik and ends up feeling more connected to his son. Anne is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants to become.

Male presenting. Henrik, Fredrik’s son, is a moody theology student with a serious case of guilt. He’s smart, repressed, and secretly in love with his stepmother, Anne. He spends most of his time beating himself up over what he feels, trying to be the perfect moral guy, but eventually, all that bottled-up passion starts to crack. Maybe his music helps keep his mind off of Anne, but he’s finding it increasingly difficult to be “good.”

Male presenting. Carl-Magnus is an egotistical army officer who believes he’s a gift to women. He is openly cheating on his wife Charlotte, with Desirée, and he’s not shy about picking fights when he feels threatened. He’s ridiculous in many ways but also dangerous, mostly because he’s insecure and needs to feel in control. His big ego is matched by his fragile pride. There are good qualities about him, but they may be very hard to find.

Female presenting. Charlotte is Carl-Magnus’s sharp-tongued wife who’s way too smart to be stuck in her situation—but here she is. She hides her hurt behind sarcasm and dry humor, and while she’s been burned by her husband’s affairs, she’s not someone you can write off. Why does she love Carl Magnus? She knows how to play the game and though, she too, can be dangerous, she is capable of surprising compassion—especially when she bonds with Anne.

Female presenting, late 70s - 80s. Desirée’s mother, Madame Armfeldt, is an aging ex-courtesan who once had kings wrapped around her finger. These days, she’s more frail, mostly sitting back and watching the younger generation fumble through their romantic dramas, offering biting commentary from the sidelines. She’s cynical, wise, and occasionally soft—especially when it comes to her granddaughter Fredrika. She witnesses how love makes fools out of everyone around her.

Female presenting. Petra is Anne’s bold, street-smart maid who says exactly what she thinks. She’s flirty, funny, and has no illusions about love or class. She knows how the world works and isn’t afraid to go after what she wants—whether that’s romance, fun, or financial security. She might be more confident than smart, but she, like Fredrika, is more broad minded and balanced than the adults around her.

Soprano. The Liebeslieder or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet). These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings. While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.

Mezzo-Soprano. The Liebeslieder or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet). These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings. While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.

Contralto/Mezzo. The Liebeslieder or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet). These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings. While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.

Tenor. The Liebeslieder or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet). These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings. While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.

Tenor/High Baritone. The Liebeslieder or “love song singers” (a.k.a. The Quintet). These folks drift in and out of the action like a Greek chorus. They are almost like understudies of the lead roles, who know the characters well and are waiting in the wings. While they don’t get tangled in the drama—they comment on it with beautiful harmonies instead. This group of singers control the world, moving the scenery to set up each scene change.