Dancing Singing Theater

Equity Performers Needed For 2024-25 Season

Expires: 3/5/2024

Paying up to $571/week

Description

Equity actors for roles in Playhouse’s 2024-25 Season. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below.

Rate:
LOA
$571 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST)

Additional info:
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
PREPARATION
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.
“ROCK OF AGES”
Rehearsals: April 16- May 3, 2024
Performances: May 3-June 2, 2024
JIMMY BUFFETT’S “ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE”
Rehearsal: June 4-21, 2024
Performances: June 21-July 21, 2024
“BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL”
Rehearsal: July 23-August 9, 2024
Performances: August 9-September 8, 2024
IRVING BERLIN’S “WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL”
Rehearsal: November 12-29, 2024
Performances: November 29-December 29, 2024
“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”
Rehearsal: February 25-March 14, 2025
Performances: March 14-April 13, 2025

If you are interested, please apply.

64 Project roles

DREW

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

SHERRIE

Female

y.o.

White / Caucasian

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

LONNY

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

DENNIS DUPREE

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

STACEE JAXX/FATHER

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

JUSTICE/MOTHER

Female

y.o.

African-American

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

HERTZ KLINEMANN

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

An attractive older German male; 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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

FRANZ KLINEMANN

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

REGINA

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

A strong character with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. "ROCK OF AGES"

Application deadline closed.

TULLY

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

RACHEL

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

TAMMY

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

BRICK

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

MARLEY

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

J.D.

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

JAMAL

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

Islanders

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE. A broad set of age ranges; 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! "ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE"

Application deadline closed.

Tourists

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

Application deadline closed.

Wedding Guests

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

Application deadline closed.

CAROLE KING

Female

y.o.

White / Caucasian

(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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

GERRY GOFFIN

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

CYNTHIA WEIL

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

BARRY MANN

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

DON KIRSCHNER

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

GENIE KLEIN

Female

y.o.

White / Caucasian

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. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

NEIL SEDAKA/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

A singer songwriter. Tenor. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

A singer songwriter. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

LOU ADLER/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

A record producer. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

White / Caucasian

A singer. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

BETTY/ENSEMBLE

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Carole’s childhood friend. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

A singer. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

DRIFTER #1/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

DRIFTER # 2/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

DRIFTER # 3/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

DRIFTER # 4/ENSEMBLE

Male

y.o.

African-American

Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

SHIRELLE #1/UPTOWN SOLOIST/ENSEMBLE

Female

y.o.

African-American

Member of the pop group The Shirelles. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

SHIRELLE #2/LUCILLE

Female

y.o.

African-American

Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Don Kirshner’s secretary. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

SHIRELLE #3/JANELLE WOODS

Female

y.o.

African-American

Member of the pop group The Shirelles. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

SHIRELLE #4/LITTLE EVA

Female

y.o.

African-American

Member of the pop group The Shirelles, Pop Singer of Locomotion. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

Application deadline closed.

Bob Wallace

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Phil Davis

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Betty Haynes

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Judy Haynes

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

General Waverly

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Martha Watson

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Ralph Sheldrake

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Ezekial Foster

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Mike

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Rita

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s one of two star chorus girls. They are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Rhoda

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s one of two star chorus girls. They are brash, sexy, and fun, although perhaps not the smartest. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Tessie

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Jimmy

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Application deadline closed.

Gomez Addams

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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! "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Morticia Addams

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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!) "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Wednesday Addams

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Uncle Fester

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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! "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Grandma

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Lurch

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Mal Beinecke

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Alice Beinecke

Female

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

Lucas Beinecke

Male

y.o.

All ethnicities

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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

The Ancestors

Both genders

y.o.

All ethnicities

All Vocal Ranges. 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. "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

Application deadline closed.

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