Casting Performers for Upcoming Theatre Season
Description
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Looking for equity principal actors for 2024-25 theatre season. Please see the details below.
About the project:
1. “Rock Of Ages”
Rehearsals: April 16- May 3, 2024;
Performances: May 3-June 2, 2024.
2. “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape To Margaritaville”
Rehearsal: June 4-21, 2024;
Performances: June 21-July 21, 2024.
3. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”
Rehearsal: July 23-August 9, 2024;
Performances: August 9-September 8, 2024.
4. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical”
Rehearsal: November 12-29, 2024;
Performances: November 29-December 29, 2024.
5. “The Addams Family”
Rehearsal: February 25-March 14, 2025;
Performances: March 14-April 13, 2025.
Rate:
LOA / $571 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST).
Additional info:
Please prepare a song in the style or from the show that you wish to be considered for. You may also prepare two shorter selections of contrasting styles if you choose. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
To be considered, please apply.
61 Project roles
DREW
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room, hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams.
Application deadline closed.
SHERRIE
Female
18
-56
y.o.
White / Caucasian
"Rock Of Ages"
An in-shape, pretty, fresh faced innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
Application deadline closed.
LONNY
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
Application deadline closed.
DENNIS DUPREE
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
Classic stoner-type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room Club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals.
Application deadline closed.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self-important, confident, intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice.
Application deadline closed.
JUSTICE/MOTHER
Female
18
-56
y.o.
African-American
"Rock Of Ages"
Strong presence, an easy sensuality about her; once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed.
Application deadline closed.
HERTZ KLINEMANN
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
An attractive older German; uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals.
Application deadline closed.
FRANZ KLINEMANN
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
Hertz’s son, young German male; works for his father, but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle, with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing.
Application deadline closed.
REGINA
Female
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take-over of the Strip. Strong, comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
Application deadline closed.
MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
A strong character with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
Application deadline closed.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Rock Of Ages"
A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
Application deadline closed.
TULLY
Male
30
-40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Tenor - B2-C5. Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He's completely content with the life he's chosen as the singer at a tropical resort, until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills are useful.
Application deadline closed.
RACHEL
Female
30
-40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Soprano - A3-F#5. Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do the same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan.
Application deadline closed.
TAMMY
Female
30
-40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Soprano - B3-F5. Loyal friend to Rachel. Cheerful and always ready for a good time. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiancé, Chadd. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life.
Application deadline closed.
BRICK
Male
30
-40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor - A2-C5. The Margaritaville Hotel & Bar’s bartender. Has a big heart and is a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful. Willing to put himself out there emotionally and is able to admit when he’s scared.
Application deadline closed.
MARLEY
Female
40
-50
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Soprano - G#3-G#5. No-nonsense and assertive with a sharp sense of humor. She runs the Margaritaville Hotel & Bar and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and J.D. Speaks with an island accent.
Application deadline closed.
J.D
Male
40
-70
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Baritone - G2-D4. A funny, endearing older man who always has a parrot on his shoulder. He's losing his vision and his hearing, but won't acknowledge it. A good natured drunkard, he's always writing his memoirs on bar napkins and, as it turns out, he's lived a full life.
Application deadline closed.
JAMAL
Male
21
-40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor. Works as both the dishwasher and masseuse at the resort. Fancies himself a real Don Juan. Speaks with an island accent.
Application deadline closed.
ENSEMBLE
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville"
All genders and ethnicities with a broad set of age ranges; these characters will range from islanders to tourists to wedding guests. There will be lots to do within this ensemble and many folks will still have featured dialogue and vocal lines. They are the heart and soul of the show that help keep all of the action moving!
Application deadline closed.
CAROLE KING
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
(To play ages 16-29) An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Has a powerful, distinctive voice. Piano skills preferred but not required.
Application deadline closed.
GERRY GOFFIN
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
(To play late teens-late 20s) Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark & handsome with a rebel vibe. Although sexy, he is innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Sings well. Baritone/tenor.
Application deadline closed.
CYNTHIA WEIL
Female
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
(To play late teens-late 20s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. Strong comic timing who sings extremely well. Belt.
Application deadline closed.
BARRY MANN
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
(To play late teens-late 20s) A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. Strong comedic with a great voice. A strong high tenor comfortable with pop & rock style singing.
Application deadline closed.
DON KIRSCHNER
Male
30
-49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Non singing role.
Application deadline closed.
GENIE KLEIN
Female
40
-59
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Non singing role.
Application deadline closed.
NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE
Male
20
-39
y.o.
White / Caucasian
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
A singer songwriter. Tenor.
Application deadline closed.
NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE
Male
20
-39
y.o.
White / Caucasian
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
A singer songwriter. LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE- (20s-30s) Caucasian, a record producer
Application deadline closed.
BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE
Male
20
-29
y.o.
White / Caucasian
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
A singer.
Application deadline closed.
BETTY/ENSEMBLE
Male
20
-29
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Carole’s childhood friend
Application deadline closed.
MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE
Female
20
-29
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
A singer.
Application deadline closed.
DRIFTER #1 /ENSEMBLE
Both genders
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Application deadline closed.
DRIFTER # 2/ENSEMBLE
Both genders
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Application deadline closed.
DRIFTER # 3/ENSEMBLE
Both genders
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Application deadline closed.
DRIFTER # 4/ENSEMBLE
Both genders
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters
Application deadline closed.
SHIRELLE #1/UPTOWN SOLOIST/ENSEMBLE
Female
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the pop group The Shirelles
Application deadline closed.
SHIRELLE #2/LUCILLE
Female
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Don Kirshner’s secretary
Application deadline closed.
SHIRELLE #3/JANELLE WOODS
Female
20
-39
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the pop group The Shirelles
Application deadline closed.
SHIRELLE #4/LITTLE EVA
Female
18
-29
y.o.
African-American
"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop Singer of Locomotion
Application deadline closed.
Bob Wallace
Both genders
26
-35
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. *A very good singer with a crooning style who moves well. Baritone.
Application deadline closed.
Phil Davis
Both genders
26
-35
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. He’s a man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm. Strong jazz and tap-dancing; baritone-tenor
Application deadline closed.
Betty Haynes
Both genders
25
-34
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Female identifying. The sensible, responsible half of the up and coming song-and-dance team, the Haynes Sisters. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. Rich chest mix sound and a soprano extension. Moves well.
Application deadline closed.
Judy Haynes
Both genders
20
-25
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Female identifying. The younger, more ambitious, Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is flirty and scheming – a winning charmer! Strong jazz and tap dancing; chest mix.
Application deadline closed.
General Waverly
Both genders
56
-65
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now runs a struggling inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man. He sings a portion of one song, but this is a non-dancing role.
Application deadline closed.
Martha Watson
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Female identifying. Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper and receptionist at the inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but rather unsentimental, she runs the General’s life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A winning, appealing character comedienne with a belt voice. Moves well.
Application deadline closed.
Ralph Sheldrake
Both genders
25
-39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking New York professional. Baritone
Application deadline closed.
Ezekial Foster
Both genders
45
-59
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. The ultimate taciturn New Englander who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace; definitely has a wry sense of humor. Baritone
Application deadline closed.
Mike
Both genders
25
-39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Male identifying. Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Has a tendency to be anxious, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard which he uses to attempt to keep order. Baritone
Application deadline closed.
Rita
Female
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Bob and Phil’s one of two star chorus girls. They are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
Application deadline closed.
Rhoda
Female
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Bob and Phil’s one of two star chorus girls. They are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
Application deadline closed.
Tessie
Female
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant.
Application deadline closed.
Jimmy
Male
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical"
The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub.
Application deadline closed.
Gomez Addams
Male
35
-55
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: Bb2 - G4. A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife, being forced to hide Wednesday’s big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer. Spanish accent is a plus!
Application deadline closed.
Morticia Addams
Female
35
-55
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: G3 - Bb5. The beautiful, leggy and mysterious head of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. She is a strong mover (tango skills a plus!)
Application deadline closed.
Wednesday Addams
Female
18
-22
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range; A3 - E5. Gothic big sister Wednesday who has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility falls in love with a “normal” boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with “strange” family with that of her new love and his “normal” family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will. She has a strong belt.
Application deadline closed.
Uncle Fester
Male
30
-50
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range; C3 – G4 (optional C5). Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. Ukulele skills a plus!
Application deadline closed.
Grandma
Female
50
-60
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: G4 – F5. Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and physicality.
Application deadline closed.
Lurch
Male
25
-50
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: Eb2 – E4. A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Has great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice.
Application deadline closed.
Mal Beinecke
Male
35
-55
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: C3 – A4. The uptight and father of Lucas and cold shouldered husband to Alice, cynical Mal meets the Addams with skepticism. He finds the Addams to be too bizarre for his liking and cannot fathom being related to them.
Application deadline closed.
Alice Beinecke
Female
35
-55
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: Ab3 – G#5. Lucas’s mother and Mal’s wife, Alice is strongly devoted to her family. She presents herself as reserved and collected (even when speaking in rhyme) until she learns to unleash her wild side at dinner with the Addams. She has a strong belt.
Application deadline closed.
Lucas Beinecke
Male
18
-22
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
Vocal Range: C3 – C5. The hopeful romantic and son of Alice & Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his ‘normal’ family and the macabre Addams. Strong singer.
Application deadline closed.
The Ancestors
Both genders
18
-56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The Addams Family"
The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show (once relapsed from the family crypt!). Seeking actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.
Application deadline closed.