Actors Required for Upcoming Musical "Dogfight"
"Dogfight" stage play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: "Set in 1963 on the eve of deployment to Vietnam, Dogfight follows a group of young Marines whose cruel game takes an unexpected turn when one discovers compassion and connection in the most unlikely place. With a powerful pop-rock score by Pasek & Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman), this raw and heartfelt musical explores love, loyalty, and the power of empathy." Additional info: Prepare 16–32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Can’t attend in person? Video auditions will be accepted. (Video submissions require in-person callback attendance). Callbacks: Monday, Nov. 17 | 6–10 PM. Rehearsals begin the week of Nov. 24 (no rehearsals Nov. 26–29 for Thanksgiving). Performances: Feb. 13–15 & Feb. 20–22, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
A Marine private first class. He is well respected and a natural leader amongst his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A2
A diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is a naturally shy girl, naive of the world around her. Becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self-respect and confidence along the way. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
A Marine private first class and Birdlace's good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B2
A Marine private first class and Birdlace's closest friend. A poor Southern cad, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behavior and language. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Boland's date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
The owner of the local diner. She is unamused by the Marines' antics and protective of her daughter, Rose.
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