Equity Actors Required for 2026 Season Shows

The eldest and most beautiful Bennet daughter. Kind, idealistic, diffident. Always tries to do the right thing. Can be a bit shy. Very close with Lizzy. Doubles as MISS DE BOURGH – Lady Catherine’s sickly, overbred daughter; communicates mostly in oneword phrases. A nasty, overindulged little gremlin. Rather keen on marrying Mr. Darcy. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

Clever, spirited; can be sharp-tongued and cynical. Gets flustered, which makes her klutzy. Prides herself on good judgment. Bit of a goofball. Not particularly beautiful. NOT interested in “catching a man”. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

The matriarch of the Bennet family. The business of her life is to get her daughters married. High energy, high drama, high stakes constantly. Fancies herself a master strategist. Mostly a silly woman of variable temper; serious hypochondriac. Doubles as SERVANTS. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

One of the richest men in England. Too proper for his own good; awkward in most social contexts. Prides himself on self-control and good judgment. Not always great with words; says the wrong thing with some regularity. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

Loves the world and the world loves him. Wealthy. Inclined to exaggeration; impossibly good-natured, and thus easily led. A bouncy, impetuous golden retriever of a man. Doubles as MARY: Late teens-20s. The third Bennet girl, the runt of the litter; prone to sulking. She likes playing the piano (badly) and demonstrating her learnedness. She dislikes being forgotten or left out. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

An unfairly handsome and charming gentleman serving as a Lieutenant in the local regiment. Raised with Mr. Darcy, whom he resents; has fallen from grace a bit since his upbringing. Knows just what to say, and just how to say it. Very good with the ladies. Doubles as MISS BINGLEY: 20s-30s. A very rich young woman, sister to Bingley. Also, doubles as COLLINS: late 20s-40s. Rector to Lady Catherine, whom he worships like a God and is desperate to impress. "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE"

Tenor. Teenager from Chicago. Fun quick witted and energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer; athletic skills a plus. "FOOTLOOSE"

Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son. A strong singer – has solos. "FOOTLOOSE"

Mezzo-Pop. Shaw and Vi’s daughter. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, she’s rebelling against her father’s stance, but she’s more mischievous than negative; role requires strong, solid voice. A confident singer/dancer. "FOOTLOOSE"

Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife. Has a duet with Ethel – mature, vocal sound desired. "FOOTLOOSE"

Soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend: a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong voice, comedic timing and dance. Sings 3-part harmony with several solo lines. "FOOTLOOSE"

Tenor. A “country bumpkin” with a short temper but a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must. He “learns” to dance. "FOOTLOOSE"

Soprano. Ren’s mother: had a tough go, just trying to make it through the relocation from Chicago…would do anything for her son. Has a duet with Vi – mature vocal sound desired. "FOOTLOOSE"

Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend. Doesn’t like Ren. Sings fairly well; sings with Ariel with male back up. "FOOTLOOSE"

Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires a strong singer, comedic timing, and dance. Sings 3-part harmony with several solo lines. "FOOTLOOSE"

Mezzo. Ariel’s friend: comedic timing, and dance required. Sings 3-part harmony with several solo lines. "FOOTLOOSE"

Owner of the Burger Blast. mature, comedic role. Must be able to roller skate. "FOOTLOOSE"

Ren’s aunt, married to Wes. Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well. "FOOTLOOSE"

Ren’s uncle, married to Lulu, Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well. "FOOTLOOSE"

Gym teacher. Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well. "FOOTLOOSE"

Roger’s wife. Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well. "FOOTLOOSE"

Principal of Beaumont High School, enforcer of rules. Scene with Ren and Willard. Not required to sing. "FOOTLOOSE"

A musician and recovering drug addict living with HIV. Still grieving his late girlfriend and mourning members of his community, Roger searches for meaning and connection through his music. With a guitar in hand, Roger evokes the raw energy of a young Kurt Cobain or Lenny Kravitz. An excellent rock singer. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: F2 "RENT"

A filmmaker and video artist who often feels like an outsider looking in. Though he comes from privilege, Mark longs to understand his responsibility to his community and craves the closeness he once shared with his friends. He is deeply connected to Roger, his roommate and confidant. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: A2 "RENT"

An NYU professor of technology, grounded in anarchy and liberation. As a Black man living with HIV, he brings both resilience and warmth to his chosen family. Intelligent, compassionate, and deeply empathetic, Collins is the backbone of the group, inviting others to reflect on personal accountability. His new love with Angel further roots him in their community. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: F#2 "RENT"

Former roommate and now landlord of Mark and Roger. A person of color navigating privilege and belonging, Benny is torn between loyalty to his chosen family and the expectations of his wealthy in-laws. Often viewed as a sellout, he wrestles with identity, community, and the cost of assimilation while still longing for connection with his past. Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2 "RENT"

A public interest lawyer who fights fiercely for the underdog. Raised in a conservative, upper-class Black family, Joanne is out, proud, and determined to define her own liberation. Her relationship with Maureen draws her into the chosen family, where she learns the power of being fully celebrated. Smart, purposeful, and grounded. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: G3 "RENT"

A vibrant, gender-nonconforming street musician living with HIV. Angel is magnetic, stylish, and radiant —a fashion icon with an artistic spirit rooted in rhythm, movement, and storytelling. They inspire joy and connection, becoming both Collins’ partner and the heart of the chosen family. Artistically reminiscent of Prince, Grace Jones, or a young RuPaul. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C3 "RENT"

A dancer determined to live in the moment while navigating addiction and life with HIV. Bold, sensual, and fiercely alive, she radiates confidence yet wrestles with vulnerability and uncertainty about her identity. A young Latina woman torn between escape and her need for stability, her romance with Roger draws her into the chosen family, beginning a journey of self-discovery. Her artistry is rooted in movement and physicality. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: Eb3 "RENT"

A performance artist overflowing with passion, anarchist energy, and confidence. Formerly with Mark, now openly dating Joanne, Maureen electrifies the chosen family with her intoxicating presence. Radical, provocative, and unapologetic, she learns to balance her vivacious spirit with accountability and care for others. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal rangebottom: C4 "RENT"

A disorderly mess of a man, and a recently divorced sportswriter. "THE ODD COUPLE"

A finicky, fussy hypochondriac with his own marriage struggles who moves in with Oscar. "THE ODD COUPLE"

One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies; he is crusty and sarcastic. "THE ODD COUPLE"

One of the poker buddies; a NYPD policeman. "THE ODD COUPLE"

One of the poker buddies; Oscar’s accountant; he has a dry sense of humor. "THE ODD COUPLE"

One of the poker buddies; he is subdued and picked on by Speed. "THE ODD COUPLE"

English sisters who are Oscar’s upstairs neighbors. "THE ODD COUPLE"

An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring. "SISTER ACT"

The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings. "SISTER ACT"

A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and softspoken but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life. "SISTER ACT"

A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. "SISTER ACT"

A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music. "SISTER ACT"

One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. "SISTER ACT"

A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. "SISTER ACT"

The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero. "SISTER ACT"

Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. "SISTER ACT"

One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man. "SISTER ACT"

One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower constantly speaks in Spanish. "SISTER ACT"