Equity Principal Actors for 2026 Season Shows

(male presenting) — A man of the people from a humble background. Intelligent and a natural leader. A man of reason and common sense but quite grumpy. He has a war wound injury which leaves him with a limp and he walks with a stick. "HEROES"

(male presenting) — A blustering aristocrat. He sees himself as privileged and a leader because of his status rather than his skills. Rather full of his own importance. He is agoraphobic. This role requires some physical exertion as he carries another actor on his back. "HEROES"

(male presenting) — A mild-mannered, gentle soul from a ‘middle class’ background. He has some shrapnel in his brain which causes him to “pass out” from time to time. At times he is understated and soft-spoken, that is until he takes command. "HEROES"

(male presenting) — A screenwriter and playwright hired to rewrite the screenplay for Gone With The Wind, only he hasn’t read the novel the film is based on and is pretty sure the project is doomed to failure. As a former newspaperman, he struggles with applying his ideals of social justice to the story. Can be cynical or sarcastic, often at odds with Victor Fleming. "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"

(male presenting) — A Hollywood director with a big personality, who Selznick has just pulled away from The Wizard of Oz to work on Gone With The Wind. Confident to a fault, known as a “man’s director.” A company man through and through; got his start getting his hands dirty as a mechanic and chauffeur. "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"

(male presenting) — Gone With The Wind’s driven movie producer and son-in-law of the studio boss, Louis B. Mayer. Through questionable motives, he cares about getting the minutia of the movie exactly right. He will do anything to make Gone With The Wind a hit. "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"

(female presenting) — The tireless, long-suffering and exceptionally efficient assistant of Mr. Selznick. She is constantly on-call and fulfills each request made during the men’s five-day confinement – but it does take its toll. "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"

(female presenting) — Hard-boiled Boston homicide detective. Sharp as a razor, keen wit. Always gets her man. Engaged to Frank. Strong comic timing and presence. "RED HERRING"

(male presenting) — A ‘G’ man, Frank works for the FBI hunting spies and saboteurs. He is driven by his work but wants more from life than work. In love with Maggie. Strong comic timing. Doubles as: Priest, Major Hartwell. "RED HERRING"

(female presenting) — A young, naive, romantic idealist. Dating James. She is the daughter of the notorious Senator McCarthy. Strong comic timing. Doubles as: Clerk. "RED HERRING"

(male presenting) — A young nuclear physicist working in New Mexico on nuclear weapons. He is a peacenik idealist who ends up spying for the Soviets. In love with Lynn. Strong comic timing. Doubles as: Woody, Harry, Bartender. "RED HERRING"

(female presenting) — Working-class Boston landlady. In love with Andrei; will do anything for him. Strong comic timing. Doubles as: Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Van Nostrand. "RED HERRING"

(male presenting) — Soviet spy working under deep cover as a fisherman in Boston. In love with Mrs. Kravitz. Strong comic timing. Doubles as: Petey, Dr. Kasden, Herbert, Corpse. "RED HERRING"

(female presenting) — A restless dreamer, anxious doodler, and professional wanderer in search of purpose. She is stuck in a job she does not love, wondering what should be next. She is smart, and maybe a little lost. "THE CALL LIST"

(male presenting) — Character actor, can be gruff or lovable. Plays: Mr. Gower, Joseph, and others. "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN DOOR COUNTY"

(male presenting) — Clean cut, charismatic, and good looking. Plays: George Bailey, and others. "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN DOOR COUNTY"

(male presenting, age mid-30s) — Character actor, good comic timing. Plays: Harry Bailey, Bert the Cop, and others. "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN DOOR COUNTY"

(female presenting) — Girl next door, all-American. Plays: Mary Bailey, and others. "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN DOOR COUNTY"

(female presenting) — Character actor, great comic timing. Plays: Violet, Matilda, and others. "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN DOOR COUNTY"