United States

The company is holding auditions for "The Girl On The Train" Show and looking for actors, please see the details below.

About the project:
SYNOPSIS:
Setting: A suburban town in England. 
Time: Present day 
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train widow every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. 

Rate:
NO PAY//NON-AEA (small travel stipend available).  

Additional info:
Rehearsals begin: 
August 13 -September 28. 
Monday-Thursday 7-10 pm, Sundays, 6-9 pm.  
No rehearsals: Sept. 3, 4. 
Brush up rehearsal:  Oct. 19.  
Performances: 
Sept. 29, 30 Oct 1*
Oct. 6, 7, 8*, 20, 21, 22*
*= 2 pm all other shows at 8 pm.  
No shows Oct 13, 14 & 15.  
Prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary dramatic monologue that is representative of the roles for which you are interested. 
All characters will use a British accent.
BRING TO THE AUDITION:
- Resume / Recent Head-shot. 
- Calendar and list of potential conflicts.

Please, apply to sign up for an audition slot.

Theater

Protagonist. Divorced, alcoholic and prone to black outs. Unemployed. Spends her days riding trains back and forth from London in hope of escaping her loneliness, boredom, misery. She uncovers truths about her past through years of gaslighting and abuse. She goes on a journey back to self-worth.

African-American

Latino / Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Other

Asian

Middle Eastern

Native American

Pacific Islander

Indian/South Asian

Female

Rachel Watson

Lying, conniving, antagonist. Disguises himself as a loving husband. His persona is built on a fragile web of secrets and lies. He’s sly, magnetic and deceptive.

Male

Tom Watson

Tom Watson’s former mistress and current wife. Image conscious. Absorbed by motherhood. 
She is overprotective of her baby daughter, Evie, to the point of suffocation in order to distract herself from the larger problems in life.

Anna Watson

The missing woman. Young, artistic, sensitive woman with a dark past and a restless, insatiable spirit. Relentless need for male attention and approval.  She’s married to Scott Hipwell.

Megan Hipwell

Hyper-masculine and volatile husband. Possessive of Megan.  IT professional who runs his own business. Tech savvy.

Scott Hipwell

Muslim refugee from Bosnia working as a therapist in Witney, a suburb of London. Quiet, soft-spoken man Sensitive, thoughtful and deeply invested in is patients’ well-being. 
Megan’s therapist.

Kamal Abdic

D.I. Gaskill

Both genders

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"The Girl On The Train" Show Looking for Performers

The company is holding auditions for the 2023-2024 season shows and looking for singers/actors, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
SHOW #1: DAMES AT SEA
SHOW #2: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)
SHOW #3: SYLVIA
SHOW #4: THE HELLO GIRLS
Show #5: Lend Me A Tenor
SHOW #6: THE PROM

Rate:
The company will not be accepting any Equity contract actors at this time.
Due to California state statute AB 5, all actors will be volunteers. However, per fiscal year, the company is allowed to provide its volunteer actors a reimbursement stipend of $150 for ensemble members, $250 for featured roles, and $500 for lead roles in a musical, toward food and transportation expenses. For non-musicals, all actors receive a $200 stipend.

Additional info:
Directors will accept video auditions.
Video submission should include the following:
1.  A short intro-Tell Them a little bit about yourself, the role(s) you are interested in, and introduce your monologue/song. 
2.  One short monologue that shows off your skills.  If you’re auditioning for a comedy, please choose accordingly!
3.  ** If you’d like to be considered for a musical, please sing 32 bars of a song that shows your vocal range and strengths, in addition to your monologue. Please sing with an accompanist or recording.
4.  Please include your headshot and resumé when you submit.
Please see the attachment for more details.

When applying, please include your headshot and resumé.

A big-hearted chorus girl. Female-identifying.
"DAMES AT SEA"

Joan

The Director. Male-identifying
"DAMES AT SEA"

Hennessey

A young, bright-eyed chorus girl from Utah. Female-identifying.
"DAMES AT SEA"

Ruby

A handsome sailor who happens to be a great songwriter. Male-identifying.
"DAMES AT SEA"

Dick

A sailor who used to date Joan. Male-identifying.
"DAMES AT SEA"

Lucky

The ship's Captain and Mona’s former lover back in Florida. Male-identifying.
"DAMES AT SEA"

The Captain

Tenor/High Baritone. Male-identifying.
"IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)"

George Bailey

Soprano. Female-identifying.
"IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)"

Mary Bailey

Baritone. Male-identifying.
"IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)"

Mr. Potter

Clarence

Uncle Billy

Alto. Female-identifying.
"IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)"

Ma Bailey

Ensemble.
"IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (A MUSICAL)"

Harry

Violet

Ruth

Mr. Gower

Martini Family

Bert

An exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. Played by a human.
" SYLVIA"

Sylvia

Friend of Greg's. Male-identifying.
" SYLVIA"

Friend of Sylvia’s. Female-identifying.
" SYLVIA"

Phyllis

Therapist. Male-identifying or Female-identifying. 
" SYLVIA"

Leslie

Instrumentation: Piano.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #1

Instrumentation: Guitar.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #2

Instrumentation: Percussion.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #3

Instrumentation: Cello.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #4

Instrumentation: Violin.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #5

Instrumentation: Clarinet.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #6

Instrumentation: Trumpet.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #7

Instrumentation: Accordion.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Musician #8

Articulate and poised, with a core of steely strength that makes itself apparent as she grows into her role as leader. Female-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Grace Banker

From New York City. Feisty, sardonic, tough-talking. A close friend of Grace's from AT&T. Female-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Suzanne Prevot

From Idaho. A typical small-town farm girl... sweet, over-enthusiastic, wholesomely kooky and prone to nervous panic. Female-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Helen Hill

Married to a Navy doctor who is also serving. Older, wiser, reliable -- The Den Mother. Extremely knowledgeable about military matters. Female-identifying
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Bertha Hunt

Fearless, flirty, headstrong and often insubordinate. Born in France, she has family fighting with the French army. Female-identifying
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Louise Lebreton

The Signal Corps officer who recruits and trains the women. A career army man, a stickler for rules and order, he is skeptical of the women's presence in the army. Male-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Lt. Joseph Riser

Head of the recruiting center for the Signal Corps. Male-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Lt. Ernest Wessen

An enlisted man who works closely with Lt. Riser. Male-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Pvt. Eugene Matterson

A Signal Corps operator at the Paris Telephone Exchange. Male-identifying.
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Pvt. Robert Dempsey

Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. Hard, relent- less, inflexible, with a deep sense of honor and American individualism and identity. Male-identifying. 
"THE HELLO GIRLS"

Gen. John Pershing

Assistant to Saunders. Male-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Max's girlfriend. Female-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Maggie

Maggie's father, General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Male-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Saunders

A world-famous tenor, known also to his fans as Il Stupendo. Male-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Tito Merelli

Tito's wife. Female-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Maria

A bellhop. Male-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Bellhop

A soprano. Female-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Diana

Chairman of the Opera Guild. Female-identifying.
"Lend Me A Tenor"

Julia

A 17-year-old lesbian who becomes an outcast when the PTA cancels the school prom rather than let her attend with her girlfriend. Lead. Must look like a senior. Female-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Emma Nolan

Emma’s closeted girlfriend and the daughter of the head of the PTA. Must look like a senior. Female-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Alyssa Greene

Narcissistic Broadway actor who takes Emma under his wing. Male-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Barry Glickman

Chicago showgirl who has never been allowed to play Roxie Hart despite being in the chorus for 20 years. Female-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Angie Dickenson

A Juilliard graduate – and, in the film, former sitcom star – who has fallen on hard times. Male-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Trent Oliver

The principal of James Madison High School. He's on Emma's side and vows to help fight her injustice. Male-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Tom Hawkins

Alyssa’s strict, overbearing mother and the head of the PTA. Female-identifying.
"THE PROM"

Mrs. Greene

Dee Dee's (and possibly Barry's) PR manager. Male-identifying. 
"THE PROM"

Sheldon Saperstein

Singers/Actors Needed for 2023-24 Season Shows

The company is holding auditions for "Arsenic & Old Lace" this Fall! and looking for actors, please see the details below 

About the project:
This classic drama is full of zany antics, murderous plots, and eccentric family members. Throw in two sweet old aunts who have a nasty habit of poisoning lonely old men, and murder turns into fantastic comedy

Additional info:
Callbacks will be Monday, June 12, at 7:00 PM at the same location.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script as well as sides. All roles are available.
Bring a headshot with your resume (if available) and a list of your conflicts for the rehearsal dates.  No conflicts are allowed for the week before tech through the run of the show (Sept 11-Sept 21). Please be aware that conflicts may affect casting.
Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs, Aug 7-Sept 14, 7:00-9:30 PM (no rehearsal Mon, Sept 4); Tech/Dress rehearsals: Sun, Sept 17, 12:00-8:00; Mon-Thurs, Sept 18-21, 6:00-10:30
Performances are Sept 22-Oct 1, Fri-Sat @ 7:30 PM (6:30 call), Sun @ 2:00 PM (1:00 call)

(plays 50-70)
Leading role. Older sister of Martha. Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer. A darling lady, and the very model of Victorian charm and grace who poisons elderly gentlemen with her sister as an act of charity. Appears to be the absolute embodiment of the values and polite society of a bygone age. More dominant, and a bit older than Martha. Happy, healthy, lucid, and spry. Some PHYSICAL work

Abby Brewster

(plays 50-70)
Leading role. Younger sister of Abby. Aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer. Very sweet, but more submissive than Abby, Martha still is a strong woman. Like Abby, she exhibits Victorian values and manners. Some PHYSICAL work.

Martha Brewster

(plays 30-40)
Leading role. Nephew of Abby and Martha. Brother to Teddy and Jonathan Brewster. Very likable, Mortimer is a drama critic who is in love with Elaine Harper. A good-hearted cynic who has his world turned upside down when he discovers his aunt’s misdeeds. A very PHYSICAL ROLE requiring a great deal of energy, timing, and physical comedy.

Mortimer Brewster

(plays 40-60)
Supporting lead role. Nephew of Abby and Martha. Brother to Teddy and Mortimer. A creepy psychopath who has numerous murders to his credit and no scruples whatsoever. A cunning killer who loves his business. Some PHYSICAL work.

Jonathan Brewster

(plays 40-60)
Supporting lead role. A German plastic surgeon (speaks with a German accent). Right hand to Jonathan, Dr. Einstein is subservient and submissive to Jonathan. Einstein should be viewed as a good person whose made bad choices. Lives in a pleasant haze of alcohol. Some PHYSICAL work.

Dr. Einstein

plays 35-55
Supporting lead role. Nephew of Abby and Martha. Brother to Mortimer and Jonathan. Very likable, he believes he is the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Somewhat PHYSICAL ROLE: Charges up and down stairs several times over the course of the play.

Teddy Brewster

plays 25-35
Supporting lead role. Daughter of Rev. Dr. Harper. Mortimer’s fiancée. Surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister’s daughter. Wily, sassy, and sharp.

Elaine Harper

plays 50-70
Smaller role. Father of Elaine. Minister at the church next door to the Brewster house. Has a sense of polish, refinement, and mild-mannered sensitivity towards others, though he is not in favor of Mortimer and Elaine’s relationship. May be double cast at Lieutenant Rooney.

The Reverend Dr. Harper

plays 30-60
Smaller role. Brooklyn neighborhood police officer. Thoroughly likable. Some PHYSICAL work.

Officer Brophy

plays 30-60
Smaller role. Brooklyn neighborhood police officer. Partner to Brophy. Friendly and likeable. Some PHYSICAL work.

Officer Klein

plays 30-60
Smaller role. Brooklyn neighborhood police officer. Quintessential example of an Irish-American police officer. A would-be playwright who is good-natured and full of life, but also persistent to the point of being annoying. Some PHYSICAL work.

Officer O’Hara

plays 55-80
Smaller role. Elderly gentleman who wishes to rent a room from the Brewster sisters and nearly falls victim to the sisters “charity.” A little gruff at first but warms up. May be double cast as Mr. Witherspoon.

Mr. Gibbs

plays 45-60
Smaller role. In charge at the local police precinct. Has very little patience for blunder and mistakes and runs a tight ship. Loud, decisive, and in charge. May be double cast as Rev. Harper.

Lieutenant Rooney

plays 50-60s
Smaller role. The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Very mild-mannered and kind. May be double cast as Mr. Gibbs.

Mr. Witherspoon

Seeking Cast for Fall Show "Arsenic & Old Lace"

The company is holding auditions for "The Play That Goes Wrong" Show and looking for talent, please see the details below.

About the project:
The Play That Goes Wrong begins before the curtain has even been raised, as the audience are present while the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society prepare to stage their new production – the 1920s murder mystery 'Murder at Haversham Manor'. However the set is not yet complete and there is no time to finish it off…..the show must go on!
With a murder (and a moving corpse) established from the beginning, the murder mystery gets into full flow. However, the props start to disappear, actors go missing and the set begins to collapse around, and often on, the cast. Mayhem ensues, the acting gets worse, and the set becomes increasingly dangerous, but the company struggle on regardless. The question is whether any of the cast and crew will remain standing, or conscious, by the final curtain?!

Additional info:
Rehearsals are usually Mon-Thurs evenings, and our performances are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

If you are interested, please apply.

Trevor is the play’s curmudgeonly lighting and sound operator. He simply wants to get on with the show. He doesn’t like actors. He is easily distracted and does many things he shouldn’t, including talking to the audience. When things go really sideways, he is forced to act in the play.

Trevor

Chris is the director of the play-within-a-play Murder at Haversham Manor and plays the esteemed Inspector Carter. This is the biggest day of his life. He is rigid and uptight. 
The experience of performing the show is both nerve-wracking and exciting. 
His pain is evident and every time someone laughs, the pain deepens.

Chris

Jonathan is a bit bland personality-wise but sees himself as a James Bond-type. Excited and having fun. He technically has to drive the show. He cares about the play, but it’s mostly just for fun for him. The role of Jonathan/Charles Haversham is a very physically demanding role.

Jonathan

Robert wants to be Richard Burton, as evidenced by his presentational style. But he’s not a parody of a bad actor, just unaware of others around him. He does not feel bad when things go wrong and never learns from his mistakes. There’s a power struggle between Robert and Chris to be president of the Cornley Poly Drama Society (a position that matters a great deal to Robert). Must have real vocal power.

Robert

Dennis has no real desire to be involved in the theatre; he just wants friends. He believes if he does well in the show, he’ll be more successful socially. Laughter from the audience is agony and a personal tragedy for him. He’s slightly oblivious, but understands when he gets things wrong.

Dennis

Max has never been onstage before. He learned his lines and does exactly what he’s told to do. 
He has zero connection with any of the actors, but when he gets a laugh he breaks the fourth wall and engages with the audience. Childlike and naïve. His mistakes are fundamental. He doesn’t think anything through.

Sandra is vain and has a huge ego. She wants to be loved. She has ambitions to go to Hollywood and will hurt anyone standing in the way of what she wants, but is smart enough to stay on the good side of someone who can help her (like the director). The stakes are high for her. 
Very physical role.

Sandra

Annie is the company’s stage manager. She has the biggest journey of any character. 
She’s initially terrified by acting, but is willing to kill for it by the end of the play. Her terror turns to joy, and then to fury. She starts small, but grows and grows.

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