EXPIRES: April 29, 2025

Theatre Casting Call for The Upcoming 2025-26 Season

Theater
Paying up to $1,144/week
Description

Seeking performers for the upcoming 2025-26 Season.
See the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
1. “The Hobbit”
Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.
Rehearsals begin: September 2 (evenings and weekends).
Performances: October 2 – 26,
2. “Man of LaMancha”
Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.
Rehearsals begin: February 3, 2026 (evenings and weekends).
Performances: March 6, 2026 – March 29, 2026.
3. “Into the Breeches”
Performing: Indoors at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.
Rehearsals begin: March 31, 2026 (evenings and weekends).
Performances: April 23, 2026 – May 17, 2026.

Additional info:
Please bring to audition two headshots and resumes.
Prepare 1 monologue, classic or Shakespeare preferred. You have the option to also sing (a cappella) a short selection of a song, if you are also auditioning for MAN OF LAMANCHA or HOBBIT.
If you play an instrument, directors would like to hear that as well.
Please keep total length to 3 minutes or less.
Invited callbacks will be scheduled at a later date by individual directors.
Please download the attachment for more details.

If you are interested, please apply.

49 Project roles
Bilbo Baggins
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A hobbit, halfling creatures who prefer the comforts of home
Application deadline closed.
Gandalf
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A great wizard wielding both magical staff and sword
Application deadline closed.
Thorin Oakenshield
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Leader of the dwarves, intent on restoring the treasure and homeland stolen by Smaug
Application deadline closed.
Smaug
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" The dragon, likely a Voice Over role
Application deadline closed.
Gollum
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A hobbit-sized creature, but terribly twisted and unstable
Application deadline closed.
Balin
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Dwalin
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Fili
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Kili
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Dori
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Ori
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Nori
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Bifur
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Bofur
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" A dwarf
Application deadline closed.
Bombur
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
Application deadline closed.
Bert
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
Application deadline closed.
Essie
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
Application deadline closed.
Tom
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Trolls, large, violent, and unintelligent creatures
Application deadline closed.
The Great Goblin
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Goblin king, ruthless and evil
Application deadline closed.
The Elven Queen
18
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56.
"The Hobbit" Thranduil, queen of the wood elves, also entitled to Smaug’s hoard
Application deadline closed.
Goblins
18
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56.
"The Hobbit"
Application deadline closed.
Elves
18
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56.
"The Hobbit"
Application deadline closed.
Hobbits
18
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56.
"The Hobbit"
Application deadline closed.
Aldonza
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" A hardened and world weary sex worker, renamed Dulcinea by Don Quixote - Vocal: mezzo-soprano
Application deadline closed.
Antonia
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Alonso’s niece, Sanson’s fianc?; she is embarrassed by the spectacle Alonso has made of himself. - Vocal: soprano
Application deadline closed.
Housekeeper
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Employee of Alonso; she fears Alonso’s delusions - Vocal: alto w/ high range
Application deadline closed.
Fermina
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" A dancer girl, doubles in ensemble
Application deadline closed.
Sancho Panza
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Quixote’s loyal and comedic squire. He is aware of Alonso’s delusions, but sees them for what they are: as a force for good in the world. - Vocal: tenor
Application deadline closed.
Padre
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Wise and understanding, caught in the middle of the family drama - Vocal: tenor/high baritone
Application deadline closed.
Jose
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Tenorio
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Paco
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Joan
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Anselmo
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Pedro
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Guitar Player
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Muleteer.
Application deadline closed.
Dr. Sanson Carrasco
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Antonia’s fianc?; he seeks to “cure” or stop Alonso’s madness through whatever means necessary - Vocal: baritone/tenor
Application deadline closed.
Innkeeper
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Quixote’s and Sancho’s at first unwelcoming but eventually friendly host - Baritone
Application deadline closed.
Maria
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Innkeeper’s wife
Application deadline closed.
Captain of the Inquisition
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Leads Cervantes to the prison
Application deadline closed.
Barber
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" Mistaken by Quixote for a great Knight wielding the Golden Helmet of Mambrino. - Vocal: tenor
Application deadline closed.
Prisoners
18
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56.
"Man of LaMancha" The ensemble; players of the play-within-a-play, portraying men of the inquisition, gypsies/moors, prison guards, soldiers, and more.
Application deadline closed.
Maggie Dalton
43
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47.
"Into the Breeches" The talented if untested director; plays the chorus
Application deadline closed.
Celeste Fielding
50
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59.
"Into the Breeches" The diva; plays Henry V and IV
Application deadline closed.
Winifred Snow
50
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59.
"Into the Breeches" The untalented but enthusiastic socialite; plays Falstaff.
Application deadline closed.
Ida Green
30
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39.
"Into the Breeches" The imaginative costume designer; plays Hotspur
Application deadline closed.
June Bennett
18
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24.
"Into the Breeches" A raw talent; play Henry IV and V
Application deadline closed.
Ellsworth Snow
40
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60.
"Into the Breeches" Winifred’s husband; the conservative board president of the Oberon Playhouse
Application deadline closed.
Stuart Lasker
40
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49.
"Into the Breeches" The quip-ready stage manager; plays Mistress Quickly.
Application deadline closed.